Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.
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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed
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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed
Benedict Ong is calling on a fellow city councillor who questioned his credentials to apologise as evidence of his international banking career emerges.
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
A Dunedin woman is staying on top of wasp infestations by planning ahead and trapping as many queens as possible before summer.
Power outage hits Harbour areas
Power outage hits Harbour areas
Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.
Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law
Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law
A Dunedin grandfather alarmed members of the public who mistook a toy knife ‘‘tucked into his waistband’’ for a real one, police say.
South in spring weather firing line, again
South in spring weather firing line, again
As the South picks up from a damaging day of wild winds, MetService has issued a fresh round of weather alerts covering all of Otago and Southland.
Testing times for University of Otago students
Testing times for University of Otago students
University of Otago students line up for the start of the semester 2 final exam season outside Smithells Gym yesterday.
Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret
Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret
A man accused of stabbing another to death in North Dunedin will continue to have his identity kept under wraps while mental-health reports are written.
Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’
Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’
A Dunedin woman in her 50s is sounding a warning after a shock diagnosis left her confronting a life-changing disease.
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Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought
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Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought
An environmental group battling the government to save the South Island’s hoiho yellow-eyed penguin from extinction is heading to the High Court.
Thrilling show ballet at its darkest
Thrilling show ballet at its darkest
I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint - it was indeed ballet at its darkest.
Weather deals a blow to the South
Weather deals a blow to the South
Ferocious winds lashed the South yesterday, felling trees, tearing at roofs and leaving emergency crews scrambling to clear debris from roads.
Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’
Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’
A home final would have hopefully led to the sold-out sign being put up outside Forsyth Barr Stadium, the stadium’s boss said, but it appears to be heading that way in Christchurch.
Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come
Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come
The rescue of a man from a boat on Otago Harbour was just one of several incidents caused by the ferocious winds that lashed the South yesterday - and more wild weather is on the way.
Laws not interested in chairing ORC
Laws not interested in chairing ORC
Michael Laws has ruled himself out of being the next Otago Regional Council chairman but says election results dictate that change is needed at the top.
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Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps
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Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps
Direct descendants of a Dunedin golfing legend gathered from across the globe at the weekend to partake in a golf tournament held annually in their ancestor’s honour.