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CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story

CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story

A boozed teenage driver attempting to bamboozle police gave up his ruse after being told CCTV footage had caught him racing up and down a quiet Dunedin cul-de-sac.

'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school

Timaru Boys’ High School was closed on friday. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school

Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.

Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows damage after an Israeli strike targeted a...

Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release

Benjamin Netanyahu "killed any hope" for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip after Israel's attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar's prime minister said

Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses

Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.

Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

Chris Cahill Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

The head of the police union says a Stuff story police are considering taking legal action against features "crucial evidence" for investigations into the Tom Phillips case.

Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

Protesters in Wellington last month on the day teachers' went on strike over the government's 1...

Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

Secondary teachers will strike next week after rejecting an improved pay offer.

FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting

A combination photo shows a person of interest in the fatal shooting of US right-wing activist ...

FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting

Investigators have found the bolt-action rifle they believed was used to kill the influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk and released images of a person of interest.

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Ceremony cements sense of belonging

Posing for a family photo after gaining the New Zealand citizenship yesterday are (back, from...

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Ceremony cements sense of belonging

New Zealand is home for the Martinez family — and yesterday the American family of five all became citizens.

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Dunedin teacher gets reply to letter after 26 years

Julia Cairns was delighted to receive a reply to a letter she sent to Karl Booth, a soldier...

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Dunedin teacher gets reply to letter after 26 years

When Julia Cairns wrote a letter to a serving New Zealand soldier as a 7-year-old, little did she know she'd get a reply more than 25 years later.

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Fifty car parks to go in South Dunedin transport plan

A new traffic layout planned for the intersection of Strathallan and Wharf Sts will prevent...

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Fifty car parks to go in South Dunedin transport plan

The next stages of a multimillion-dollar Dunedin transport project will soon be under way — starting with the removal of 50 carparks in South Dunedin.

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Hamilton looks to George St revamp as inspiration

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Hamilton looks to George St revamp as inspiration

By George — Hamilton loves Dunedin’s main street so much it wants a replica makeover.

Cultural markers along trail recount iwi’s history

Kuini Parker, 6, Tama Parker (centre), 13, and Robin Luff, 13, read a tohu whenua (cultural...

Cultural markers along trail recount iwi’s history

A Portobello teen says it is "pretty cool" to see local iwi past brought to life on his doorstep.

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Sale of land marked for state housing sparks community ire

Jarrod Hodson, Kristina Goldsmith and Duncan Eddy at the Albertson Ave property in Port Chalmers...

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Sale of land marked for state housing sparks community ire

The planned sale of land once destined for social housing has sparked the Port Chalmers community into action.

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Mine appealed to PM over denied permit

The viewing platform at Macraes Mine. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mine appealed to PM over denied permit

The operators of Macraes Mine appealed to the Prime Minister after a Department of Conservation (Doc) decision threatened hundreds of jobs, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.

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