Rocket boy
Charlie Loretan's proud of his creation, a jetpack he crafted at the Dunedin Public Library as part of the NZ International Science Festival on this week.
Two-thirds prefer current one-way
Two-thirds prefer current one-way
Two-thirds of responses so far to a survey on changes to Dunedin’s central city one-way system want it to remain as it is.
‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister
‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister
An Oamaru man arrested during the Level 4 lockdown deliberately coughed on police and told them "I've got Covid-19", a court has heard.
Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver
Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver
Trying to stop someone from drink driving earned a Dunedin Good Samaritan a broken pelvis for her efforts, after she was dragged along the road by a car.
Dunedin first choice for managed isolation facilities in South
Dunedin first choice for managed isolation facilities in South
Dunedin is the Southern District Health Board’s first choice should managed Covid-19 isolation facilities be set up in the South.
Man who stabbed horse to appeal
Man who stabbed horse to appeal
The man who stabbed a beloved miniature horse to death in a frenzied attack will appeal his sentence.
ANZ branch at Otago Uni to be shut down next month
ANZ branch at Otago Uni to be shut down next month
Another bank will shut its doors in Dunedin next month.
Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC
Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC
Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs has been ousted from her role, and Andrew Noone has been voted in as her successor.
Bakery owner expanding next door with new cafe
Bakery owner expanding next door with new cafe
A George St bakery is expanding to take over a neighbouring cafe.
Roofing project gets a lift
Roofing project gets a lift
A roofing project taking more than a year at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum neared its end yesterday.
Wintry blast brings snow to South
Wintry blast brings snow to South
Snow has been falling in many parts of the South, including at the top of Dunedin's Northern Motorway, as a wintry blast moves through today.
iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections
iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections
A taste of what is to come has been revealed by iD fashion in the lead-up to its International Emerging Designer Awards.
Noone probable successor if Hobbs goes
Noone probable successor if Hobbs goes
A meeting to determine whether Marian Hobbs is removed as chairwoman of the Otago Regional Council could be over quickly.
Muller picks win in new Taieri seat
Muller picks win in new Taieri seat
Todd Muller made a bold prediction yesterday on his first visit to Dunedin as National leader.
Self-harm after impure-drug use
Self-harm after impure-drug use
A Dunedin student trying to scratch his eyeballs out has prompted a warning from police about drug use.
Dunedin jobs lost; Scott in recovery mode
Dunedin jobs lost; Scott in recovery mode
Scott Technology has had to let go of 20% of its global workforce, including 15 jobs in Dunedin, as a result of Covid-19 impacts.
Chance to work on brand new vessel ‘very special’
Chance to work on brand new vessel ‘very special’
Boarding the Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest ship will be a dream come true for one Dunedin man.
Wintry blast prompts snow warnings
Wintry blast prompts snow warnings
Wild wintry weather hitting the South could bring snow to main highways, including Dunedin's Northern Motorway, and heavy falls are possible in some areas.
All can vote on Hobbs
All can vote on Hobbs
All councillors will be free to vote on whether Marian Hobbs should be removed as chairwoman of the Otago Regional Council tomorrow.
Outram couple get apology for ceremony medal mix-up
Outram couple get apology for ceremony medal mix-up
Government House has apologised to Outram couple Graeme and Rosslyn Gale after they were inadvertently given the wrong medals at an investiture ceremony last week.