New ZealandBlackout: Dunedin street lights fail to turn on, leaving suburbs in the darkOne local joked the Council didn't pay its power bill.08 Apr 08:54 AM
WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandDunedin councillor Ong censured, mayor calls for resignationBenedict Ong has been stripped of roles and faces a pay cut following a “very serious” breach of the council code of conduct.Watch24 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates caps12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMould, damp, broken heat pumps: Dunedin student flats fall short in major government sweep11 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandScarfies dump couches, mattresses, rubbish in student quarter streets after final exams11 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsMystery man: The curious case of the city councillor who came in from the cold07 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
WellingtonBullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaintsCouncillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.27 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandPolice respond to assault at pool: One hospitalised, charges laidThe incident occurred at around 3.15pm on Littlebourne Road.06 Jul 06:31 AM
PoliticsConstruction on Dunedin Hospital resumes after delays, cost blowouts and protests'The new hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island.'03 Jul 03:27 AM
New ZealandPopular Dunedin Irish pub risks losing alcohol licence over padlocked fire exitsTwo of three fire escapes were found to be locked shut during a visit by inspectors.27 May 03:44 AM
New ZealandRising rent causing trouble, fishermen warned and Dunedin Hospital hit | NZ Herald News UpdateRising rent is causing trouble for many New Zealanders, the Salvation Army send a warning. Fishermen receive fines for poor conduct as Dunedin Hospital takes another hit.Watch31 Jan 07:44 PM
New ZealandSurge in households putting rates on hold as costs biteHundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $3b Dunedin Hospital saga: Broken promises, blown budgets and southern outrageThe figure was absent from the review cited by ministers Reti and Bishop.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospitalJules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.09 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandOtago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garageDevastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandMayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from DunedinMayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.Watch04 Oct 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.04 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandResident battles rising floodwaters in DunedinMore than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandSevere flooding in DunedinThe highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandMayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 01:30 AM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandScarfies who 'can't afford good bread' push back on proposed car parking chargesDunedin City Council proposes to convert 60 parks to p240 unpaid parking spaces.12 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyStock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Sponsored Stories“Dunner Stunner” not just about weatherDunedin also the place for health tech and start-ups28 May 12:00 PM
