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Tavern’s liquor licence suspended
A Dunedin tavern has been banned from selling alcohol for two days after running giveaways involving a "premium ham" and a lawnmower.
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
Dunedin could get a comprehensive 24/7 after-hours medical service by the end of the year.
Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver
Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver
A drunk driver nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit was dobbed in by a Dunedin liquor store after she tried to buy booze, police say.
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
A pair of Dunedin principals say the proposed replacement for NCEA will be an improvement, but a teacher’s union representative is concerned there will be a loss in flexibility for students.
Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again
Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again
A rapist who tried to drag a woman into a van in central Dunedin will remain locked up until at least November next year.
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Second cannabis conviction for former policeman
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Second cannabis conviction for former policeman
A former police officer has been convicted of cannabis crime — and it is not the first time.
Another frosty start in the South
Another frosty start in the South
Mosgiel was officially the coldest place in the country on -6°C this morning and great care was needed on roads and footpaths due to widespread frost in Dunedin.
Woman seriously hurt in icy crash near Dunedin
Woman seriously hurt in icy crash near Dunedin
A woman was taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after her vehicle slid off an icy road early this morning.
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Treasury raised concerns about reform
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Treasury raised concerns about reform
The government’s financial watchdog raised serious concerns about Penny Simmonds’ reform of polytechnics, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Local secondary school students hope their art projects put a smile on cancer patients’ faces.
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Out-of-the box solutions the key
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Out-of-the box solutions the key
A first-time Dunedin mayoral hopeful says she is interested in "out-of-the-box solutions" and looking after the city’s most vulnerable.
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Former Future Dunedin member standing as independent candidate
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Former Future Dunedin member standing as independent candidate
A former member of the Future Dunedin ticket has ended up standing for the Dunedin City Council as an independent candidate.
Museum's projections upgrade set to amaze
Museum's projections upgrade set to amaze
Curiosity and wonder have long been the hallmarks of Tūhura Otago Museum.
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'Hard decision' to end Woody's wandering ways
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'Hard decision' to end Woody's wandering ways
Woody is just too smart for her own good.
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Research hopes to pave peaceful path for Muslims
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Research hopes to pave peaceful path for Muslims
A pathway to peace for Israel and Palestine may lie within postdoctoral research being carried out at the University of Otago.
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Surge in Dunedin mayoralty candidates
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Surge in Dunedin mayoralty candidates
A mood for change is behind a surge in council election candidates in Dunedin, some believe.
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In ‘disbelief’ to place second at champs
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In ‘disbelief’ to place second at champs
A Dunedin trail runner says she was in "disbelief" to have finished second at an international championship in Wales.
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.
Officer 'shaken' after allegedly headbutted in patrol car
Officer 'shaken' after allegedly headbutted in patrol car
A Dunedin officer was left "shaken" after being headbutted three times by an arrested man in a patrol car, police say.