Cops want to hear about copper crime
Cops want to hear about copper crime
As the value of scrap copper goes up, so are reports of the metal being stolen, and police want help to catch the thieves.
Dunedin
The yolk's on you: Paddy's Day egging backfires
The yolk's on you: Paddy's Day egging backfires
A teenager in Dunedin received a formal warning for assault from police after lobbing an egg at a group of young women.
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Mother to 40 wins award for care
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Mother to 40 wins award for care
As long as there is enough room in her car, Donna Illingworth will "go above and beyond" to take care of any child that needs her help.
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DIA confirms investigation into Te Kāika
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DIA confirms investigation into Te Kāika charity
Te Kāika is doubling down on a claim it is not under investigation, despite the Department of Internal Affairs saying otherwise.
Meningococcal vaccines in demand
Meningococcal vaccines in demand
Vaccines for meningococcal disease are "going out the door" at Dunedin pharmacies, after reports of two cases in the city within close proximity of the student quarter.
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Police pleased with St Paddy’s Day antics
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Police pleased with St Paddy’s Day antics
This year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations have left police happy as the day finished with no fires and no serious injuries.
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‘Devolved’ model needs resources: Prof
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‘Devolved’ model needs resources: Prof
The government’s plan to give power over health back to the regions could fail if they forget to staff it properly, commentators warn.
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Hope horror play will empower
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Hope horror play will empower
A Dunedin artist is taking her honours dissertation to the stage with a feminist horror play she hopes will empower people to speak up about violence and abuse towards women.
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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition
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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition
Nearby businesses have lodged their opposition against ‘‘unreasonable and unfair’’ parking changes for a new North Dunedin dairy.
Teen busted for drunken Paddy's Day moped jaunt
Teen busted for drunken Paddy's Day moped jaunt
A Dunedin teenager has landed himself a date in court after allegedly taking a passenger for a drunken ride on a moped.
Van, driver winched to safety after 'teetering' over 15m bank
Van, driver winched to safety after 'teetering' over 15m bank
A Dunedin driver found inside a van "teetering" over the edge of a steep bank was reluctant to take their foot off the brake for fear of it toppling over.
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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping
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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping
A Dunedin masseuse accused of groping two clients says the women made up the allegations.
Call for help to get project over line
Call for help to get project over the line
As the cost of living continues to rise and housing affordability declines, secure retirement living is increasingly out of reach for many older people.
Paddy's Day revellers behaving but 'hours' of drinking left
Paddy's Day revellers behaving but 'hours' of drinking left
Police are reporting St Patrick’s celebrations in Dunedin’s student quarter are "so far, so good".
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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station
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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station
The Middlemarch Railway Station is on a lean but, unlike a certain Italian tower, it is not attracting many tourists.
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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’
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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’
Claims about secrecy around Dunedin City Council budgets have been labelled mischievous and ignorant, but the council now faces a call to publicly disclose 30 items of potential cost savings.
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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’
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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’
While you can argue sex, drugs and alcohol are the key to a happy life, Rosa Marshall says sleep, prescription medicines and lots of good wine are the key to ‘‘a long life’’.
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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting
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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting
A knife-wielding Dunedin teen appeared to attack someone just metres from where a fatal stabbing took place at the city’s bus hub, a court has heard.
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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day
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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day
After four couches were set alight before dawn on St Patrick’s Day last year, police will be on patrol from as early as 5am today to counter this year’s expected madness.
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South Dunedin Street Festival
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South Dunedin Street Festival
A busy Dunedin thoroughfare was transformed into a ‘‘melting pot of a celebration’’ when an annual street festival returned at the weekend.