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ORC in two minds whether to move
Views are mixed from Otago regional councillors over whether staff should move into the council’s new building, one highlighting governance may disappear but the staff will not.
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
A councillor who suggested naming rights for street signs could bring in private capital to Dunedin is apparently unconvinced the law is a roadblock.
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent in error.
Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay
Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay
Firefighters have dragged a man from a house fire in Dunedin's Sawyers Bay.
Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak
Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak
The Dunedin measles case notified yesterday has been linked to emergency department of the city's hospital.
Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled
Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled
A late-night Mosgiel dumpster diver told police he ‘‘thought he could just take’’ material out of a worksite’s skip before being made to return his haul.
Dunedin police issue warning over pre-Xmas scams
Dunedin police issue warning over pre-Xmas scams
Scammers are ramping up their activity and looking for victims in the South in the lead-up to Christmas, police have warned.
Morning tea mishap leads to Dunedin crash
Morning tea mishap leads to Dunedin crash
A Dunedin man crashed his car after losing control when he spilled his cup of tea.
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Wheels are already spinning in Otago after the government announced the Otago Rally will receive a major funding boost for its 50th anniversary next year.
‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
Almost 20 years after leaving Fiji for New Zealand, Indira Gounder can still remember the warm welcome her family got in the South.
Brutal Dunedin murder 'ruined lives of two families'
Brutal Dunedin murder 'ruined lives of two families'
The father of a Dunedin murder victim has spoken of his heartbreak at losing his "honest and hard-working" only son through such horrific circumstances.
All Otago to have lidar mapping
All Otago to have lidar mapping
The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.
On bail after alleged brawl
On bail after alleged brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation
Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
Woolworths has been hauled before the courts and admitted failing to control its Dunedin store’s rat infestation.
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.
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Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak
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'Patently ridiculous': Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak
Andrew Simms has been accused of being more interested in campaigning for the next election than governing the city.
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
The chief executive of embattled Otago Polytechnic is leaving the organisation.
Downed cable halts traffic
Downed cable halts traffic
Ravensbourne Rd was closed to traffic for a short time about 8pm yesterday after an overhead cable came down on to the road.
Contribution recognised
Contribution recognised
A champion of digital archives at Dunedin Public Libraries has been awarded the service’s citation for this year.