Crossbow used in alleged murder attempt
Further evidence before plea by attempted murder-accused
An alleged murder attempt by a Dunedin man involved the use of a crossbow, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Pentagon halting healthcare for transgender troops
Pentagon halting healthcare for transgender troops
The Pentagon is halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops as it moves to implement President Donald Trump's plan to kick them out of the US military, according to a memo.
Bus driver ‘a fighter’ who gave his all for his family
Bus driver ‘a fighter’ who gave his all for his family
A Dunedin bus driver who was given a second lease on life has been remembered as "a fighter" who used his final moments to give back to his family.
New maths check sparks claims of too much testing
New maths check sparks claims of too much testing
The government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation.
Luxon accuses pay equity shake-up critics of 'scaremongering'
Luxon accuses pay equity shake-up critics of 'scaremongering'
Prime minister Christopher Luxon has accused critics of the government's pay equity shake-up of "scaremongering" and levelling "gendered abuse".
John Minto unlawfully pepper-sprayed and arrested
Veteran activist John Minto unlawfully pepper-sprayed and arrested
Police unlawfully pepper-sprayed and arrested veteran activist John Minto at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found.
US in talks to launch more satellites from NZ
US in talks to launch more satellites from NZ
The US military is holding talks with New Zealand about launching more satellites from this country.
Health NZ to outsource thousands of cases
Health NZ to outsource thousands of cases
Health NZ plans to cut its elective surgery waitlist by outsourcing thousands of simple cases to private hospitals, while asking public hospital doctors to work longer hours on the more complex cases.
Eye surgeon granted parole after attempted murder
Eye surgeon granted parole after attempted murder
A Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder his former business landlord has been granted parole and will be released from prison early next month.
'Objectionable material' allegedly found on cop's work computer
'Objectionable material' allegedly found on cop's work computer
Pornography allegedly found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming is being investigated as objectionable material, RNZ understands.
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Enrolment zone proposed as school bursting at seams
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Enrolment zone proposed as school bursting at seams
A South Dunedin school has turned itself around so drastically an enrolment zone is set to be introduced to limit its growth.
Sex tape accused: ‘I slept with the wrong person’
Sex tape accused: ‘I slept with the wrong person’
A government employee accused of making a secret sex tape told police the allegation was "bulls..." and had ruined his life.
‘Gutted’ over fire at restaurant
‘Gutted’ over fire at restaurant
The owner of a Dunedin restaurant destroyed in a fire says she’s "absolutely gutted" and does not know what she will do next.
Person cut from car after crash injures three
Person cut from car after crash injures three
A person had to be cut from a wrecked car after a head-on crash in which three people were badly injured.
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‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked
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‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked
An "out of it" man who sped through the streets of Alexandra in a stolen vehicle and burnt out four cars was undone by a GPS tracker.
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A most revealing cooking show
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A most revealing cooking show
Were it not for the sight being so mentally scarring, Diane Kenwright’s cooking show might make a great new dieting regime.
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‘Adolescence’ teaches us about ‘the broader context we live in’
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‘Adolescence’ teaches us about ‘the broader context we live in’
Hit Netflix show Adolescence should be the start of the conversation about society and social media, a University of Otago media specialist says.
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Fewer top staff sign of ‘disrespect’
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Fewer top staff sign of ‘disrespect’
The absence of senior staff from Dunedin’s long-term plan hearings showed a lack of respect for submitters and a "thumbing of the nose" towards elected members, a councillor says.
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Environment changes at heart of deaths, penguin trust says
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Environment changes at heart of deaths, penguin trust says
Unexplained mortalities where yellow-eyed penguins "seem to drop dead out of the blue" have been blamed on harmful environmental changes, prompting the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust to endorse a co-ordinated response.
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Protecting state house at cost of families: agency
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Protecting state house at cost of families: agency
Protecting Dunedin’s first tenanted state house could hamper Kāinga Ora’s ability to provide housing for those in need, the agency says.