Grim outlook for elephants: study
Africa's elephant population fell around 20% between 2006 and 2015 because of a surge in ivory poaching, new conservation report shows.
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New plan to break welfare trap
New plan to break welfare trap
Australians who have been on welfare for long periods could soon see an overhaul of their payments under changes to be called for by the federal government.
Clark's decision not easy
Clark's decision not easy
Comment: Helen Clark did not lightly enter the contest to become the UN Secretary-General and she is not going to quit lightly, NZ Herald political editor Audrey Young writes.
First TV debate: the stakes are enormous
First TV debate: the stakes are enormous
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump will face off for the first time in a presidential debate today that could rank as one of the most watched, highly anticipated political showdowns in US history.
Fishing reserve approved for harbour
Fishing reserve approved
The Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.
Hayne's liquor 'rant' slated
Hayne's view lacks 'rigour'
One of New Zealand's largest liquor companies says an Otago University vice-chancellor's ''rant'' about North Dunedin liquor outlets lacks ''intellectual rigour''.
Idour pulls out of liquor hearing
Idour pulls out of liquor hearing
A Dunedin council candidate has stepped aside from his role as a liquor licensing committee commissioner after calling the council, the University of Otago and police a ``devil's triangle'' who do...
Ringing reception for albatross
Ringing reception for albatross
Bells rang out around Dunedin yesterday to celebrate the homecoming of the first northern royal albatross for the spring breeding season.
Records available to practitioners
Records available to practitioners
Thousands of health practitioners - and more than 100 medical students - will have controlled access to the shared medical records of southern patients from today.
Mornington break-ins continue
Mornington break-ins continue
A crime spree in a Dunedin suburb continues.
Juggling for juniors
Juggling for juniors
Jay the Juggler takes a juggling workshop at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum yesterday for (from left) Harry MacKnight (7), of Dunedin, Sam Soper (9), of Wanaka, Felix Mountfort (7), of Waiheke Island,...
Junior doctors to hold strike ballot
Junior doctors to hold strike ballot
Junior doctors are "calling for'' strike action, and a ballot will be held this week, the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association says.
Capacity issue in screening programme
Capacity issue in screening programme
Bowel cancer screening will save lives and money through early detection, but most health boards will need to build new units or buy new equipment to cope with a huge increase in colonoscopy.
Underground fashion
Underground fashion
Finnlay Allerston (17) models an outfit designed by Otago Polytechnic fashion student Korii Adams (21) at the Dungeon Fashion Show held in the basement of the Athenaeum, in the Octagon, on Saturday.
Auckland adventure beckons
Auckland adventure beckons
Long walks on the beach, a bit of sailing, just generally relaxing and reflecting on life - that was Richard Newton's plan for the foreseeable future.
Hard to beat
Hard to beat
Japanese-inspired drum ensemble O-Taiko gave a Spring Celebration concert at Logan Park High School on Saturday.
Infantry regiment awarded freedom of the city
Infantry regiment awarded freedom of the city
At a ceremony to sign the freedom of the city charter with the 2/4 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, are (from left) Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull, regiment commanding officer Lieutenant-colonel...
Candidates divided on living wage, public holidays
Candidates divided on living wage, public holidays
Questions about the living wage and working on public holidays were posed at the Unions Otago Mayoral Candidates Forum in North Dunedin last night.
Environmental ratings controversial
Environmental ratings controversial
The group behind a website that is ranking Dunedin mayoral candidates on their environmental stance says it was produced in part to get young people talking about the local government election.
Rates relief helps save warehouse
Rates relief helps save warehouse
A more than $1.2 million project to revitalise a crumbling warehouse precinct building is among seven Dunedin heritage projects being supported with rates relief.