Big crowd for rally to support Palestine
A crowd of several hundred people marched from the Otago Museum to the Octagon in central Dunedin in support of the Palestinian community today.
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$280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream
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$280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream
A Dunedin woman says she felt sick "twice over" after having to tell her husband the company building their dream home had gone bust on the same day he was having surgery for throat cancer.
Former smoker upset with repeal
Former smoker upset with repeal
A former smoker who has had half a lung removed is urging people to listen to doctors as the government plans to repeal anti-smoking laws.
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$11m dividend to council expected
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$11m dividend to council expected
The Dunedin City Holdings Ltd trading companies will be expected to make an $11 million dividend to the city council in the 2024-25 financial year.
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Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn
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Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn
The former chief of the Otago Polytechnic is welcoming the end of what he calls the "unfortunate experiment" of Te Pūkenga.
CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire
CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire
A man was arrested for allegedly setting a central Dunedin building on fire after he was recognised by police on CCTV footage.
Knife allegedly presented
Knife allegedly presented
Police take a man into custody after an incident with a knife in Mitchell Ave yesterday.
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
The owners of a Dunedin cafe say they have lost significant business due to the carelessness of a mysterious caller claiming to work for Google.
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
The Otago Taieri A&P Society has been labelled "callous" and "intimidating" after doubling down on their bid to have long-term residents of the showground camping area removed.
Historic house’s fate to be decided
Historic house’s fate to be decided
The loss of a significant tree and 103-year-old house in central Dunedin will be offset by the benefits of a new housing development that will be a more efficient use of valuable land, developers say.
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Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed
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Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed due to erosion
The Dunedin City Council is facing a $5 million bill for a quick fix after it found the threat posed by a hazardous waste-filled landfill at St Clair Beach is worse than first thought.
Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing
Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing
Investigations are continuing into a suspected arson at an Aramoana address, police say.
Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action
Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action
More affirmative action is needed for Māori and Pasifika health outcomes to improve, a new study says.
Threat to ‘bash’ heads in
Threat to ‘bash’ heads in
A dog owner allegedly threatened to bash people’s heads in when confronted about his pet locked in a hot car.
Kōkiri celebrates 40 years of growth
Kōkiri celebrates 40 years of growth
A Dunedin training centre "deeply passionate" about its work is celebrating 40 years of helping Māori to learn, grow and realise their dreams.
30km walk a tribute to inspirational Mum
30km walk a tribute to inspirational Mum
An expectant Dunedin mother is walking the walk to celebrate an inspirational mum.
Pixies back in town
Pixies back in town
The Pixie Town exhibition at Dunedin’s Toitū Otago Settlers Museum delighted people of all ages yesterday.
Cruise ships due
Cruise ships due
The cruise ships Grand Princess and Le Laperouse are due to visit Otago Harbour this weekend.
Jail for trespassed man who threatened library staff, resisted police
Jail for trespassed man who threatened library staff, resisted police
Growling at library staff in an animalistic and menacing manner was a man’s reaction when asked to stop sleeping on a bench there.
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Ex-teacher illegally sold pistols
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Ex-teacher illegally sold pistols
A retired teacher who illegally sold three pistols could have unwittingly put them in the hands of the "underworld", a judge says.