One NZ services restored after widespread outages
One NZ services restored after widespread outages
One NZ says the issue that caused widespread outages across its network and that of 2degrees has now been fixed.
Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' against US
Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' against US
Iran said today it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks.
Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots
Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots
A man arrested over the killing of a five-year-old girl has been flown out of an outback town after a crowd angry at the accused murderer clashed with police.
American doctors flocking to Timaru
American doctors flocking to Timaru
Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week.
'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack
'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack
A “sickening” pack attack on a group of students at a 21st party in North Dunedin has led to three gang members being locked up.
Bingo night for the Disabled community
Bingo night for the Disabled community
Enabling Love and Friendship is inviting Dunedin's disabled community to a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo Bash.
No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices
No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices
A police investigation into identifying any of Tom Phillips' accomplices has resulted in no charges, police have announced.
Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast
Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast
Three people have been found alive after their boat sunk near Waitangi overnight.
Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee
Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee
Labour's immigration spokesperson says Foreign Minister Winston Peters is not doing enough to support New Zealander Everlee Wihongi, who is in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.
Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First
Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First
A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...
Home damaged in Christchurch fire
Home damaged in Christchurch fire
Firefighters were called to a house on fire in Christchurch on Friday morning.
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Getting involved after much-needed support
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Getting involved after much-needed support
A Dunedin mum has praised the work of a neonatal charity supporting families facing an ‘‘emotional rollercoaster’’ as it begins its annual appeal.
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University tackles fuel crisis impact
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University tackles fuel crisis impact
The University of Otago has established a high-powered working group to deal with the ongoing fuel crisis.
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Staff scared as inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over troubled Dunedin hospital
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Staff scared as inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over troubled Dunedin hospital
'Scared' staff at the troubled Wakari Hospital say the building is falling apart and have serious safety concerns as inspectors identify "a range of potentially serious concerns".
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Councillors dispute pest plan success
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Councillors dispute pest plan success
A comment by an Otago regional councillor on pest plans has been labelled a ‘‘joke’’ and ‘‘ludicrous’’ by a fellow councillor.
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‘Really grateful’ for mouthguards for junior rugby players
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‘Really grateful’ for mouthguards for junior rugby players
Young Dunedin rugby players wear new mouthguards provided by Port Otago.
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Ong hoping to serve on council for decades
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Ong hoping to serve on council for decades
Decades of service could be in front of him at the Dunedin City Council, Cr Benedict Ong hopes.
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Festival gives ‘dad dancing’ moment in spotlight
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Festival gives ‘dad dancing’ moment in spotlight
Time to break out the robot, the backpack kid, the floss, the lasso — ooh, and the Carlton Banks.
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Demolishing Archway lecture theatres a ‘waste’, expert says
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Demolishing Archway lecture theatres a ‘waste’, expert says
Plans to bowl a set of brutalist Dunedin lecture theatres, possibly in exchange for a formal garden, have been labelled a ‘‘waste’’ by one academic.
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Fears rules on lead could nix North Dunedin development
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Fears rules on lead could nix North Dunedin development
Aspirations for better housing in North Dunedin could be thwarted by the city council’s stance about residual lead in soil, developers say.