Dunedin

The release of a bioengineered infectious disease, a nuclear war in the northern hemisphere or a rogue artificial intelligence running amok — it all sounds like another cliche from a B-grade sci-fi...

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Paintings find home in city’s libraries

South African painter Thandi Sliepen stands in front of two of her paintings from her Aramoana...

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Paintings find home in city’s libraries

A South African artist can return home satisfied her paintings inspired by the northern coast of Dunedin have found a "safe haven" in the city’s libraries.

Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel

Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel

A report of a vehicle being driven dangerously on State Highway 1 has been followed by deployment of road spikes near Mosgiel and four people being arrested.

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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

A shearer groped a woman in Ranfurly and earlier tried to drug his friend at a pub, a court has heard.

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Drugs found in hidden chamber

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Drugs found in hidden chamber

The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.

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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

Fireman Mike Taylor (left) and Hayden Smith, stand in front of a 30-year-old fire engine at the...

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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

Dunedin's fire and emergency services are calling out for new equipment, after relying on 30-year-old appliances recently due to frontline trucks being out of action.

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Super fans for Shield defence

Rugby fan Joshua Stewart is all smiles with the Ranfurly Shield in Dunedin yesterday as he gets...

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Super fans for Shield defence

Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.

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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

The victim of gang-related torture in Nelson over missing drugs had both his toes squeezed with a...

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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

A Dunedin woman’s 24 hours of driving mayhem were caused by her being "off the rails" on meth, a court has heard.

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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

Health Minister Simeon Brown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

The government’s financial watchdog is warning about the risks of significant cost blow-outs to the new Dunedin hospital amid concerns about Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s (HNZ) capabilities.

Ready for take-off

Ready for take-off

A majestic-looking sea lion swaps the Otago Harbour for the Kitchener St helipad for a short time.

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

Half of the Helicopters Otago fleet of 10 dedicated rescue helicopters fly in tight formation...

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.

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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

Property services group manager, Anna Nilsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

Consent hurdles mean the Dunedin City Council has missed out on $200,000 in government funding to help shift South Dunedin’s toxic tar.

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Dunedin woman filed fake court document

Courtney Findlater will be confined to her home for the next eight months. PHOTO: STAFF...

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Motive for filing fake document unclear, woman says

A Dunedin woman who filed a forged document with the court claims she is stumped as to why she did it.

Range of historical bottles in show

New Zealand Bottle Clubs national convener Warren Roberts holds a Bellarmine pottery wine bottle...

Range of historical bottles in show

A bull in a China shop would be a little distressing, but organisers say a bull in their 49th National Antique Bottle and Collectables Show would be "absolutely horrifying".

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Polytechnic considering telehealth

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Polytechnic considering telehealth

Otago Polytechnic is proposing switching to a telehealth service for its student health, leaving thousands of students unable to meet their health professional face to face.

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov, of Christchurch, is deep in thought about his next move at the 2025 South Island...

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov might look just like any other boy, but the 9-year-old plays chess like a professional.

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Rt Rev Dr Andrea McDougall. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Bells rang throughout Dunedin yesterday, marking the homecoming of an albatross (toroa) to the mainland.

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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis

Lee Vandervis. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis

A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says he expects the next council may try to stop the planned Albany St cycleway, but staff will be keen to get on with the work.

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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’

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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’

Dunedin may wear the costs of supporting the city’s homeless community after getting the cold shoulder from central government, councillors say.

Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets

The South Island chess championships at the Leviathan Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets

A Dunedin player caused two upsets on the first day of the South Island chess championship in the city yesterday, avenging a loss and beating a player ranked nearly 500 points higher than him.

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