Former political candidate loses name suppression
Former political candidate loses name suppression
A former political figure and veteran protester who spat on a bar worker then fled police is "not proud of the way he responded".
Dunedin
Food fest a winter warmer
Food fest a winter warmer
Taking advantage of the food trucks at the University of Otago campus in Dunedin last night are (from left) Shania Morado, of Balclutha, and Mystica Amarasekara and Sheron Perera, both of Whangārei.
Open wide
Open wide
Aubrey Mitchell, 3, of Dunedin, plays in the hippopotamus at Fros-Tee’s Mini Golf, St Kilda, yesterday. The 18-hole course is in John Wilson Ocean Dr, beside the Marlow Park playground.
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
A Silicon Valley tech firm said to have ties to the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has been cleared to partner with the University of Otago.
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
Scrapping Dunedin’s Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a ‘‘really disappointing’’ blow for children wanting to give it their all, Sport Otago’s boss says.
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
A Dunedin judge has been slammed for saying a victim needed to "man up" after his ex-partner shared intimate photos of him.
Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday
Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday
Dinosaurs may have become extinct millions of years ago, but one lonely reptile lives on in Wānaka and celebrates its 50th birthday this year.
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Sheep brave the snow at Lee Stream to tuck into supplementary feed they were given last week.
Fern-tastic experience
Fern-tastic experience
Young and old were given the chance to learn about planting at a special workshop yesterday.
Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust
Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust
The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.
One treated after harbourside prang
One treated after harbourside prang
One person was treated at the scene as Dunedin emergency services converged on a three-car crash in a harbourside street this morning.
Part of popular walk may close for work
Part of popular walk may close for work
The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
A former political figure who spat on a bar worker then led police on a chase through central Dunedin can finally be named.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
Science couple bubbling over
Science couple bubbling over
Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.