Dunedin

Man jailed for threatening to kill ex-partner and breaching order

A woman was "disgusted" after her former partner called her a "selfish cow" and threatened to send revenge porn to her friends.

Confusion over Dunedin hospital 'phased build' comments

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Photo: ODT Files

Confusion over Dunedin hospital 'phased build' comments

The health minister says the new Dunedin hospital "remains under active consideration" but is refusing to confirm if the project may be a phased build.

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Radich revives hospital campaign

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich (centre) and New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation delegate Linda Smillie...

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Radich revives hospital campaign

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has reactivated the campaign against cuts to the new hospital project after taking the fight to Wellington.

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OMV takes issue with climate action score

The one-off gas exploration well will cost around $80 million. Photo: ODT files

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OMV takes issue with climate action score

OMV says its high score in the University of Otago’s recently launched corporate Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa reflects the company’s commitment to transparency.

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No rush to work out water services

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No rush to work out water services

The Dunedin City Council is in no rush to work out how it will provide water services in the coming years or in what ways it might work with its neighbours.

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Killer refuses to attend first parole hearing

Shiloh Rickard reportedly moved to Dunedin in the 1990s, fleeing North Island gang connections....

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Killer refuses to attend first parole hearing

After 17 years in prison to contemplate the murder he committed, a Dunedin killer remains tight-lipped.

Woman stole almost $7000 from friend

A woman drained her friend’s bank account of nearly $7000 after she was entrusted to help him, a court has heard.

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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established

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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established

New Zealand’s oceans are 15 times larger than its land mass — and while the marine environment is copping some of the worst effects of climate change, the country’s vast ocean asset could also play...

Councillors opt for online engagement

Councillors opt for online engagement

Online activity will be enough community engagement before the Dunedin City Council drafts its next long-term plan, councillors have decided.

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Fee rise for illegally using disabled parks welcomed

Wheelchair user Amy Taylor is thrilled that the fine for illegally parking in a mobility park has...

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Fee rise for illegally using disabled parks welcomed

Dunedin wheelchair user Amy Taylor deals with drivers illegally stealing mobility parks almost daily.

Arts collective off to Triennial in Brisbane

Members of the Ngāi Tahu contemporary visual arts collective Paemanu will travel to Brisbane for...

Arts collective off to Triennial in Brisbane

A Ngāi Tahu arts collective, featuring several Ōtepoti Dunedin artists, is taking its story about the Waitaki River to Brisbane.

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Clinic lauds 10 extra beds

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Clinic lauds 10 extra beds

The country’s only private not-for-profit psychiatric hospital celebrated a major milestone this week, with the addition of 10 extra beds.

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Barrister sets up new law award

A new University of Otago award aims to encourage and reward innovative legal thinking, and has...

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Barrister sets up new law award

It may come as a surprise to many that one of New Zealand’s most distinguished barristers nearly quit law before she even finished her LLB degree.

Crash ends in weapons charge

A Dunedin woman rear-ending an Uber led to police recovering a smorgasbord of drugs and weapons, including a home-made Taser.

Pair addressing meaty issue

University of Otago microbiology and immunology researchers Dr Sam Wardell (left) and Dr Daniel...

Pair addressing meaty issue

For most people, it is still a bit too chilly outside to fire up the barbecue.

Club fed up with ongoing damage to BMX track

Dunedin BMX Club president Greg Shaw is frustrated by frequent damage caused at the Dunedin BMX...

Club fed up with ongoing damage to BMX track

Motorbikes, scooters and remote control cars are tearing up Dunedin’s main BMX track and the frustrated president of the city’s BMX club has had enough.

$15 fee at Dunedin GP's low-cost clinic

Dunedin GP Dr Adrian Hindes is launching a new low-cost health clinic for people with deprivation...

$15 fee at Dunedin GP's low-cost clinic

Cost-of-living pressures affecting many of his clients have spurred a Dunedin GP to launch his own low-cost clinic.

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Man who stole from Otago rugby great jailed

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Man who stole from Otago rugby great jailed

An Otago rugby great says if he had met the bloke who burgled his business on the rugby field "there probably wouldn’t have been much talking".

Letter warns against speed limit increases

The State Highway 1 speed limit at Waihola was reduced from 70kmh to 50kmh last year. PHOTO: ODT...

Letter warns against speed limit increases

Engineers, academics and health professionals are among Otago signatories to an open letter to the government, expressing "deep concerns" about proposed changes to the country’s speed limits.

Rear-end crash leads to drugs, weapons find

Armed police attended the mall where a young woman was reportedly injured. File photo: RNZ

Rear-end crash leads to drugs, weapons find

A Dunedin driver rear-ending an Uber led to police recovering a smorgasbord of drugs and weapons that included a homemade taser.

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