Dunedin

Stoush over after-hours GP fees discussion

The chairmen of the South’s two main health organisations are at loggerheads after the Southern District Health Board refused a request from WellSouth chairman Dr Doug Hill to shift a proposed...
Crane found in demolition to be dismantled, parts reused

A crane that has been part of Dunedin’s Hillside railway workshops since the 1920s is to be dismantled, as demolition at the site continues.
Anthony just the bomb at manu contest

Splash, style and sound are all ingredients for the perfect manu.
Tenants moving back after refurbishment

A cosy home in time for Christmas is on the cards for residents at the Dunedin City Council’s Palmyra community housing complex.

Demotion stings for Dunedin list MP

Demotion stings for Dunedin list MP

Dunedin MP Michael Woodhouse is disappointed to have plummeted down the rankings as new National leader Christopher Luxon revealed a refreshed shadow cabinet with a lack of South Is representation.
Defending the truth pays off

Defending the truth pays off

Is it ever right to lie?
Perception of ORC: ‘infighting’

Perception of ORC: ‘infighting’

The Otago Regional Council’s performance is widely perceived to be unsatisfactory, a survey has shown.

Demotion stings for Dunedin list MP

Serious matters ... National Party Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse in questioning mode in the...

Demotion stings for Dunedin list MP

Dunedin MP Michael Woodhouse is disappointed to have plummeted down the rankings as new National leader Christopher Luxon revealed a refreshed shadow cabinet with a lack of South Is representation.

Perception of ORC: ‘infighting’

The Otago Regional Council’s performance is widely perceived to be unsatisfactory, a survey has shown.

Health board seeks to lease building in Kaikorai Valley

Health board seeks to lease building in Kaikorai Valley

The Southern District Health Board is negotiating to lease premises in Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin, as part of its response to Covid-19.

Grandmother’s car jumped on by naked stranger

Grandmother’s car jumped on by naked stranger

A 73-year-old woman got a shock when a stranger stripped off and jumped on the roof of her car.

Message of hope in Zoom meal

Half past seven is a reasonable time for breakfast, but at 7.30pm yesterday a Dunedin gathering had a breakfast with a difference, joining a group of Kurdish refugees via video link to share a meal.

Support outside court for anti-coal protesters

Support outside court for anti-coal protesters

Extinction Rebellion members show their support outside the Dunedin Courthouse for anti-coal protesters arrested at the Railway Station at the weekend.

'Lucky escape' after rolled vehicle stops at cliff's edge

A man who rolled his land-cruiser off a steep clay track in North Dunedin had a "very lucky" escape, police say.

Man denies molesting five-year-old girl

Man denies molesting five-year-old girl

A 5-year-old girl was allegedly molested in her own home by a visitor while she slept, a Dunedin jury has heard.

National, Southern setbacks for rodeos

Bull rider Paddy Church competing at the Opotiki Rodeo in the North Island. Photo: Supplied

National, Southern setbacks for rodeos

The rodeo season has hit another bump after the national body decided to cancel this year’s championship.

Weakened older buildings making space for the new

The latest design of what the new building on the former Wolfenden and Russell site in South...

Weakened older buildings making space for the new

A series of buildings in South Dunedin have nearly been demolished, including the fire-damaged Wolfenden and Russell building.

Man with no vaccine pass violent at bar: police

A man armed with a knife became violent at a Dunedin bar over not having a Covid-19 vaccine pass, police say.

Review, end of contract to alter bus services

Pupils from Outram School wish their bus drivers well for the future. The drivers, from Otago...

Review, end of contract to alter bus services

More pupils from the Wakatipu area may need to take public bus services, instead of school buses, after a review. And some tweaks will be needed for Dunedin soon, with closure of Otago Road Services at the end of the year.

Stoush over after-hours GP fees discussion

The chairmen of the South’s two main health organisations are at loggerheads after the Southern District Health Board refused a request from WellSouth chairman Dr Doug Hill to shift a proposed...

Seasonal town hall Christmas meal off

About 500 people enjoyed each other’s company at the annual Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner at...

Seasonal town hall Christmas meal off

The Dunedin Town Hall community Christmas dinner has been cancelled after organisers were unwilling to exclude the unvaccinated.

‘You’re not safe’: victim appalled by rapist’s release

A recidivist rapist will be released in Otago today and one of his victims has a message for the women of the region: “you’re not safe”.

Crane found in demolition to be dismantled, parts reused

A crane installed in the original Hillside railway workshops in Dunedin has been exposed by...

Crane found in demolition to be dismantled, parts reused

A crane that has been part of Dunedin’s Hillside railway workshops since the 1920s is to be dismantled, as demolition at the site continues.

Christmas next hurdle for foodbanks

Volunteer Bob Donaldson (left) and Deloitte intern Finley Mahoney (20) move donated goods into...

Christmas next hurdle for foodbanks

A huge community effort has bolstered foodbank shelves, as demand for support continues to skyrocket.

'Bloody annoying': Passengers caught up in protest

Police keep the public off the tracks while Extinction Rebellion protesters halt a coal train at...

'Bloody annoying': Passengers caught up in protest

A passenger train trip was cancelled after anti-coal activists shut down the Dunedin Railway Station, but protesters say that was never their intention.

Stranger strips to sneakers, jumps on car roof, then falls off

A 73-year-old woman got a shock when a stranger stripped off and jumped on the roof of her car.

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