Cosy at Leaning Lodge
Cosy at Leaning Lodge
The bunks in the refurbished Leaning Lodge hut will be sturdy enough for snuggling, says the secretary of the Leaning Lodge Trust.
Shawn McAvinue
American classics centre of attention
American classics centre of attention
Buffed bonnets, big-block Chevs and ''body snatchers'' attracted a large crowd to a classic American car show in Dunedin at the weekend.
Armageddon - just the beginning
Armageddon - just the beginning
The Armageddon Expo's first visit to Dunedin at the weekend has been declared a success by organiser Bill Geradts, although he admitted yesterday to having suffered some pre-event nerves.
'Otago' company welcomed by Mayor
'Otago' company welcomed by Mayor
The crew at the HMNZS Otago charter parade stood in silence in the Octagon on Saturday morning.
Act must perform, Banks says
Act must perform, Banks says
Act New Zealand leader John Banks took a ''stand'' in Dunedin on Saturday.
Learning centre reopens
Learning centre reopens
Generous donations have reopened the doors of the Community Learning Centre in Dunedin.
Solitary spotted shag left behind
Solitary spotted shag left behind
Only one spotted shag remains of the feathered ''fishing fleet'' which flew into Dunedin recently to munch on mullet and roost.
Prisons allow only a few weddings behind bars
Prisons allow only a few weddings behind bars
Weddings in southern prisons are ''rare'', with only a few inmates marrying in the past 20 years.
Service swamped by Winz referrals
Service swamped by Winz referrals
Dunedin beneficiaries applying for more than five hardship grants in a year have ''swamped'' budget advisers in Dunedin with nearly 2000 referrals in less than two years.
Hopes still high for Fifa tournament games
Hopes still high for Fifa tournament games
The Dunedin football community still hopes the city will get a shot at hosting some 2015 Fifa Under-20 World Cup games.
Toxic algae signs annoy Waihola residents
Toxic algae signs annoy Waihola residents
Residents keep fishing and taking their dogs and grandchildren swimming in Lake Waihola, despite toxic algae warning signs that are scaring away potential holiday-makers and business from the lakeside town.
Mobility scooters: A world of full-throttle thrills?
Mobility scooters: A world of full-throttle thrills?
Mobility scooters have been given a bad rap lately. Reporter Shawn McAvinue slipped on a high-visibility vest yesterday and tried to find out why.
Bar pays to be Barmy Army HQ
Bar pays to be Barmy Army HQ
A Dunedin bar has paid to be invaded by British cricket fan club the Barmy Army and become its official headquarters for five nights next month.
Hundreds enjoy festival
Hundreds enjoy festival
A mix of sounds and sunshine bought a ''spectrum ''of music lovers to the Waitati Music Festival on Saturday.
60,000 hit in Telecom turmoil
60,000 hit in Telecom turmoil
Telecom cancelled the passwords of about 60,000 Yahoo! Xtra email accounts on Saturday night to stop spam being sent from customers' accounts.
Stadium gets thumbs up
Stadium gets thumbs up
The stadium was an ''oasis'' for vintage New Zealand music in Dunedin last night.
Racing car driver injured in crash
Racing car driver injured in crash
A racing car driver remains in Dunedin Hospital after a crash at Teretonga circuit in Invercargill.
Focus on placement of extra pedestrian crossings
Focus on placement of extra pedestrian crossings
The possible placement of additional pedestrian crossings in Mosgiel is being considered.
Hither, thither in the service of love
Hither, thither in the service of love
Flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, balloons, shock and surprise were delivered yesterday. Mike's Couriers owner Mike Williamson (37) said he started Valentine's Day deliveries yesterday at 6.30am.
Mother upset saleswoman sold son synthetic cannabis
Mother upset saleswoman sold son synthetic cannabis
A Mosgiel woman is angry after synthetic cannabis was sold to her 16-year-old son yesterday.