Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church
Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church
After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.
Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump
Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.
Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.
Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update
Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update
Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government.
Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway
Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway
Police want dashcam footage as they investigate how a digger fell off a truck and blocked Dunedin's Southern Motorway for three hours today.
Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ
Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as US President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.
Aussie cricket great charged with drink-driving
Aussie cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving
One of Australia's greatest batsmen will face court after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test.
Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious
Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious
A veteran Canterbury trainer was seriously injured when a horse "took fright" and pulled him over at Addington Raceway.
'Act now' as life-threatening cyclone increasingly likely to hit NZ
'Act now' as life-threatening cyclone increasingly likely to hit NZ
Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend and the National Emergency Management Agency says people should act now.
Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline to destroy a "whole civilization".
Images from moon 'really amazing'
Images from moon 'really amazing'
For the past 50 years, Dr Ian Griffin has been waiting, ever so patiently, to turn his attention to ‘‘the dark side’’ once again.
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Reuse of needles up: report
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Reuse of needles up: report
The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
More cuts are set to hit flights in the South as rising fuel costs continue to affect the national carrier.
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Mayor urges careful speech
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Mayor urges careful speech
Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
When Quenton Johnston first started work at the Macraes gold mine almost 30 years ago, he thought it would be a great opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rugged mountains and have an adventurous...
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.
Collector couple give important art collection to city
Collector couple give important art collection to city
A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
A "home-made" approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.