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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’
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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’
A "suspicious" couch fire was extinguished by firefighters in Dunedin’s student quarter at the weekend.
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Another candidate leaves ticket
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Another candidate leaves ticket
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.
Underdog challenger wins in nick of time
Underdog challenger wins in nick of time
A 15-year-old underdog took out an Otago chess championship with just two seconds left on his clock.
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Singer beats cold to win opera competition
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Singer beats cold to win opera competition
It snot fuddy when you catch a cold — especially if you are an opera singer who is about to compete in one of New Zealand’s top opera competitions.
Graduate realises long-held dream
Graduate realises long-held dream
Rani Cousens fulfilled a life-long dream at graduation on Saturday.
Top cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer
Top cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer
A top New Zealand track cyclist who has competed on the world stage is now facing an even bigger challenge.
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
A $35million plan to remove old landfill material and reshape sand dunes is the most effective way to respond to the erosion threat at Dunedin’s Kettle Park, a report has found.
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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges
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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges
The Dunedin City Council is pleading for people to "just be nice" to George St’s accessible seesaw, which has returned after damage took it out of action months ago.
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
A Mosgiel beekeeper has issued a warning after having to kill, burn and bury 50,000 bees to prevent the spread of a fatal bacterial disease.
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Elected representatives where buck stops
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Elected representatives where buck stops
Rising rates while residents face a cost-of-living crisis could focus the minds of voters on council spending. Grant Miller asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates for...
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
A Dunedin vicar is giving away his collection of about 3500 books to "free my mind from the bounds of literature".
Family celebrating century since arrival
Family celebrating century since arrival
Wilson family members Diane Potter (left) and Glenys Wilson read a book covering the history of their family in Dunedin. The pair are celebrating 100 years since their grandfather,...
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Secret to peace puts mind over matter
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Secret to peace puts mind over matter
The secret to peace can only be found within oneself.
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
A Dunedin City Council candidate has been called "completely out of touch" after suggesting striking McDonald’s workers could easily be automated out of their jobs.
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
Dunedin's George Street Market is set to return bigger, better and boozier after a successful first outing.
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
A medical expert has told a court the baby at the centre of a high-profile child-abuse case did not have bone fragility.
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
When it comes to innovative thinking and making businesses more sustainable, Kate Parker is acing it.
Theatrical gesture counts
Theatrical gesture counts
Emily Bennett, 10, of East Taieri School, dresses up for a fundraiser for the Playhouse Theatre at the school yesterday.
University of Otago, Graduands
University of Otago, Graduands
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 251 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including teaching, arts, law and commerce....
Lilt at glory
Lilt at glory
Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society Senior Vocal Festival competitors sing at Knox Church yesterday.