Taieri wrestlers off to nationals
Taieri wrestlers are gearing up to compete in the "big dance''.
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Police compile Crestani file after completing interviews
Police compile Crestani file after completing interviews
Police are moving to the next phase of the investigation into the death of Dunedin student Sophia Crestani, after wrapping up dozens of witness interviews.
Tunnel makeover a team effort
Tunnel makeover a team effort
A strong sense of community spirit has led to the makeover of a tunnel in Green Island.
New water regulations may mean ORC needs up to 50 more staff
New water regulations may mean ORC needs up to 50 more staff
Pressure from proposed government regulations could create the need for up to 50 extra Otago Regional Council staff and put further pressure on the organisation's accommodation.
Garey deputy, appointments made
Garey deputy, appointments made
"The city is in safe hands," says Dunedin's new deputy mayor, Christine Garey, as she prepares to take up the mantle of leadership.
Tikanga time
Tikanga time
Performing at a rehearsal are members of a Dunedin waiata group, including (front from left) Tinaka Kohey, Marna Nel, Tanya Mayson.
'Otago' in Otago
'Otago' in Otago
HMNZS Otago sails between Goat and Quarantine Islands on its way up Otago Harbour yesterday morning.
Man urged to accept help after rampage
Man urged to accept help after rampage
A man who smashed a sculpture in the police station then went on "a little rampage", attacking a bus and spitting at police, has been jailed for four months.
Tyres slashed, TV smashed
Tyres slashed, TV smashed
Damon Lee Chisnall bore such a grudge against his former flatmates, he slashed the tyres of their car - but that was not enough.
71 cases of measles in SDHB area
71 cases of measles in SDHB area
A total of 71 people have been diagnosed with measles in the Southern District Health Board area.
Multi-agency waiata ropu all about tikanga
Multi-agency waiata ropu all about tikanga
A Dunedin waiata group boasts 80 members, has attracted people from a wide range of government departments and makes some beautiful sounds.
No quick fix for 'unsafe' levels
No quick fix for 'unsafe' levels
Dunedin's neurosurgery service staffing levels, which an independent report has called "inherently unsafe", are unlikely to improve this year, the Southern District Health Board says.
Traditional Maori tool-maker shows how it's done
Traditional Maori tool-maker shows how it's done
Traditional Maori tool maker Anaru Rondon yesterday demonstrated the art of customary tool-making and explained everything you might want to know about adze-making but were afraid to ask.
Stove top fire in North East Valley
Stove top fire in North East Valley
Three fire trucks responded to a kitchen fire in North East Valley tonight, after a pot on a stove top caught alight.
The South Today bulletin: Friday, October 18
The South Today bulletin: Friday, October 18
Get your daily dose of local news with the full The South Today bulletin for Friday, October 18.
20 years of Zonta fashion show celebrated in colourful style
20 years of Zonta fashion show celebrated in colourful style
Twenty years of Zonta Extraordinary Fashion were celebrated in Dunedin on Thursday night.
Naseby radar helps satellites avoid space junk
Naseby radar helps satellites avoid space junk
Central Otago has joined the billon-dollar space economy after a state-of-the art space radar was unveiled this week.
Busking festival to fill South Dunedin with music
Busking festival to fill South Dunedin with music
On Saturday, South Dunedin's main drag is to be filled with the sound of music with the city's annual busking festival.
Omakau's shed-based knife maker to the stars
Omakau's shed-based knife maker to the stars
A southern knife maker is becoming world famous for the knives he's creating in a humble Omakau shed.
Campus dairy development picks up national award
Campus dairy development picks up national award
A Dunedin campus dairy has been labelled a "superb project" by Architectural Designers New Zealand chief executive Gregory Watts.