Police break up Maccas brawl
A back-to-school brawl between a group of teenagers broke out at McDonald’s Dunedin in George St yesterday, which led to the area being "swarmed" with police officers, an onlooker told the ...
‘Marked improvement’ in mental health shown
‘Marked improvement’ in mental health shown
The South is showing "marked improvement" in most of its mental health targets, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun
Sisters Aqila, 9, and Aleeya Subkhan, 5, of Dunedin, make the most of the sunny weather in Dunedin yesterday.
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
Up to $700 million worth of residential property could be in the path of intense flooding when extreme weather hits Otago over the next 35 years.
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
A leading environmental scientist and University of Otago graduate has been elected to one of the world’s most distinguished scientific bodies.
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‘Little written’ about costs
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‘Little written’ about costs
Little written information was provided to DCC elected representatives before they agreed $14 million should be spent on preserving and upgrading the Municipal Chambers, a councillor says.
Frustration reveals driving issues
Frustration reveals driving issues
Frustration over an empty petrol tank has revealed one man's questionable activities.
Arrest after 'threats and posturing'
Arrest after 'threats and posturing'
A show of "threats and posturing", accompanied by an array of improvised weapons, led to the arrest of one man in Dunedin.
Uber hailed in attempt to evade police
Uber hailed in attempt to evade police
Two men fleeing a car crash in Dunedin hailed an Uber in their attempt to escape from police.
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Determined to get the prestigious Children’s Writer in Residence fellowship back in place for 2027, the University of Otago has launched a major fundraising campaign.
Otago Polytechnic, SIT to return to regional governance
Otago Polytechnic, SIT to return to regional governance
Otago Polytechnic and the Southern Institute of Technology will be among the ten institutes to return to regional governance, the government has announced.
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Call to move health staff ‘bizarre’
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Call to move health staff ‘bizarre’
A call to transfer mental health workers from Dunedin to Central Otago is "bizarre", Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says.
Sightings to identify possum hot spots
Sightings to identify possum hot spots
Dunedin residents are being asked to rug up, step outside into the night and keep their eyes and ears peeled for furry pests holed up in backyards across the city.
Appeal after 'road rage assault' near roundabout
Appeal after 'road rage assault' near roundabout
Police are appealing for witnesses after aggression on the motorway led to an alleged assault on a Mosgiel off-ramp last month.
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Miss Tourism International title winner ‘stoked’
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Miss Tourism International title winner ‘stoked’
Emily Faulkner has no interest in spouting cliches about world peace.
Second big win for youth choir
Second big win for youth choir
A national choir, with a Dunedin singer in its ranks, has taken home the top award at an international competition.
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Fashionistas flock to market
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Fashionistas flock to market
Restoring the perfect vintage outfit is one part passion and one part cheap vodka, a preloved clothing vendor says.
Stopped in his tracks
Stopped in his tracks
Southern lock Corben Agar shows nothing but determination as he tries to break the tackle of Kaikorai hooker Henry Bell during their Dunedin club rugby semifinal on Saturday at Bathgate Park.
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New technique helping save at-risk dolphins
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New technique helping save at-risk Hector’s, Maui dolphins
Solving a three-billion-piece jigsaw puzzle has given conservationists a fighting chance of saving New Zealand’s endangered Hector’s and Māui dolphins.
Majority of southern ratepayers hit hard
Majority of southern ratepayers hit hard
More than two-thirds of Otago and Southland’s councils hiked rates above the national average for 2025, new data shows.