Filming of Netflix romance starts
Movie stars, lighting equipment and smoke machines seemed somewhat out of place on Dunedin’s otherwise quiet downtown streets.
Police seek witnesses who offered help after Octagon attack
Police seek witnesses who offered help after Octagon attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men sustained serious injuries in an altercation in the Octagon last month.
Budget huge task for SDHB
Budget huge task for SDHB
Health Minister Andrew Little has demanded that the cash-strapped Southern District Health Board break even in the next financial year.
Beach restoration news celebrated
Beach restoration news celebrated
The party was for the Te Rauone community but all of Dunedin should celebrate approval to restore the beach at the peninsula hamlet, local identity Des Smith says.
Early days worrying times for critical care director
Early days worrying times for critical care director
In February last year, as he watched TV footage of Italian doctors working in field tents, SDHB critical care director Craig Carr wondered and worried what would happen if Covid-19 overwhelmed the region’s hospitals.
Protesters seek stand against Myanmar
Protesters seek stand against Myanmar
A march for Myanmar could not go ahead because of Covid-19 restrictions, but protesters in Dunedin still have a message for New Zealand’s Prime Minister.
Polytech postpones graduation ceremony
Polytech postpones graduation ceremony
Otago Polytechnic has postponed its graduation ceremony due to Covid-19 uncertainty.
Heroic efforts reined in rampant illness
Heroic efforts reined in rampant illness
Covid-19 has, to date, been a success story for the southern health system, but it could have been much, much worse. Mike Houlahan talks to officials about the scale of the challenge the pandemic has posed them.
Cricket bat death: accused 'acted in heat of the moment'
Cricket bat death: accused 'acted in heat of the moment'
WARNING: graphic content. A man who beat his friend to death with a cricket bat did so in the face of a legitimate threat and “in the heat of the moment”, his lawyer has told a Dunedin jury.
Further probe of Kettle Park landfill
Further investigation of Kettle Park landfill
More investigation will be needed of an old landfill on Dunedin’s coast.
International fare much enjoyed
International fare much enjoyed
Lily Thoroughgood (19, left), of Christchurch, and Fernanda Posada (19), of Hamilton, enjoy the tasty offerings at the International Food Festival held in the Museum Reserve on Saturday evening.
Polystyrene not for bins
Polystyrene not for bins
Polystyrene should not be put in Dunedin recycling bins, but it can be taken to a Mitre 10 Mega store for recycling.
New ventilation system proposed for unused ICU
New ventilation system proposed for unused ICU
A year after it was due to open, stage two of Dunedin Hospital’s intensive care unit upgrade may be a step closer to receiving patients.
Priest being investigated over sexual accusation
Priest being investigated over sexual accusation
A Dunedin Catholic priest is being investigated over an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Events axed in South after Level 2 return
Events axed in South after Level 2 return
Events have been cancelled and the first day of university lectures will be held remotely after new Covid-19 cases sparked a return to Alert Level 2 in the South.
Programme for elders celebrated
Programme for elders celebrated
Maori elders recently gathered at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum to celebrate a new strength and balance exercise programme for people over 55.
Cadbury dairy building needs strengthening
Cadbury dairy building needs strengthening
A building with heritage value that has to be retained at the site of Dunedin’s new hospital development may need significant structural improvements to be used for any purpose.
Win for wildlife hospital team in national bike challenge
Win for wildlife hospital team in national bike challenge
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital staff and volunteers collectively cycled 2940km, close to double the length of New Zealand, last month.
Public invited to give familiar train new name
Public invited to give familiar train new name
The popular train at Dunedin Botanic Garden has a new engine after 29 years, and will soon have a new name to go with it.
Father raises swim-price concerns
Father raises swim-price concerns
Moana Pool is a fantastic community asset but only if people can afford to swim there, a Dunedin father says.