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OpinionJune 11

Cartoonist’s view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
Cartoonist’s view - Yeo
Cartoonist’s view - Yeo
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DunedinJune 5

‘He’ll only stop when he stops breathing’

A former Dunedin teacher seemed like a father figure to children at his church, but in reality was using his trusted positions to betray families and sexually abuse boys.
‘He’ll only stop when he stops breathing’
‘He’ll only stop when he stops breathing’
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DunedinJune 4

Dognapping case involving pregnant Labrador ‘unusual’

A Balclutha man dognapped a pregnant Labrador in a case described as “unusual” by a judge.
Dognapping case involving pregnant Labrador ‘unusual’
Dognapping case involving pregnant Labrador ‘unusual’
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DunedinJune 3

Council silent on ‘major event’

The council is staying tight-lipped over a ‘‘major event’’ proposed for Dunedin being discussed behind closed doors today.
Council silent on ‘major event’
Council silent on ‘major event’
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QueenstownMay 21

Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted

A planned $46 million, four-court sports centre may not be big enough for Queenstown’s growing population, councillors have heard.
Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted
Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted
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DunedinMay 7

'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’

A new draft school curriculum is ‘‘unteachable’’, ‘‘rushed’’ and was ‘‘written in secret’’ without sector input, the vice-president of the principals’ federation says.
'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
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West CoastMay 5

Coast air link to resume

Flights between Westport and Wellington will resume this month after interim funding from Development West Coast was secured to keep the regional air service operating.
Coast air link to resume
Coast air link to resume
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DunedinApril 27

Not lovin’ it: pepper spray hits police, too

Three Dunedin police officers required first aid after getting hit with pepper spray while arresting a man outside a McDonald’s.
Not lovin’ it: pepper spray hits police, too
Not lovin’ it: pepper spray hits police, too
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Sponsored ContentApril 24

Have a nice lie-in while you wait for the water to warm

River temperatures have plummeted this week. The smaller streams are down around 6˚C in the morning, which is a bit on the cold side for trout feeding.
Have a nice lie-in while you wait for the water to warm
Have a nice lie-in while you wait for the water to warm
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WānakaApril 23

Slips put part of beach off-limits

Crumbling cliffs have forced the closure of part of a popular beach at Lake Hāwea and the alleged culprit, Contact Energy, is under investigation for resource consent breaches.
Slips put part of beach off-limits
Slips put part of beach off-limits
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DunedinApril 22

Candidates urge council to be more transparent

A series of Dunedin City Council by-election candidates have called for transparency as the ways the organisation might improve after two whistleblower complaints still remain a mystery.
Candidates urge council to be more transparent
Candidates urge council to be more transparent
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South OtagoApril 15

Cellphone network failures left emergency services 'hamstrung'

Weaknesses in the rural cellphone network are leaving emergency services ‘‘hamstrung’’ during community crises, Clutha officials say.
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Food & WineMarch 31

Home-made tomato passata

There’s something deeply satisfying about lining up jars of your own passata, simple, honest and ready to carry you through the cooler months.
Home-made tomato passata
Home-made tomato passata
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SportMarch 27

New format, team changes for premier competition

Otago premier club hockey is back for another year and looks set to be more entertaining than ever.
New format, team changes for premier competition
New format, team changes for premier competition
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SouthlandMarch 26

Together again a lifetime later

Meeting someone who was born on the same day, a room apart and nursed by the same midwife, makes life a little less ordinary for two Southland seniors.
Together again a lifetime later
Together again a lifetime later
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The MixMarch 20

Laughing matters

Comedy need not limit itself to the funny stuff, Alan Davies tells Tom McKinlay.
Laughing matters
Laughing matters
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DunedinMarch 19

Poly head ready for settled year

Otago Polytechnic’s new boss says there are no planned major restructures for this year, as the institution looks to get back on track after a turbulent period.
Poly head ready for settled year
Poly head ready for settled year
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OpinionMarch 18

Symbolism waiting for someone to find it

Signs and symbols, signs and symbols, which of us doesn’t love a sign or symbol?
Symbolism waiting for someone to find it
Symbolism waiting for someone to find it
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EditorialMarch 18

Alcohol harm downplayed

The press release headline about the latest attempt to tinker with the country’s alcohol laws highlights the lack of consideration of alcohol harm in the reform.
Alcohol harm downplayed
Alcohol harm downplayed
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OpinionMarch 16

Letters to the Editor: homeless, data centre and stadium

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including support for homeless, Southland's AI datacentre and Dunedin's stadium. 
Letters to the Editor: homeless, data centre and stadium
Letters to the Editor: homeless, data centre and stadium
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WānakaMarch 15

Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the Jack Russell race at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.
Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
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WānakaMarch 15

Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study

From selling plums at the market to studying markets, a former Mount Aspiring College student has received a huge boost in the form of scholarship from a national foundation.
Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
CricketMarch 12

Notes from slip

Outstanding performances in Plunket Shield, Albion Kilda’s Chris Morris passes 1000 runs for a season, and where were spectators for the White Ferns' ODI matches in Dunedin?
Notes from slip
Notes from slip
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SouthlandMarch 6

Family pays it forward to help charities

When young Angus Grant was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2024, his mother Bronnie was still recovering from the removal of a brain tumour the previous year.
Family pays it forward to help charities
Family pays it forward to help charities
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DunedinMarch 5

Bid to ban taking cockles over fears group is 'gutting' fishery

Shutting down the taking of shellfish at Moeraki is needed to stop the ‘‘gutting’’ of a local resource by newcomers to New Zealand, an iwi leader says.
Bid to ban taking cockles over fears group is 'gutting' fishery
Bid to ban taking cockles over fears group is 'gutting' fishery