Tim Scott

An inexperienced surgeon at a southern hospital failed to seek advice from a supervisor before a brain operation that left his patient dead, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.

The death of a patient during a failed brain operation at a southern hospital has led to Health New Zealand being slammed for ‘‘inadequate systems’’.

A motorcyclist overtaking multiple vehicles in South Dunedin was hospitalised with moderate injuries after colliding with a car.

A trip to get some tomatoes has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she was caught driving over the legal alcohol limit.

Two teenagers were taken to hospital after their car rolled near Dunedin in the early hours of the morning yesterday.

About 350 people gathered in the Octagon to stand in solidarity with Palestine at the weekend.

Hundreds in Dunedin came together for a "very magical night" at the weekend celebrating the birth of an Indian deity.

A war of words has erupted between Cr Jim O'Malley and Dunedin City Council boss Sandy Graham amid claims of a "hostile work environment".

Four people were involved in a car crash north of Dunedin after crossing paths with a fallen tree on the road.