Tim Scott

Unlicensed teen calls police to start car he 'stole' from parents

Unlicensed teen calls police to start car he 'stole' from parents

A teenager that "stole" his parents’ car needed to be helped by police because he did not know how to get the car started again.

Loss of lease chance for new chapter for cafe

Adjo owners Caitlin Holloway and Jonas Jessen Hansen are excited for the future, as their cafe...

Loss of lease chance for new chapter for cafe

After four years of operating from a scenic garden suburb, the owners of a popular cafe say the circumstances behind a shift to the centre city have come as a blessing in disguise.

Tauranga street artist creates Football Ferns mural

Painting a mural in Anzac Ave for the Fifa Women’s World Cup are (from left) Graham Hoete, who...

Tauranga street artist creates Football Ferns mural

Having painted all around the world for the past 18 years, a renowned street artist has turned his focus to support young people from small New Zealand towns.

‘Valentine’ about to sail

Former Interislander ship Valentine, which has been docked at Port Chalmers since late April, will be leaving Dunedin early tomorrow.

Orchestra frustrated by funding cuts

Cellist Kate Stephens of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra with (clockwise from centre) Ioan Fuller,...

Orchestra frustrated by funding cuts

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is disappointed by a recent round of Dunedin City Council funding and says it will need to reduce its planned activities in order to stay afloat.

Shanghai delegation happy to visit Dunedin, renew ties

Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan and Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich shake hands in front of a photo of...

Shanghai delegation happy to visit Dunedin, renew ties

Shanghai's first sister city visit to Dunedin since Covid has been hailed as a renewal of friendship for the two cities.

Museum delighted to welcome Portugal PM

Tūhura Otago Museum science communicator Quinn Hawthorne talks with Portugal's Prime Minister...

Museum delighted to welcome Portugal PM

Staff at Tūhura Otago Museum were all a-flutter over a surprise visit by Portugal's Prime Minister and his team at the weekend.

Charity project not ‘brutal’ reality TV

100 Plus People Who Care organiser Nick Berryman wants to give charities the opportunity to plead...

Charity project not ‘brutal’ reality TV

A Dunedin real estate agent says his vision to have charities plead their case to a panel of donors will not be as brutal as reality television business shows with a similar premise.

Barbie to feature in beauty ideals exhibit

Otago Museum humanities collection manager Anne Harlow shows off a gymnast Barbie from 1993....

Barbie to feature in beauty ideals exhibit

What do a Roman strigil, Egyptian cosmetics and a Barbie from 1993 have in common?

Police challenged beer ‘no longer’ sold

Police challenged beer ‘no longer’ sold

A Dunedin supermarket is "disappointed" the renewal of its liquor licence was challenged by police based on alcohol the store no longer sold.

Tough decisions on arts grants

Dunedin Community House executive officer Rob Riddell Tigeir and Otago Access Radio manager...

Tough decisions on arts grants

A Dunedin council subcommittee has tough decisions to make following an overflowing amount of grant applications despite a limited funding pool.

One seriously hurt after car goes through fence

Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. Photo: Linda Robertson

One seriously hurt after car goes through fence

A seriously injured person has been taken to hospital after a car went through a fence at a property in Dunedin this afternoon, in what has been a bad day on the city's roads.

Team ‘really excited’ to compete

Excited at the prospect of travelling to the Gold Coast to compete in the Australia and New...

Team ‘really excited’ to compete

A Dunedin marching team will be putting their best foot forward as they line up to perform their routine at an international competition this Saturday.

Retirement village takes shape

REPORT: TIM SCOTT, PIJF cadet reporter / PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Retirement village takes shape

Work continues on the Grange Lifecare Retirement Village beside State Highway 1 south of the Mosgiel interchange.

Sol Why (top), Indie Hodgson (left) and Audrey Jade Cretney (right) compete in Section 5 Classical not en pointe 8 and 9 years event at a competition held by the Taieri Competitions Society yesterday.

Swarbrick supports Sophia Charter

Chloe Swarbrick, Green MP for Auckland Central, visits the University of Otago on Thursday. PHOTO...

Swarbrick supports Sophia Charter

A Green MP focused on fighting a dangerous alcohol culture says Dunedin’s response to a tragedy could be a blueprint for reducing harm.

Police unmoved on booze sales stance

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Police unmoved on booze sales stance

Police say their opposition to the sale of single-serve high-octane alcohol will continue, despite failing to prevent sales at a Dunedin supermarket.

Stuck in the mud

Stuck in mud

A four-wheel-drive sits stuck in the mud at Unity Park, in Mornington, after the driver left the road and drove across a football pitch.

Uni ‘satisfied’ by liquor licence changes

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Ōtepoti president Jai Whelan (left) and member Stassi...

Uni ‘satisfied’ by liquor licence changes

Opposition from a student group has prompted changes to University of Otago's liquor licence.

Uniting to care for vulnerable

Signing the Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub development agreement are (from left) Te Whatu Ora Health New...

Uniting to care for vulnerable

A Caversham one-stop health shop now has support from the Ministry of Social Development and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) to care for Dunedin’s most vulnerable residents.

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