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’

Judge Hermann Retzlaff. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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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

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

Sheep brave the snow at Lee Stream to tuck into supplementary feed they were given last week.

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

The Print Room co-founder Chris Brun heat-presses artwork for Gracie Abrams’ Daughter from Hell...

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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

Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

Fire crews at the scene of the crash. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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

The Department of Conservation intends partially closing the Tunnel Beach track in the coming...

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'

A packed public gallery made its feelings clear as councillors at a 2019 Dunedin City Council...

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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

Christine Keller, of Dunedin, examines her artwork at the Community Gallery on Princes St...

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 leaves the Dunedin District Court after an appearance in December last year. Photo: ODT

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

University of Otago pathology and molecular medicine researcher Prof Gabi Dachs. PHOTO: ODT...

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.