New era for Hillside landmark | Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB5 days ago — An historic building saved from demolition will now be transformed into an "incredible asset" for South Dunedin, a charity leader says. KiwiRail has sold the former manager’s office at its Hillside Workshops redevelopment for $1 to the Southern Heritage Trust, which plans to refurbish it for use as a tenanted office and meeting space for …
Businessman says rape claims 'bulls***' - Otago Daily Times Online …
WEB3 days ago — An Auckland businessman has described claims he raped a Dunedin student as "bulls...". Mubeen Abdul Sharif, 27, is on trial before the Dunedin District Court and yesterday said he was shocked when the woman raised the allegations a couple of days after the episode. He told the jury he stopped having sex with the complainant when she …
Talley's worker dead after workplace incident in Nelson
WEB5 days ago — Talley's Ltd chief executive Tony Hazlett confirmed a worker was fatally injured at its Nelson wharf today. Police said the person was located in a critical condition after a workplace incident shortly before 1pm and CPR was commenced, but they were unable to be revived. St John was notified at 12.35pm and sent an ambulance and three rapid ...
Warning two months of rain on way for Otago
WEB4 days ago — The forecaster said to expect 80 to 110mm of rain about the ranges, and 50 to 80mm nearer the coast. Further rain was possible for Clutha and Dunedin during Friday afternoon and evening. This comes after weather agency Niwa this afternoon warned that eastern Otago could see two months' worth of rain, leading to the possibility of flooding.
$3b blowout claim not backed by Rust - Otago Daily Times Online …
WEB5 days ago — As noted in the speeches recorded in Hansard, most of the financial information in the Rust report has been redacted, although there is sufficient detail to give lie to the claim of the $3 billion blowout. According to the report, the indicative business case completed in July 2017 included the sum of $1.28 billion-$1.43 billion.
Rain on way for most after sunny start to week
WEB6 days ago — Meteorologist Lewis Ferris said: "Wednesday and Thursday are the main risk period for severe weather and heavy rain watches are already in force for western and northern parts of the South Island. "It's likely some of these will be upgraded to orange warnings and areas in the North Island may be added." Settled weather to start the …
Luxon moves into Premier House after $170K refurbishment
WEB6 days ago — Luxon was understood to be the first in at least 34 years to do so. Movers have been shifting the Prime Minister's belongings to the residence over the past few days and his office confirmed the move on Monday. The upgrade to Premier House has cost $169,849.09 to date, with some invoices still to come, according to Newsroom.
Iran fires missiles into Israel | Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB4 days ago — Iran has fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, and Israel vowed a "painful response" against its enemy. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley on Tuesday after Israelis piled into bomb shelters.
Walz, Vance face off in debate | Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB4 days ago — World. JD Vance (L) squares off against Tim Walz at the debate hosted by CBS in New York. Photo: Reuters. Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed over the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, climate change and energy at a vice presidential debate whose first half was heavy on policy disagreements but light on …
Israel vows response to Iran missile attack
WEB4 days ago — Iran has fired ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, drawing vows of a sharp response from Israel and the United States. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley on Tuesday after Israelis piled into bomb shelters.