Dunedin

230kmh gust as winds batter much of NZ

Wild weather has lashed much of NZ, cutting power, closing highways and causing flooding and chaos for travellers. Some Canterbury residents are being encouraged to evacuate due to rising rivers.

Wild weather set to continue

Wild weather set to continue

Yesterday’s wind, which hampered Fire and Emergency New Zealand efforts to extinguish this large vegetation fire in Deans Valley, near Waitati, is expected to be nothing compared to today’s.

Erosion-control wall going in

Erosion-control wall going in

Contractors assemble a honeycomb retaining wall in Taieri Mouth Rd, near Kuri Bush.

Vegetation fire threatened structure near Waitati

Two helicopters were supporting ground crews fighting a large vegetation fire which threatened a structure near State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.

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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home

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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home

A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.

Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy

A police car outside the Dundas Corer Dairy which was raided early this morning. Photo: Gregor...

Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy

Police are hunting a pair of masked invaders who raided a North Dunedin dairy in an early morning smash and grab.

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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.

Scooter pair smash into car after running red light

Scooter pair smash into car after running red light

Two youths hooning around on a scooter slammed into a car after allegedly running a red light at a Dunedin intersection.

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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

The Dunedin Fire Brigade’s 37-year-old "aerial appliance" in action yesterday. The New Zealand...

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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.

Columba College principal not returning

Charissa Nicol is Columba College's third principal since 2018. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Columba College principal not returning

Columba College principal Charissa Nicol will not be returning to the role after being on leave for three months.

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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

Daniel Benson-Guiu. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.

High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs

Firearms seized by police at the man's house. Photo: NZ Police

High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs

A high-profile Dunedin man has been jailed after a stash of drugs and weapons were found at his home.

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

The woman pulled down Narrowdale Rd into the Otago Correctional Facility and her car was soon...

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.

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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest Dunedin operations co-ordinator Darryn Graves (left) hands over food to PSO food bank...

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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.

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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Standing in front of the bus are Nick Terry and Maeley Terry, 3, (in foreground), and (from left)...

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.

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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin-based union representatives (from left) PPTA Otago regional chairman Kussi Hurtado-Stuart...

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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.

Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

Heidi Hayward. File photo: Peter McIntosh

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.

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