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Medical costs outpace inflation; pressure on public system grows

Medical costs outpace inflation; pressure on public system grows

People with health insurance are using it earlier and more often, as pressure on the public system grows and the cost of care increases.

Toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine

Rescuers work at the site following the explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county,...

Death toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine

The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years has led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials say.

Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo

A health worker prepares a hand washing station for students in Bunia as authorities intensify...

Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to "very high".

Concerns over Australia's data centre boom

Stakeholders have told an inquiry they have yet to assess the true impact data centres will have...

Concerns over Australia's data centre boom

There is a call to suspend data centre approvals in Australia while authorities determine the true impact of the artificial intelligence hubs.

Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing

Baby Ru, officially named Nga Reo Te Huatahi Reremoana Ahipene-Wall, died at Hutt Hospital in...

'Very complex case': Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing

Police say they're assessing independent legal advice in relation to the unsolved killing of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru.

Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security

Defence Minister Chris Penk announcing a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security in...

Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security

The government has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.

Food waste reduction solution in the bag

Modaks Espresso owner Mariska Munro Du Preez is part of a scheme to rescue food. PHOTO: GERARD O...

Food waste reduction solution in the bag

Globally, a third of food goes to waste, but a new service in Dunedin hopes to stop some of that heading to the bin.

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Lied to get tenancy, forged reference

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Lied to get tenancy, forged reference

A Dunedin woman lied about having terminally ill parents to secure a tenancy from which thousands of dollars of furnishings later went missing.

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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’

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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’

A Dunedin builder who was sentenced to nearly 15 years for the prolonged sexual abuse of his stepdaughter has been no model prisoner, the Parole Board heard.

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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade

A conference room in the Dunedin Civic Centre is part of an award-winning upgrade. PHOTOS: PETER...

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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade

An award-winning $2.1 million refurbishment at the Dunedin City Council shows self-serving bureaucracy in action, a councillor says.

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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show

Sarah Connolly models Jason Connolly’s (left) latest creation — Disco Shrimp. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show

Meet Disco Shrimp.

Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity

Emergency services descended on an abandoned Great King St property after a body was found by a...

Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity

A Dunedin boarding-house resident who stabbed another man to death and was later seen dancing beside the police cordon was insane at the time.

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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays

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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays

Almost $30 million has been taken out of the Dunedin City Council’s proposed capital spending programme for the next year amid construction delays for waste management facilities.

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Husband satisfied with wife’s care at Mossbrae

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Husband satisfied with wife’s care at Mossbrae

He was born during the Great Depression and grew up during World War 2, so Bob Fairhurst knows what tough going is.

Charge over alleged dating app assault 'too high'

Charge over alleged dating app assault too high, lawyers contend

Four teenagers are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

Maintaining a 100kmh speed limit along a Dunedin coastal road has proven more popular than options to reduce the limit.

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‘Dogtor’ Nancy in Dog of the Year finals

Dianne Angell’s dog, Nancy, a 3-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, is one of five finalists for...

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‘Dogtor’ Nancy in Dog of the Year finals

Need a cuddle, comfort or companionship during your Dunedin Hospital stay?

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Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times.

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Research in space physics recognised by world body

University of Otago space physicist Prof Craig Rodger has won the International Union of Radio...

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Research in space physics recognised by world body

A University of Otago physicist has become just the second New Zealander in nearly 60 years to win a prestigious international science award for his work in space physics.

Man charged with murder over death in Andersons Bay

Police at the scene on Friday night. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

Man charged with murder over death in Andersons Bay

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a person at a Dunedin property yesterday afternoon.

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