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Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

A Dunedin man allegedly never delivered a laptop he sold on Facebook marketplace. Photo: Getty...

Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

The country's cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their devices have been infected with malicious software.

Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in

Millions of Australian teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force.

Crews called out to Green Island house fire

Firefighters at the scene in Green Island this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Crews called out to Green Island house fire

The occupants of a Dunedin house escaped unharmed after a fire took hold in the roof this morning.

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Otago expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

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Otago University expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

A $9 million deficit is expected by the University of Otago in the coming year, documents show.

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Planning proposals 'massive shift' for homeowners

Otago Property Investors Association vice-president Kathryn Seque-Roche says being able to update...

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Planning proposals 'massive shift' for homeowners

An overhaul of planning laws will empower homeowners "to do what they like with their properties" for less, a Dunedin property investor says.

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Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South

Queenstown Lakes district mayor elect, John Glover. PHOTO RAWAN SAADI

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Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South

Reduced red tape, enabling housing growth and quicker delivery of infrastructure are major themes from a sweeping overhaul of resource management.

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Heritage advocate fears planning changes

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Heritage advocate fears planning changes

A shake-up of heritage protection rules may be music to the ears of developers, but could spell trouble for Dunedin’s heritage standing, an advocate says.

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Asian tourists again visiting Dunedin in large numbers

A large tour group from China visits Dunedin Railway Station yesterday. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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Asian tourists again visiting Dunedin in large numbers

Tourists from Asia are flooding back into Dunedin after a long drought caused by the Covid border closures.

Ammunition shuts port

A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.

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Councillors split over proposed shake-up

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Councillors split over proposed shake-up

A former Otago Regional Council chairwoman says she is sick of the negativity about the council, wants it to remain and much of the talk around its destruction were "simplified anecdotes".

Salmon products recalled

Packets of Mānuka Cold Smoked Slices (100g) have been recalled, along with Akaroa King Salmon...

Salmon products recalled

Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Christmas in St Kilda

Christmas in St Kilda

The Christmas spirit is alive and well at 13 Douglas St, St Kilda.

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‘Hard decision’ coming soon

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‘Hard decision’ coming soon

The Total Mobility scheme in Otago is to remain in its current form, but a warning has been sounded change must come — and sooner rather than later.

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Man rubbed 3-year-old's face into floor and made her smell and clean nappies

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Man rubbed 3-year-old's face into floor and made her smell and clean nappies

An Otago man who rubbed a 3-year-old’s face into the floor, leaving her with carpet burn, was using it as a toilet-training technique.

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Woman said midwife was killing babies

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Woman said midwife was killing babies

A Dunedin woman with 68,000 social media followers broadcast claims her midwife was killing babies, a court has heard.

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Stadium ‘optimistic about 2027’

Does Forsyth Barr Stadium count as an indoor venue under the new protocol?

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Stadium ‘optimistic about 2027’

A silver lining may yet emerge for Dunedin rugby fans after confirmation the city will not host an All Blacks test next year.

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Christmas hampers for those in need

Caversham Baptist Church associate pastor Sandra Gordon holds a box of essentials ready to be...

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Essentials make the best gifts

A Dunedin Baptist church is filling pantries this holiday season for families who rely on school breakfast and lunch programmes to feed their children.

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