Trapped driver rescued after phoning for help
A driver trapped in a van was cut free by firefighters who used a ladder to get down a bank on Three Mile Hill Rd this morning.
Halting of housing project ‘scandalous’
Halting of housing project ‘scandalous’
A major state housing development in Port Chalmers appears to have been stopped partway through the project.
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‘You have to put the pressure on’
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‘You have to put the pressure on’
One of the campaigners who led the successful bid to save neurosurgery in Dunedin says it is time to restart the campaign for the new Dunedin hospital.
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Shining a light on stigma, FASD
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Shining a light on stigma, FASD
A Dunedin foster mother fighting to break the stigma around foetal alcohol spectrum disorder had some of the city’s landmarks lit up in red to raise awareness.
Participation rates take off for Otago Polyfest
Participation rates take off for Otago Polyfest
Participation rates for the Otago Polyfest were the highest they have been for several years, organisers say.
Sneak preview for Mecca fans
Sneak preview for Mecca fans
Dunedin shoppers will be able to get their hands on beauty and makeup products from Mecca as early as next week, before the store officially opens in November.
Hoiho, hoiho, it’s off to vote we go . . .
Hoiho, hoiho, it’s off to vote we go . . .
Dunedin has less than a week to get behind the hoiho in its race to win bird of the year.
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Ovals tents gone but 'terrible week' for Night Shelter
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Ovals tents gone but 'terrible week' for Night Shelter
Tents sheltering people at the Oval in Dunedin have disappeared, but charities say the city’s homelessness crisis continues and a solution is still needed.
Running for Palestinians
Running for Palestinians
Dunedin woman Poppy Restieaux’s hatred of long-distance running will not stop her from running an ultra-marathon to raise money for Palestinian refugees.
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Memorial cruise draws in car lovers
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Memorial cruise draws in car lovers
Motor enthusiasts revved their engines and squealed their tyres to celebrate the life and legacy of a motorsport great in Dunedin yesterday.
Brigade putting funds from Ducati’s sale towards vehicle
Brigade putting funds from Ducati’s sale towards vehicle
A high-speed motorbike donated to a Dunedin fire brigade in gratitude for its heroic efforts saving a trapped horse has sold for $6250.
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Owners jump gun on reopening of venue
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Owners jump gun on reopening of venue
The reopening of a landmark Dunedin music venue has been delayed after its owners promoted the establishment before being granted a liquor licence.
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Conflict insight focus of lecture
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Conflict insight focus of lecture
The Treaty of Waitangi was a peaceful resolution to what could have been a conflict as deeply rooted as the present war in Gaza, a Dunedin-based Israeli Jewish man says.
Gift of mirrors ‘beautiful gesture’
Gift of mirrors ‘beautiful gesture’
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the most generous of them all?
Intelligent show raises queer voice in brilliant style
Intelligent show raises queer voice in brilliant style
On Saturday evening, the Mayfair Theatre, the home of music hall, was filled with what director and compere for The Ultimate Drag Show, Olivia Dreams, dubbed the "tri, bi and don’t know" community only too ready for a belly laugh and only too happy to be loud and proud.
Call to watch for mpox signs
Call to watch for mpox signs
Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora is asking people to monitor for signs of the viral illness mpox after contacts of known cases attended Queenstown’s Winter Pride Festival last month.
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Five options on water services to be discussed
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Five options on water services to be discussed
Options for how Otago and Southland councils could work together to provide water services have been drafted and will soon be tested politically.
New players encouraged to 'Love Tennis' at club events
New players encouraged to 'Love Tennis' at club events
Tennis clubs across the country opened their doors over the weekend for a nationwide event, offering free lessons and activities.
Breakfast beers behind one of 22 drink-driving offences
Breakfast beers behind one of 22 drink-driving offences
A Dunedin man who drank two beers for breakfast after celebrating the birth of a friend's baby was more than four times the legal limit when stopped by police mid-morning.
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Firm ‘worried’ it will lose hospital plumbing job
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Firm ‘worried’ it will lose hospital plumbing job
Workers at a Dunedin firm tasked with the plumbing at the new hospital inpatients building fear the contract hangs in the balance, the Otago Daily Times understands.