Waterfront playground plan
A Margaret Mahy-style playground on Dunedin's waterfront could be among the first local projects to proceed if the city secures a slice of the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund.
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Too risky to release ducks
Too risky to release ducks
A Dunedin animal lover says she will no longer release rescued birds into a North Dunedin park because it is too dangerous.
Off-street parking
Off-street parking
Firefighters check a car that ended up lodged between a bank and a house in Canongate last night.
No disqualification for taxi driver after accident
No disqualification for taxi driver after accident
A taxi driver who failed to apply the brakes to his parked vehicle, resulting in his passenger being run down at "minimal speed'', is allowed to continue to drive.
Judge: Paywave fraud was easily committed
Judge: Paywave fraud was easily committed
A 20-year-old homeless man who made his way from the North Island to Otago has been convicted of fraud for using a stolen Paywave card.
66 harm-related incidents reported by SDHB
66 harm-related incidents reported by SDHB
Spine and neck injuries, post-surgery complications and a bad bleed suffered by patients in southern hospitals were caused by overseas-trained surgeons' lack of technical expertise, a new report says.
Board to consider outsourcing to speed up rebuild
Board to consider outsourcing to speed up rebuild
The Southern District Health Board could outsource more operations as part of plans to fast-track the first stage of the new Dunedin Hospital.
SDHB to Speak Up
SDHB to Speak Up
The Southern District Health Board has launched a new "Speak Up'' programme, to allow staff to raise workplace concerns or issues with a peer.
OUSA purchases Starters bar
OUSA purchases Starters bar
The Otago University Students' Association has bought one of the last remaining bars near the Dunedin campus.
Coming together in honour of Grace
Coming together in honour of Grace
Vigils are being planned in Dunedin and Queenstown to honour slain English tourist Grace Millane.
Theatre stalwart honoured at annual awards evening
Theatre stalwart honoured at annual awards evening
Dunedin's Brian Beresford was rewarded for his decades of contribution to Dunedin theatre last night, while An Iliad won three major awards.
Breaking ground on the breakwater
Breaking ground on the breakwater
A digger works on the mole at Aramoana in this photograph taken from the sea, looking back towards Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY
Recognition for Otago's 'everyday' heroes
Recognition for Otago's 'everyday' heroes
Fifteen "everyday people who do exceptional things'' were recognised in Dunedin last night at the Kiwibank Local Hero Awards.
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
From Waldronville to Waitati, Dunedin homes are lit up like Christmas trees as residents cover their homes in an assortment of colourful, flashing and festive light displays.
Freedom campers doing things right: DCC
Freedom campers doing things right: DCC
Freedom campers in Dunedin appear to be playing by the rules so far this season despite being slapped with more than 80 tickets in the past month.
DCC investigating suspected fraud cases
DCC investigating suspected fraud cases
Independent auditors have been called in as the Dunedin City Council continues to investigate five cases of suspected fraud.
Bronz toy run keeps onlookers guessing
Bronz toy run keeps onlookers guessing
As the distant roar drew nearer, unsuspecting George St shoppers and retailers looked skyward, wondering if it was a jet plane, thunder, or perhaps a volcanic eruption.
Licence to swill led to severe alcohol problem
Licence to swill led to severe alcohol problem
James Bond, the secret agent with a licence to swill, drank his way to a severe alcohol use disorder, according to University of Otago researchers.
Boy injured at Dunedin scout camp
Boy injured at Dunedin scout camp
An 8-year-old boy was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition, after falling down a bank at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.
‘Nice family time’ at stadium goes down a treat
‘Nice family time’ at stadium goes down a treat
About 2500 people poured into Forsyth Barr Stadium at the weekend for a fun family Christmas event, which included making gifts for others.