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Judge appreciates welcome
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Judge appreciates welcome
Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says.
School collaborates to produce artwork
School collaborates to produce artwork
The talents of the entire Musselburgh School have been combined for a new artwork.
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
The memory of a late Dunedin musician will live on thanks to donations to a charity close to his heart.
Pub-goers nabbed in weekend drink-driving blitz
Pub-goers nabbed in weekend drink-driving blitz
People seen leaving the pub and getting into their vehicles were among those caught in a weekend drink-driving blitz by police in Dunedin.
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Kapa haka swansong poignant for student
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Kapa haka swansong poignant for student
Performing at the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest felt a little bit sad for Archibald Valentine, 16, because he knew it was going to be his last time.
Chilling out with a plunge
Chilling out with a plunge
About 300 people braved a frosty morning to take part in the 96th annual polar plunge at St Clair Beach yesterday.
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Cheerleaders display their skills
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Cheerleaders display their skills
Handsprings, tucks, rolls, roundoffs and high-flying stunts took over a Dunedin secondary school's gymnasium as cheerleaders from around the city showed a packed room what they could do.
Lanterns take shape for carnival
Lanterns take shape for carnival
Espen Lorenz, 10, of Dunedin, holds the lanterns he and his mother made at the Lantern Workshop in the Meridian Mall on Saturday.
Schools turn out for kapa haka contest
Schools turn out for kapa haka contest
He Waka Kotuia (King’s and Queen’s high schools, above) competes in the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin yesterday.
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Call for liquor store to close earlier
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Call for student quarter liquor store to close earlier
A Dunedin bottle store in the heart of the city’s student quarter has been urged to shut its doors earlier to reduce the risk of "alcohol-fuelled violence" and admissions to hospital.
Brows that can’t be beaten: tattooist tops field
Brows that can’t be beaten: tattooist tops field
A Dunedin cosmetic tattooist says she was "completely shocked" to be named a winner at an international beauty competition.
School becomes shearing shed
School becomes shearing shed
Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.
Study founder dies
Study founder dies
Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
"Putting the power in women’s own hands."
Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe
Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe
A woman missing from Dunedin Hospital has been found safe, police say.
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.