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Beating the streets way to connect
A Dunedin woman went walkabout one day and has seemingly never stopped.
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Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths
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Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths
The Nepali community in Dunedin is feeling devastated and helpless after seeing violence unfold at what started as a peaceful protest in their homeland.
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Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory
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Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory
If weka do establish a population in Dunedin, that story is starting now, a Dunedin ornithologist says.
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Aim to improve health system
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Aim to improve health system
Changing public policy to improve New Zealand’s health system may sound like a very tall order, if not just a dream in the present economic climate.
Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year
Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year
Following concerns there are no shows booked at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the next 12 months, southerners are being assured a string of artists will be announced from November.
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Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech
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Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech
The tertiary institutions’ financial watchdog has hinted at further job losses for Otago Polytechnic if it wishes to remain autonomous next year.
Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops
Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops
An intoxicated and aggressive young Dunedin man was locked up by police until he sobered up after trying to fight bar security.
Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV
Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV
Police are hunting a suspected arsonist who allegedly poured petrol on a car and set it on fire in Wakari last night.
Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale
Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale
A derelict former Dunedin hospital is on the market, billed as a high-profile redevelopment opportunity.
Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire
Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire
There is no rest for the wicked, or the winner, as Kase Rawson found out yesterday.
Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’
Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’
A Dunedin paper boy is calling it a day after nearly 40 years of helping keep his neighbourhood in the loop.
Preparation under way for Games next year
Preparation under way for Games next year
With under six months until they start, the Masters Games are coming into view.
'Traumatised' family in bedside vigil for critically injured teenager
'Traumatised' family in bedside vigil for critically injured teenager
Over $40,000 has been raised on a Givealittle page set up to support the family of a critically injured teenager who fell off a roof in Dunedin's student quarter.
Celebrating the moment
Celebrating the moment
Dean Jones plays traditional Japanese music on the koto while Victoria Pryde celebrates hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the temporary beauty of blossoms.
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Candidates grilled at uni event
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Candidates grilled at uni event
Dunedin mayoral candidates were put on the spot with quick-fire questions and audience interaction at the University of Otago last night.
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.
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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer
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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer
A site once touted to help solve the city’s homelessness issues by Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has been sold to a private developer, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Dunedin woman 'threatened teen on TikTok '
Dunedin woman charged after allegedly threatening teen on TikTok
A TikTok livestream has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she allegedly threatened to headbutt a teenager during the recording.
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Candidates differ on best way forward
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Candidates differ on best way forward
Setting up a symposium of Dunedin’s best and brightest, keeping "trained brains" in the city, pursuing a "re-vision" and tossing out the ORC were some key notes hit by prominent mayoralty contenders.
Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel
Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel
A woman on her way to work ended up in Dunedin Hospital after her vehicle flipped and crashed into a paddock.