Dunedin

19 new cases of virus in South

There's been another jump in the number of Covid-19 cases in the South, with 19 more recorded.
Land of the long white cloud

Heyward Point, near the Otago headland, pokes through a thick layer of fog yesterday morning, as the sun tops it at sea. The fog covered much of Dunedin city and surrounding areas.
Living in the bubble: April 4

Sick of your own company yet? Well how about sharing some of your daily lockdown activities with our Otago Daily Times readers.

Production of shields stepped up

Production of shields stepped up

Doctors are praising a team of Dunedin residents for offering them an extra level of security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
$25m school property sales

$25m school property sales

More than $25million was made from the sale of school land and buildings in Otago and Southland over the past decade, Land Information New Zealand data shows.
Hospital boosts capacity of ICU

Hospital boosts capacity of ICU

Dunedin Hospital has boosted its capacity to manage intensive care patients with Covid-19 as cases in the South climb.

Production of shields stepped up

Secure service ... Aurora Health Centre staff members (from left) nurse Philippa Henry, GP Ingrid...

Production of shields stepped up

Doctors are praising a team of Dunedin residents for offering them an extra level of security during the Covid-19 pandemic.

$25m school property sales

More than $25million was made from the sale of school land and buildings in Otago and Southland over the past decade, Land Information New Zealand data shows.

Hospital boosts capacity of ICU

Dunedin Hospital has boosted its capacity to manage intensive care patients with Covid-19 as cases in the South climb.

Three-month weather outlook mostly warmer and drier

We may all be in lockdown, but the good news is the chances of being able to walk around the block without getting wet are pretty good over the next three months.

Concern for interests of vulnerable people

Dunedin barrister and author Alison Douglass believes the law should be reformed to better...

Concern for interests of vulnerable people

Law reform is needed to better protect the interests of some older people who are separated from their loved ones during the pandemic lockdown, a Dunedin lawyer says.

Living in the bubble: April 4

Sick of your own company yet? Well how about sharing some of your daily lockdown activities with our Otago Daily Times readers.

Land of the long white cloud

Heyward Point, near the Otago headland, pokes through a thick layer of fog yesterday morning, as the sun tops it at sea. The fog covered much of Dunedin city and surrounding areas.

Circular route to running marathon

More than 300 people nationwide will begin a marathon today - around their homes.

Call to plan for extra support

Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins. Photo: supplied

Call to plan for extra support

The Govt needs to offer targeted support to regions that may not be lifted out of lockdown - or "be honest about the fact that we'll be punished for people getting sick", Dunedin's mayor says.

Hospital still being built, Clark says

Hospital still being built, Clark says

The turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will delay but not deter the Government from building a new Dunedin Hospital, Health Minister David Clark says.

19 new cases of virus in South

There's been another jump in the number of Covid-19 cases in the South, with 19 more recorded.

Disruption of grieving rituals ‘heartbreaking’

Living in isolation has been a burden, but for those who have suffered a bereavement, it has been infinitely worse. Rob Kidd talks to those forced to grieve alone and funeral directors doing everything they can to come up with creative solutions.

Two seriously injured in Allanton crash

Two people with serious injuries have been taken to hospital after a crash on State Highway 1 near Allanton today.

Dunedin MP apologises for mountain biking misstep

Health Minister David Clark Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Dunedin MP apologises for mountain biking misstep

Health Minister David Clark has apologised to the Prime Minister for flouting the Government's advice to exercise locally during the lockdown.

The fascinating history behind the first photo of Dunedin

First known photograph of Dunedin from 1857. PHOTO: Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

The fascinating history behind the first photo of Dunedin

In a series of short videos Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan will share the stories of Otago and Dunedin's past. In the first episode Brosnahan examines the history behind the first known photograph of Dunedin.

University cancels ads, disengages from ‘Critic’

The University of Otago clocktower. Photo: ODT files

University cancels ads, disengages from ‘Critic’

The University of Otago will no longer answer media requests from student magazine Critic, a decision the magazine’s editor described as an insult to students.