Kids flock to three-day inflatable waterpark
Kids flock to three-day inflatable waterpark
Dunedin children dived, ran and tumbled their way to victory at Moana Pool yesterday while an inflatable waterpark was in town.
Tim Scott
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
A worrying drop in global rankings could put international students off studying at the University of Otago, a tertiary union official says.
Three injured in campervan crash
Three injured in campervan crash
Three people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a campervan left Highcliff Rd and wound up in a paddock.
Watch: Window smasher's trail of destruction
Watch: Dunedin window smasher leaves trail of destruction
At least five central Dunedin businesses had their windows smashed when a man went on a vandalism spree early this morning.
Fleeing driver found hiding in wardrobe
Fleeing driver found hiding in wardrobe
A woman whose driving sparked a police chase in a Dunedin suburb was later found hiding in a wardrobe.
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Gold rush’s potential contribution welcomed
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Gold rush’s potential contribution welcomed
Otago's gold rush is on — and southern mayors have welcomed a potential significant contribution to the region’s economy.
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United response needed: PM
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United response needed: PM
New Zealand needs a national response to climate change adaptation challenges, "not just bespoke responses where councils go off and do their own thing", the Prime Minister says.
Families’ visa plea goes unheeded
Families’ visa plea goes unheeded
Nearly a year since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out, Palestinians living in New Zealand say their families still have no clear path to safety.
Residents despair at damage
Residents despair at damage
Emotions were running high for some South Dunedin residents yesterday as their properties were flooded by a relentless stream of sewage.
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Aeroplane downsizing a ‘blow’
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Aeroplane downsizing a ‘blow’
Reduced Air New Zealand flights between Dunedin and Wellington could return to normal within a year, the Otago Daily Times understands.
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Pair recognised for connection-fuelling mixed-media workshop
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Pair recognised for connection-fuelling mixed-media workshop
Trusting in their passions has led a pair of Dunedin Māori artists to be honoured in Auckland for a workshop about connecting through creativity.
T&G closing Dunedin operation
T&G closing Dunedin operation
A New Zealand produce giant is pulling out of Dunedin after deeming its coolstorage site in the city non-essential to operations.
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Merger could have aided South: Foodstuffs
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Merger could have aided South: Foodstuffs
Southern food producers could have had the opportunity to sell nationwide had a now-rejected merger been approved, Foodstuffs South Island says.
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Call for direct Dunedin flights to Sydney
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Direct flights to Sydney touted as ‘the really big opportunity’
Direct flights to Sydney instead of the Gold Coast could have been "a bigger benefit" to Dunedin, a top travel boss says.
Man injured when heater falls
Man injured when heater falls
A man was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a "moderate condition" after becoming trapped underneath a fallen heater yesterday.
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New era for Hillside landmark
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New era for Hillside landmark
An historic building saved from demolition will now be transformed into an "incredible asset" for South Dunedin, a charity leader says.
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‘Awful news’: home demolished
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‘Awful news’: home demolished
The demolition of a character home to make way for townhouses was approved by the Dunedin City Council despite opposition from its own heritage adviser.
Man in hospital after heater falls off wall
Man in hospital after heater falls off wall
An elderly man was taken to hospital today after getting caught under a heater that fell off a wall.
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Students, grandparents, doctors, farmers — protesters from all walks of life took to central Dunedin on Saturday.
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Medical school could ‘disappear’ with cuts
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Medical school could ‘disappear’ with cuts
Dunedin's medical school could "disappear" in a decade if cuts to the new hospital go ahead, a senior medical academic says.