$10k of damage after hotel room trashed: police
$10k of damage after hotel room trashed: police
Dunedin police have charged a man who is alleged to have trashed a hotel room, causing at least $10,000 worth of damage.
Tim Scott
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City firm in hydro scheme fast-track bid
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City firm in hydro scheme fast-track bid
A Dunedin energy company has applied for fast-track approval for a proposed 11MW hydro-electric power scheme on a West Coast river.
Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter
Father of national anthem singer opens up about distressing vitriol aimed at daughter
The stepfather of an anthem singer subjected to death threats and online abuse says there was nothing funny about a comedy show likening her to a murderer.
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‘Plenty of room’ for two trades schools
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‘Plenty of room’ for two trades schools
There is "plenty of room" for two trades schools in Dunedin, the head of a new specialist trades training hub says.
Drink-driver ‘fell asleep’
Drink-driver ‘fell asleep’
A drunk Dunedin driver who crashed into and uprooted a lamp-post claimed he "fell asleep" at the wheel, police say.
Claim about knife at hub investigated
Claim about knife at hub investigated
Police are investigating allegations that a knife was pulled on a teenager at the Dunedin bus hub.
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Cottonsoft factory moving to Christchurch
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Cottonsoft factory moving to Christchurch
A toilet paper and kitchen towel factory that has operated in Dunedin for nearly 40 years is moving to Christchurch.
Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter
Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter
The stepfather of an anthem singer subjected to death threats and online abuse says there was nothing funny about a comedy show likening her to a murderer.
Claim knife pulled on teen at bus hub
Claim knife pulled on teen at Dunedin bus hub
Police are investigating allegations that a knife was pulled on a teenager at the Dunedin bus hub.
Driver 'asleep at the wheel' before crash uprooted lamp-post
Driver 'asleep at the wheel' before crash uprooted lamp-post
A drunk Dunedin driver who crashed into and uprooted a lamp-post claimed he had fallen asleep at the wheel, police say.
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Safety concerns lead to strikes at supermarkets
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Safety concerns lead to strikes at supermarkets
Staff at a central Dunedin supermarket where four people were stabbed fear low staffing levels are making them unsafe, a union representative says.
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Pharmacy, new look for rebranded supermarket
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Pharmacy, new look for rebranded supermarket
A South Dunedin supermarket is set for a refreshed look, along with a new bakery, produce sections and pharmacy.
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Switch to be flicked on South D charge stations
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Seven charging stations for Z Energy
A South Dunedin petrol station could soon be supercharged with seven new electric vehicle charging stations.
Residents reeling after fatal voyage
Residents reeling after fatal voyage
A small South Island town is reeling after a boat capsized over the weekend, claiming the lives of three of their own.
Riverton reels after three die on bar
Riverton reels after three die on bar
Riverton residents are reeling after a boat capsized at the weekend, claiming the lives of three of their own.
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New shine brought to Copper
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New owners settle in at Dunedin cafe
A pair of Queenstown hospitality owners are hoping to give a Dunedin café a Central Otago facelift.
Depot stacking up
Depot stacking up
A forklift stacks Maersk shipping containers at the Port Otago "pop-up" container depot in Ravensbourne.
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Cafe owner brewing up ‘biggest’, perkiest venture
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Cafe owner brewing up ‘biggest’, perkiest venture
A veteran Dunedin cafe owner behind two other businesses says her latest venture is set to be her "biggest one ever".
Investigation launched into South Island lawyer
Investigation launched into South Island lawyer
The New Zealand Law Society has launched an investigation into embattled Dunedin lawyer Frazer Barton, his practice has confirmed.
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Projecting artistic practice
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Projecting artistic practice
Composite footage of the African Veldt from the early 1930s is projected through slump glass on to a screen, at the "Singular-Plural" exhibition on Tuesday.