Calls for dedicated Cook Strait rescue tug
Not having a dedicated open-ocean rescue tug for Cook Strait is putting lives and economic lifelines in peril, authorities say.
Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods
Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods
Large parts of South Wairarapa could become inaccessible in the event of severe flooding, with key access routes into Martinborough set to close.
Dramatic rescue from floodwaters in King Country
Dramatic rescue from floodwaters in King Country
An Ōtorohanga resident has described his dramatic and unexpected early-morning rescue, after he awoke to find himself waist-deep in floodwater.
SUBSCRIBER
Vandervis’ concerns about ‘misused’ ballots rebuffed
SUBSCRIBER
Vandervis’ concerns about ‘misused’ ballots rebuffed
Questions about the integrity of Dunedin’s election by one city councillor were rebuffed by the council’s chief executive.
Love at first click
Love at first click
When Paul Vincent travelled to Scotland to explore his Wallace clan heritage, he found something completely unexpected: a love for photography.
SUBSCRIBER
Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider
SUBSCRIBER
Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider
Six bikes, two vehicles, sand, tracks and hills — the challenge was met and he has the spoils to show for it.
SUBSCRIBER
Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital
SUBSCRIBER
Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital
Wakari Hospital has reported a spike in assaults triggering sick leave as issues continue to plague the institution.
SUBSCRIBER
Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill
SUBSCRIBER
Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill
A piece of government legislation poses an existential threat to Dunedin’s George St, a city councillor has warned.
Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning
Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning
Police are urging people to be better prepared when heading outdoors after a horror summer of large-scale back-country search operations and numerous fatalities.
SUBSCRIBER
Calculated move to get ahead in maths
SUBSCRIBER
Calculated move to get ahead in maths
Conor Kerr wishes life was as simple as calculus.
Antarctic trip success
Antarctic trip success
Southern Lakes helicopter pilot Toby Morris returned yesterday after another successful trip to Antarctica.
SUBSCRIBER
Whiley throws hat back in the ring
SUBSCRIBER
Whiley throws hat back in the ring
Having broken his ankle, former Dunedin city councillor Andrew Whiley had some time to think over what he wanted to do next.
SUBSCRIBER
Connection one step closer after cycling trail
SUBSCRIBER
Connection one step closer after cycling trail
The long and winding road has started, and it is headed this way.
SUBSCRIBER
Call for reflection as satisfaction still low
SUBSCRIBER
Call for reflection as satisfaction still low
Dunedin's mayor has called on councillors to reflect on their conduct, as community satisfaction in their performance remains weak.
Tourist charged after classic car crash
Tourist charged after classic car crash
A Dunedin man was left with broken bones and "big disappointment" after his prized 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite was hit by another vehicle which allegedly crossed the centre line.
SUBSCRIBER
Firefighters set to ramp up strike action to twice a week
SUBSCRIBER
Firefighters set to ramp up strike action to twice a week
After months of strikes and stalled discussions, the firefighters union is raising the pressure by walking off the job twice a week.
Roaring with delight
Roaring with delight
Highlanders fans in the Zoo get behind their team in last night’s Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Chch mass murderer has made 686 complaints while behind bars
Chch mass murderer has made 686 complaints while behind bars
The Christchurch terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life behind bars but his claims of torturous prison conditions are exaggerated, a court has heard.
Unease over Collins' rival-free appointment to top job
Unease over Collins' rival-free appointment to top job
Judith Collins was the only person considered for the role of Law Commission president - with no recruitment process, no selection panel and no rival candidates.
Aussie Liberals dump first female leader after nine months
Aussie Liberals dump first female leader after nine months
The Liberals' first female leader Sussan Ley will resign from parliament after she was knifed by conservative Angus Taylor nine months into the job.