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Whiley throws hat back in the ring
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Whiley throws hat back in the ring
Having broken his ankle, former Dunedin city councillor Andrew Whiley had some time to think over what he wanted to do next.
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Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider
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Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider
Six bikes, two vehicles, sand, tracks and hills — the challenge was met and he has the spoils to show for it.
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Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital
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Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital
Wakari Hospital has reported a spike in assaults triggering sick leave as issues continue to plague the institution.
Love at first click
Love at first click
When Paul Vincent travelled to Scotland to explore his Wallace clan heritage, he found something completely unexpected: a love for photography.
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Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill
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Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill
A piece of government legislation poses an existential threat to Dunedin’s George St, a city councillor has warned.
Tourist charged after classic car crash
Tourist charged after classic car crash
A Dunedin man was left with broken bones and "big disappointment" after his prized 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite was hit by another vehicle which allegedly crossed the centre line.
Roaring with delight
Roaring with delight
Highlanders fans in the Zoo get behind their team in last night’s Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Trash-tastrophe: Rubbish truck rollover blocks road
Trash-tastrophe: Rubbish truck rollover blocks road
A road in Green Island was blocked by a rubbish truck which rolled onto its side spilling debris this afternoon.
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
A Dunedin school hit by government cost-cutting is asking businesses to help get fresh fruit back on its pupils’ lunch menu.
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
References to a blindfolded monkey caused a stir at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Alarm raised over 12-year-old driver in Dunedin
Alarm raised over 12-year-old driver in Dunedin
Police were alerted by a concerned resident who spotted a 12-year-old boy driving what looked like an older man around St Clair.
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Bar attacker's Xmas jail reprieve runs out
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Man swung jug into bar patron's face
A man who avoided being locked up during the holiday season has now been sent to prison for fracturing a bar patron's skull with a jug.
Accessible toilet first in South
Accessible toilet first in South
A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been installed in Dunedin.
Andrew Whiley joins race for vacant Dunedin council seat
Andrew Whiley joins race for vacant Dunedin council seat
Former Dunedin councillor Andrew Whiley has joined the city council by-election race.
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
A gang member who distributed nearly $200,000 of stolen crayfish has won an appeal — but will remain behind bars.
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
A man who ‘‘brazenly’’ abused his stepsister, after the family opened their home to house him on bail, has been jailed for four years.
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
A young man who fell 10 metres off the side of a University of Otago building is understood to be still in an induced coma days later.
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo Week approaches.
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
It is a yes, no or maybe to fireworks — the Dunedin City Council is to have a deeper think about the next New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
While couples plan their day of love, Dunedin florists are rushing around cutting, arranging and preparing dozens of bouquets for Valentine’s Day.