Dunedin

'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam

'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam

University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam that the first question contained errors.

Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan

Emergency services respond to the scene of a crash between two vehicles, one towing a caravan, on...

Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan

Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a caravan near Waikouaiti.

Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

A crash which helped cause about 200 cars, including the tow truck that came to rescue it, to get...

'Frozen in fear': Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

Fresh faced police officers got a lesson in winter driving from a Southern police veteran last night after getting their patrol cars stuck in the snow, along with about 200 others.

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

The alleged theft happened at Mosgiel New World. Photo: Google Maps

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.

SUBSCRIBER

Farmers, residents criticise support

SUBSCRIBER

Farmers, residents criticise support

Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.

SUBSCRIBER

Snow offers families exciting day out

Wen Chao (left) and Maggie Lin, both of Christchurch, take a selfie in the snow at Leith Saddle...

SUBSCRIBER

Snow offers families exciting day out

Snowball fights and snowman building was how some Dunedin families who braved the cold opted to spend their Labour Day yesterday.

SUBSCRIBER

Plan to close nine post shops in region

NZ Post has proposed closing seven post centres across Dunedin, in (clockwise from top left)...

SUBSCRIBER

Plan to close nine post shops in region

NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.

SUBSCRIBER

Drivers cautioned following snow, ice

SUBSCRIBER

Drivers cautioned following snow, ice

Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.

SUBSCRIBER

Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’

Dunedin centenarian and Yorkshire cricket fan Bill Jenkinson celebrated his 100th birthday with...

SUBSCRIBER

Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’

For nearly 100 years, Bill Jenkinson has always sung like there is no tomorrow.

SUBSCRIBER

Six-year search for lost dogs continues

Missing dogs (from left) Weed and Dice. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBER

Six-year search for lost dogs continues

Six years after they started searching a Dunedin couple have not lost hope they will bring their beloved dogs home.

SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti

Emergency serious at the scene of the crash is which one person was seriously hurt. Photo: Peter...

SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti

State Highway One has fully reopened after a person was seriously hurt in a crash involving two vehicles - one towing a caravan - near Waikouaiti.

SUBSCRIBER

Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham

SUBSCRIBER

Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham

A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.

Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest

Kilbirnie Mosque, Wellington. PHOTO: RNZ

Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.

SUBSCRIBER

Mixed review as cruises resume

Australian tourists Gordon Collett and Deb Young, of Queensland, pose for a selfie outside the...

SUBSCRIBER

Mixed review as cruises resume

Dunedin is a charming city with gorgeous architecture, if a bit "claustrophobic", a pair of visiting Australian tourists say.

Runners share memories as club turns 100

Runners share memories as club turns 100

Members of the Leith Harrier and Athletic Club have taken a run down memory lane on Saturday, celebrating the club’s centenary.

STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread

STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread

The STV electoral system has remained topical after local body elections in Otago.

Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South

Gore Depot PowerNet teams were treated to a cooked breakfast at The Croydon Lodge to fuel them up...

Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South

The government has added $50,000 to the pot for two southern councils as thousands remain without power amid a state of emergency.

Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close

Drivers are trapped in heavy snow on two alpine passes as wintry weather closes state highways - including SH1 north of Dunedin - in the already storm-battered South.

SUBSCRIBER

Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’

Enjoying the light and colour of Dunedin’s Diwali festival are Andersons Bay School pupils Vedika...

SUBSCRIBER

Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’

The colours were bright, the music loud and the vibes good at Dunedin’s Diwali celebration.

Search form

Search form