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'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike

Firefighters outside the central Dunedin station in Castle St this afternoon. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike

Dunedin firefighters joined a one-hour national strike today, saying the action was a "last resort" to get Fire and Emergency NZ to listen to their concerns about work conditions and pay.

Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change

Simeon Brown is standing by his criticism of doctors as the feud over a mega strike escalates, saying he might consider a law change.

Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly

A Dunedin teen without a licence "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike before crashing into a car and a concrete wall.

Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers

Anthony Thomas Wood died after a crash with a drunk driver in April 2023. Photo: supplied

Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers

The widow of a Canterbury man killed in a crash says it's ridiculous the drunk and disqualified driver responsible was behind the wheel after being convicted of drink-driving that day.

Protesters greet PM in Dunedin

Police secure the driveway as the Prime Minister arrives at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery...

Protesters greet PM in Dunedin

Up to 30 protesters concerned about climate change and Palestine greeted PM Christopher Luxon as he attended the Class Act ceremony in Dunedin.

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Treasury criticised polytech plans

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Treasury criticised polytech plans

Reforms that shook up New Zealand’s polytechnics, resulting in job losses, lacked detail and were highly risky, the government’s financial watchdog says.

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City kids udderly taken with farm life

Lee Stream School pupil Huxley Mee, 5, milks Rosie the cow while Arthur Street School pupil Tora...

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City kids udderly taken with farm life

City kids went country for the day during a meet-up between two very different Dunedin schools.

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Police not pursuing ‘treating’ complaint against new councillor

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Police not pursuing ‘treating’ complaint against new councillor

A complaint to police about new Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong will not be taken any further.

$90m announced to support flood protection schemes

Puerua River flood protection strengthening, south of Balclutha, under way last year. The...

$90m announced to support flood protection schemes

The government has poured millions of dollars into flood-protection schemes, including six in the Otago region.

Flight nurses gather for seminar

Flight nurses gather for seminar

Flight nurses from throughout New Zealand gather at the HeliOtago hangar as they begin a two-day seminar run by the College of Air and Surface Transport Nurses (Coastn) yesterday.

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Man guilty over shotgun incident

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Man guilty over shotgun incident

An Invercargill man who pointed a sawn-off shotgun at a pedestrian in Gore later stripped naked to prove to police he had nothing to hide.

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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’

Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker with Class Act award recipients (clockwise from left) Kwan Yi...

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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’

Fifty-six students from 29 schools across Otago were recognised for their achievements at the ODT Class Act award ceremony at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors

Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors

Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker extended her margin over second-placed candidate Andrew Simms in final election results.

Class Acts all round

Class Acts all round

Students from 29 Otago schools have been recognised for their achievements in academic, sporting, arts, cultural and leadership fields.

Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course

Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course

The University of Auckland has reversed its decision to make a paper on the Treaty of Waitangi compulsory for all first-year students after a single semester.