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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, at the corner of Prince Albert...

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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

The co-owner of a South Dunedin pub who failed to disclose his convictions has vowed to sell his stake in the business if it means its liquor licences are granted.

Going the distance

Going the distance

Distance markers have been installed by the Dream South D project along John Wilson Ocean Dr.

Obituary: David Russell, consumer advocate

For a generation of shoppers David Russell was their champion.

Jury rejects self-defence argument in Chch murder trial

James Arthur Holder Photo: Stuff / Pool / Chris Skelton

Jury rejects self-defence argument in Chch murder trial

James Arthur Holder has been found guilty of the murder of David Bridgwater, by a jury in the Christchurch High Court.

Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing

Nurses protest in Dunedin in July. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing

Thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to take more strike action next month to highlight what they call unsafe staffing levels.

More than 100 cops under investigation for falsified breath tests

More than 100 cops under investigation for falsified breath tests

More than 100 police officers are under investigation after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

'Predatory' former Aussie MP jailed for molesting young men

Gareth Ward remains an member of the NSW Parliament, despite being found guilty of sexual assault...

'Predatory' former Aussie MP jailed for molesting young men

A former Australian state minister jailed for the sexual abuse of two young men more than a decade ago has been described as callous and predatory over the opportunistic attacks.

Trump drops refugee limit to 7500, mostly white South Africans

Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One following his recent trip to Asia. Photo: Reuters

Trump drops refugee limit to 7500, mostly white South Africans

US President Donald Trump has set the refugee limit at 7,500 for 2026, the lowest cap on record, and will largely focus on South Africans from the country's white Afrikaner ethnic minority..

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm churns north

A woman walks over debris, outside a store where food is being distributed, after Hurricane...

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm churns north

Hurricane Melissa's confirmed death toll has climbed to 44, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean and picking up speed as it heads toward...

The spooky reason red balloons are popping up in Dunedin drains

A red balloon strung up above a MacLaggan St gutter. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY.

The spooky reason red balloons are popping up in Dunedin drains

Parents, keep your children on a leash — lest they get lured down into Dunedin’s drainage system.

Govt announces new charter school for students with autism

Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces new charter school for students with autism

The country's first school for teenagers with autism will open next year.

Young woman killed by lightning strike in Queensland

Young woman killed by lightning strike in Queensland

A young Queensland woman has died after being struck by lightning amid warnings of more extreme weather ahead over the weekend.

World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show

Dr Richard Waugh and his Jaguar MkVIII. Waugh is organising Saturday’s showcase of Jaguars at...

World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show

Canterbury's classic Jaguars will be in the spotlight at a free event in Christchurch on Saturday to mark 75 years since the first MkVII was produced.

Bungling boozer leads cops on 'very short foot chase'

An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town twice attempted to flee police on foot.

Public-pooping pensioner caught in act after threats to kill

Public-pooping pensioner caught in act after threats to kill

A pensioner who threatened and pushed a woman working in central Dunedin was soon tracked down by police while ‘‘excreting’’ in a bush.

Picton pensioner died after kerosene fridge exploded

Picton pensioner died after kerosene fridge exploded

A Picton great-grandfather died after contaminated fuel in a kerosene fridge exploded, causing fatal burns.

Prince no longer: Andrew stripped of royal titles

Prince Andrew is to be stripped of his royal titles. File photo: Reuters

Prince no longer: Andrew stripped of royal titles

King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his home by Windsor Castle.

'Traitor' soldier should be in prison: Crown

The soldier was found guilty of attempted espionage for a foreign power. Photo: ADELE RYCROFT,...

'Traitor' soldier should be in prison: Crown

A "traitor" soldier who tried to spy on NZ and came to the attention of authorities after the Christchurch mosque attacks should be sent to prison, the Crown says.

Hundreds without power after South Dunedin crash

Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Hundreds without power after South Dunedin crash

A father and son were in a car which was believed to have been speeding when it slammed into a pole cutting power to hundreds in South Dunedin this morning.

No ordinary Halloween set-up

Chris Sperandio shakes hands with his werewolf as he gets his St Clair home ready for Halloween...

No ordinary Halloween set-up

It takes three weeks for Carmen and Chris Sperandio to put together their Halloween-themed installations in their house — but the reactions are worth it.

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