Preventing tragedies goal of landmine mission
For someone who wears two masks outdoors and refuses to start his car until everyone on board has their seatbelt on, it seems slightly "at odds" that Matt Fuller wants to learn how to disarm...
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Dealing with a number of severely intoxicated drivers at the weekend has left Dunedin police disappointed.
Green waste blackened by fire
Green waste blackened by fire
A digger uncovers a hot spot as firemen hose down the smouldering remains of a large green waste fire at a green waste disposal site in Burnside yesterday afternoon.
Field upgrade for World Cup event
Field upgrade for World Cup event
Readylawn Industries major contracts manager and turf specialist Peter Maclachlan works on an upgrade to the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin last week.
Man vomits in patrol car
Man vomits in patrol car
Police officers were left unimpressed after a drunk brawler vomited in the back of a patrol car en route to Dunedin Hospital.
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
One hotel employee was knocked out and another was concussed when they were assaulted while on a break at the weekend.
Aurora to outline spending to community
Aurora to outline spending to community
Electricity customers curious about what Aurora Energy's $563.4million five-year spending programme will deliver can find out more this week.
Exercise project also a fundraiser
Exercise project also a fundraiser
Te Kahurangi Skelton is amazed at how easy it is to ensconce herself in front of a laptop and not move for hours at a time.
'Baddest band in the land' to play Dunedin
'Baddest band in the land' to play Dunedin
A band that's bad to the bone is coming to play Dunedin's Town Hall in October.
More bus services affected by driver illness
More bus services affected by driver illness
About 15 Otago Regional Council bus services have been cancelled tonight, due to drivers calling in sick.
Covid ward at capacity
Covid ward at capacity
Dunedin Hospital’s Covid-19 ward is now at capacity but pressure has eased at Southland Hospital, which was overloaded with Covid cases at the end of last week.
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
University of Otago students graduated with degrees in commerce, law, applied science, biomedical sciences, physical education, surveying, health sciences and medical laboratory science at the weekend.
Plan to canvass residents on preferred playground options
Plan to canvass residents on preferred playground options
Deciding whether Dunedin gets its own destination playground is expected to move one step closer this week.
Interim CEO, new lead for hospital build selected
Interim CEO, new lead for hospital build selected
The Dunedin Hospital project has a new programme director after the elevation of its former leader to a new national role.
Clue to early detection of Alzheimer’s
Clue to early detection of Alzheimer’s
A method for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease has long been out of reach for scientists.
Vandals deface new peninsula speed signs
Vandals deface new peninsula speed signs
Swastikas were painted on speed signs around the Otago Peninsula, but ignorant vandalism "will not be tolerated" by the community.
Luxon in Mosgiel for regional conference
Luxon in Mosgiel for regional conference
Christopher Luxon and members of the National Party met in Mosgiel on Saturday to share ideas and learn more about the issues the South is facing.
Mower who goes extra yard
Mower who goes extra yard
Sometimes it's the people behind the scenes who clear the way for sporting success. Reporter Simon Henderson talks to Dave Mclean, who knows how to make a clean sweep for cross-country runners.
Support helped end 15-year habit
Support helped end 15-year habit
Clutha mum of four Jeanette Tumohe is enjoying family life even more after quitting smoking last year.
Family want to protect others from similar harm
Family want to protect others from similar harm
"He didn't deserve the way he was treated." The grieving family of a Dunedin man speak out after his wife was found guilty of inciting suicide.