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Surveyors ‘unpick the lock’ to reveal road’s real status
The legal status of a significant Dunedin road has been unlocked with the help of land deeds found stuffed in a museum wall.
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Med students acted inappropriately with human remains
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Med students acted inappropriately with human remains
Several medical students at the University of Otago have been caught acting inappropriately with dead bodies and human remains.
Dog dispute sparked Palmerston cop chase
Dog dispute sparked Palmerston cop chase
An attempted dog seizure spiraled out of control when a Palmerston man found with meth and a pistol allegedly threatened police before fleeing the property.
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Project delay is ‘punishing the South’
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Project delay is ‘punishing the South’
The postponement of a major state housing development in Port Chalmers is yet more proof that the government is "punishing the South", a prominent community member says.
Hoiho takes flight in Bird of the Year competition
Hoiho takes flight in Bird of the Year competition
With Dunedin’s support, the yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) has surged ahead of its rivals in this year’s Bird of the Year voting.
Cup size impresses in Dunedin
Cup size impresses in Dunedin
The world’s oldest international sporting trophy made a stopoff to Dunedin yesterday, as part of an 19-day Kiwi Cup Tour.
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Council’s new plan ‘less costly’
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Council’s new plan ‘less costly’
Otago Regional Council leaders are meeting Environment Minister Penny Simmonds in Wellington today for a second time since friction emerged between the two sides late last year.
NZ Young Writers Festival marks two milestones this year
NZ Young Writers Festival marks two milestones this year
A poetic reimagining of the Dunedin Sound and lessons on writing grief are just some of the events on offer at a Dunedin literary festival.
Assaulted security staff
Assaulted security staff
An intruder allegedly assaulted security staff after he was found wandering around the top floor of Dunedin Hospital.
Found stranger in car
Found stranger in car
A Dunedin man woke up to find another man allegedly rummaging through his car in the early hours of the morning.
'True legend' wildfire specialist dies
Fenz has ‘lost a true legend’ with death of firefighter
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is mourning the loss of a "true legend" from among its ranks.
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Bodybuilder chasing glory again after 10-year break
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Bodybuilder chasing glory again after 10-year break
If you went to school with Donna Allison, chances are pretty slim you will recognise her when she returns to Mosgiel this weekend.
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Parking U-turn victory for students
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Compromise over parking plan for Harbour Tce
Students fighting a plan to restrict parking on a busy residential street have scored a victory after the Dunedin City Council watered down its plans.
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Speed limit about-face cautiously welcomed
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Speed limit about-face cautiously welcomed
Residents are pleased the Dunedin City Council has reversed a speed limit reduction on a busy Taieri road.
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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change
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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change
The planned construction of a Dunedin couple’s dream home would damage a unique cultural landscape, mana whenua say.
Aggressive intruder lashes out at Dunedin Hospital security
Aggressive intruder lashes out at Dunedin Hospital security
An intruder allegedly assaulted security staff after he was found wandering around the top floor of Dunedin Hospital.
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Cadbury delivery van restored to its former glory
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Cadbury delivery van restored to its former glory
A piece of Dunedin history has a new lease on life after 23 years of sitting forgotten outside, exposed to the elements.
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DCC refuses to release reports on poisoned ground
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Council declines release of two gasworks reports
High levels of ammonia and cyanide are found in groundwater nearby, but the toxic waste in South Dunedin’s underground tar well is believed to be contained.
Honoured for their service
Honoured for their service
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro officiated at two investiture ceremonies at Government House in Wellington yesterday.
Fleeing man spiked after threatening police
Fleeing man spiked after threatening police
Police had to call for back-up when a man allegedly threatened to harm them at a Palmerston property this morning.