Beachgoers thrilled by sweltering sun surprise
St Kilda Beach was heaving yesterday as crowds swarmed to take a dip and escape the sweltering heat.
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Customer information visibility ‘dangerous’
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Customer information visibility ‘dangerous’
A Dunedin bank’s layout has been slammed as potentially ‘‘dangerous’’ after computer screens showing customer information were found to be visible through a street-facing window.
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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’
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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’
A trio of leaders in diverse fields shared their experiences and accomplishments with Dunedin women over breakfast.
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Latest game surpasses global giants
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Latest game surpasses global giants
The latest game created by Dunedin game studio Runaway Play overtook global giants such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Among Us on just the first day of its launch.
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.
Standing for pay equity
Standing for pay equity
Members of the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation, along with supporters, wear purple in solidarity and stand beside Dunedin Hospital yesterday to mark International Women’s Day tomorrow and support...
‘Boom’ shakes town as ordinance disposed
‘Boom’ shakes town as ordinance disposed
Fears that ‘‘one of Trumpy’s missiles might have went the wrong direction’’ spread through Waikouaiti after a loud ‘‘boom’’ rattled windows and floorboards yesterday.
Council’s capital spend programme unclear
Council’s capital spend programme unclear
Plan for the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure remain up in the air, as uncertainty lingers about how the programme is going right now.
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‘Critic’ size cut a mistake by OUSA: former editor
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‘Critic’ size cut a mistake by OUSA: former editor
The Otago University Students’ Association has not ruled out returning Critic Te Arohi to a more comprehensive format if the student community wants that.
Shelduck season set, shooting starts
Shelduck season set, shooting starts
Parries are back on the menu from today.
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Moeraki cockle beds ‘sensitive, easily damaged’: prof
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Moeraki cockle beds ‘sensitive, easily damaged’: prof
A marine science professor says harvesting cockles at Moeraki was always going to end badly as the beds can be easily damaged by humans.
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Extra guards at meetings for me: Ong
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Extra guards at meetings for me: Ong
A Dunedin city councillor says he is not a safety risk and an increased presence of security guards ‘‘stationed specifically’’ for him is a waste of resources.
Toitu towing victims get apology for signage
Toitu towing victims get apology for signage
Those fined for parking in areas for cruise ship buses outside Toitū will get a reprieve as an olive branch is offered for those who have been hit in the pocket.
Hospital's 'approved budget' higher than previously claimed
Hospital's 'approved budget' higher than previously claimed
The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital is just over $2 billion, though the government continues to use a figure $174 million less than that.
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
Work will start next week on the construction of 13 town houses on the site of the now demolished North East Valley Baptist Church.
Neighbours' dispute turns violent in Dunedin
Neighbours' dispute turns violent in Dunedin
A woman was punched in the face when an argument between neighbours escalated in a Dunedin suburb.
Dunedin man jailed for child sexual exploitation material
Dunedin man jailed for child sexual exploitation material
A 30-year-old Dunedin man has been jailed for distributing photos and videos showing children abused "in the most violent ways".
Oysters arrive in Dunedin after Southlanders supplied
Oysters arrive in Dunedin after Southlanders supplied
Dunedin has finally been granted access to the South’s favourite seafood delicacy, after the lion’s share were gobbled up quickly by Southland.
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Parking tech set to boost coffers
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Parking tech set to boost coffers
The chances of getting caught by Dunedin’s parking police will soon be significantly higher, because of new technology.
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Poetic submission backs tree’s removal
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Poetic submission backs tree’s removal
An arboreal verse penned for a protected Mosgiel pin oak has joined artificial intelligence in backing the tree’s removal.