Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.
Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns
Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns
The boarding hostel at the country's oldest school is set to close early amid new concerns about student safety.
Record-breaking summer expected at airport
Record international numbers expected at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport is preparing for a record-breaking number of international passenger arrivals this summer.
Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash
Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash
A young man who had been drinking and smoking cannabis was urged by friends not to drive.
Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims
Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims
A former All Black-turned-firefighter says at least one fire truck each day breaks down in New Zealand.
Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified
Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified
Police say there was "no pressure" on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed 30,000 tests had been falsified.
Sole suspect accused of mass train stabbing as second man released
Sole suspect accused of mass train stabbing as second man released
A 32-year-old British man was the sole suspect accused of a mass stabbing on a train in England, after another man arrested in the case was released with no charges.
Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists
Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are now able to travel to New Zealand, via Australia, without a visitor visa.
Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election
Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election
The public will not find out until after the election how Labour would handle the thousands of property valuations needed for its capital gains tax (CGT) policy.
Louvre heist the work of petty criminals, prosecutor says
Louvre heist the work of petty criminals, prosecutor says
The audacious daytime robbery of historical jewels worth $102 million from the Paris Louvre museum last month was executed by petty criminals, rather than professionals from the world of organised crime, the Paris prosecutor said.
Measles case total rises to 17
Measles case total rises to 17
Another measles case has been detected, taking the total number of currently known cases nationally to 17.
Conservationist slams approach to hornet response
Conservationist slams approach to hornet response
Northland conservationist Brad Windust has slammed Biosecurity New Zealand's response to the arrival of yellow-legged hornets, calling it "hopelessly inadequate".
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Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant
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Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant
A senior manager who has been made redundant by the Dunedin City Council was behind a bullying complaint against the chief executive last year.
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Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument
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Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument
An air rifle allegedly brandished during an argument between two neighbours triggered an armed police response in rural Dunedin.
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Striking teachers
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Striking teachers
Maori Hill School teacher Jess McColl catches a sponge to the face at the Maori Hill School Fair on Saturday.
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Annual report debate marks first full meeting
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Annual report debate marks first full meeting
New Dunedin councillors have got straight into their work.
Racing in the blood
Racing in the blood
Maddy Young, 15, from Gore on her Youth Saloon stockcar at Beachlands Speedway in Waldronville, Dunedin on Saturday night.
Someone’s Sunday ruined
Someone’s Sunday ruined
A Dunedin City Council parking infringement notice adorns a car parked in a P5 zone in George St around 2.30pm yesterday afternoon.
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Community event offers free haircuts, services
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Community event offers free haircuts, services
The organiser of a Dunedin community event which put smiles on the faces of volunteers and recipients alike is already planning a big return next year.
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Concern over lecture recording policy expressed
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Concern over lecture recording policy expressed
An insider at University of Otago fears the introduction of compulsory lecture recordings as early as next year is a step towards it becoming a "remote-learning" institution.