Dunedin

Analysing past pandemics to inform future responses

Patients with influenza in 1918 on a ward at United States Army Camp Funston, in Kansas. Photo:...

Analysing past pandemics to inform future responses

About 9000 people died in six weeks when the 1918 influenza pandemic swept through New Zealand, making it the largest natural disaster in the country’s history.

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'So this is the moment my life changes forever'

Susan Wardell stands outside her St Leonards house in Hawk Lane, which was badly damaged by fire...

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Reaction to fire ‘just disbelief’

When Susan Wardell arrived home to find smoke billowing from her St Leonards house, it was the worst day of her life.

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Radich stands by letter to government

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Radich stands by letter to government

Despite community backlash and being opposed to writing it, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is standing by his letter to the government seeking sanctions against Israel.

Eco-warrior yells at strangers over harbour litter

A man having a meltdown over the state of Dunedin waterways was spoken to by police after screaming at people for not helping him clean up.

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'Mistrust arose': Former Monarch owner backs reset of Enterprise Dunedin

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'Mistrust arose': Former Monarch owner backs reset of Enterprise Dunedin

Opaque layers of council bureaucracy and poor governance eroded trust in Dunedin’s economic development unit, a former tourism operator says.

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Speed limit around Kuri Bush could yet be lowered

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Speed limit around Kuri Bush could yet be lowered

A previously abandoned plan to lower speed limits around Kuri Bush has made a reappearance as the Dunedin City Council gears up for public consultation.

Temporary limit in place on hill road

Temporary limit in place on hill road

A temporary 30kmh speed limit has been posted near the bottom of Three Mile Hill Rd between North Taieri and Halfway Bush in Dunedin.

Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest

The three friends (from left) Karen Edwards, Gordon Twaddle and Timothy Thomson were found dead...

Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest

An investigation into the murder of a Dunedin man and two friends while on holiday in Australia 46 years ago is gathering "extensive" evidence.

Drug-crazed man with 'hole in head' tried to headbutt officers

Drug-crazed man with 'hole in head' tried to headbutt officers

A drug-affected Dunedin man complaining of a "hole in his head" became aggressive and allegedly tried to headbutt police.

Signs of an upcoming election

Signs of an upcoming election

Yesterday marked two months until the local body election and the first day candidates were allowed to erect hoardings.

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Are students being priced out of Dunedin?

University of Otago second-year students Emily Jones (left) and Xanthea Greaves say they are...

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Are students being priced out of Dunedin?

Dunedin students believe they are getting a raw deal as rents continue to climb, and housing conditions fail to meet their basic needs.

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Nurses in 'daily battle' over hospital parking

Dunedin Hospital registered nurse Greeshma Bhasi is dropped off and picked up by her husband for...

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Nurses in 'daily battle' over hospital parking

Dunedin Hospital nurses sick of receiving fines and jumping out of vehicles into the street say they are being let down by the council over a lack of parking.

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Banned coach previously hurt player

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Banned coach previously hurt player

A Clutha man who previously used a pool cue to violate a rugby player has been given a lengthy ban after allegedly verbally abusing a referee following a tense club rugby final.

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