Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Grant Robertson has defended his refusal to appear at a week-long public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife
Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife
A neighbour says officers were routinely called to the Christchurch house where a woman was fatally shot and a man critically injured by police.
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Spring may be just around the corner, but winter is not done with us yet.
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'Tone deaf and greedy': Sunday parking charges slammed
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'Tone deaf and greedy': Sunday parking charges slammed
Charging for Sunday parking in Dunedin has been slammed as a money grab that will kill off centre city business.
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'My suffering doesn’t matter': Victim outraged as child sex offender freed early
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'My suffering doesn’t matter': Victim outraged as child sex offender freed early
The victim of an Otago sex offender says her abuser charmed his way into an early release while she suffers a "life sentence" of trauma.
Maori Hill School pupils active and stylish
Maori Hill School pupils active and stylish
Tip your hat to the imagination of these Dunedin primary school pupils.
Funds to buy community hub fall short
Funds to buy community hub fall short
"We tried, but could not get over the last hurdle."
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DCC concerned growth plan overreaction
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DCC concerned growth plan overreaction
The government’s drive to grow housing could impose Auckland-style urban sprawl as a misguided template for other cities, Dunedin councillors have warned.
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Second chance at life treasured
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Living life to the fullest after transplant
Natalie Brown never takes for granted her second chance at life.
Lotto 2507
Lotto 2507
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Many books sodden after pipe bursts
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Many books sodden after pipe bursts
Countless books have been lost to frigid waters after a morning frost burst a pipe above a Dunedin bookshop.
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Urinating shoplifter soaked shelf in supermarket stealing spree
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Urinating shoplifter soaked shelf in supermarket stealing spree
A Dunedin man has been jailed after urinating in a supermarket where he was shoplifting.
Team’s car struck by falling tree on motorway
Team’s car struck by falling tree on motorway
A squash team ended their season on a low note after a freak accident while driving home after their final match of the season.
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Judge says man who groped teen not predatory
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Judge says man who groped teen not predatory
A man who groped a grossly intoxicated teenager at a Dunedin bar has avoided jail after a judge said his behaviour was not predatory.
Breastfeeding session chance to connect
Breastfeeding session chance to connect
As part of World Breastfeeding Week, mothers and babies came together for a group breastfeeding session at Brighton Beach. The event created a space for connection and support.
Getting treatment causing migraine: study
Getting treatment causing migraine: study
As if having a migraine was not already painful enough, getting effective treatment for one in New Zealand is nearly as bad.
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Council sports facilities plan a ‘wake-up call’
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Council sports facilities plan a ‘wake-up call’
A plan for Dunedin’s future sporting investment is a "wake-up call" about the city’s ageing infrastructure, a councillor says.
Scenic stroll
Scenic stroll
Trojan Riding owner Troy Vidgen enjoys a stunning Karitane day as she walks two of her horses up the Waikouaiti estuary.
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Exercise physiology students helping folk stay mobile
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Exercise physiology students helping folk stay mobile
Jeffrey Batts reckons if he can get in or out of his car without his leg locking up, he is having a good day.
Nurses set to strike again in September
Nurses set to strike again in September
Nurses are set to strike again across New Zealand - this time for two days.