People ‘reeling’ after death of student
People ‘reeling’ after death of student
A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".
No injuries in two-vehicle crash
No injuries in two-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.
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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities
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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities
A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.
Panels reflect ORC building’s new name
Panels reflect ORC building’s new name
Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.
Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers
Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers
People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.
The inside job
The inside job
The inside of Dunedin’s new ACC building is taking shape. The building, called ACC Ōtepoti, is located between High and Dowling Sts.
Here’s looking at you
Here’s looking at you
Aotea Security technician Albert Fremlin adds a camera to the CCTV system in the Octagon, Dunedin, on Tuesday.
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Second player in sex-video scandal
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'Completely unacceptable': Second player in sex-video scandal
A second player from a Green Island rugby team has admitted to secretly filming a half-naked woman and posting it to a group chat.
New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’
New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’
An Auckland woman who has moved to Dunedin is making it her mission to tell people how lucky they are to live here.
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.
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Blind pensioner in court over crowbar attack
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Blind pensioner avoids conviction for crowbar attack on neighbour
A legally blind pensioner has avoided any punishment for attacking his rowdy neighbour with a crowbar.
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Studying conspiracy theories
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Studying conspiracy theories
Some conspiracy theorists recommend we only go out in public with aluminium-foil hats on — to protect our brains from being scanned.
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
The elderly are paying the price for people’s complacency towards Covid-19, a Dunedin aged-care advocate says.
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
Lack of detail about a $23 million upgrade of the Dunedin City Council headquarters has left some councillors frustrated.
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
Forget places with hot and steamy climates.
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Chambers work not finalised
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Chambers work not finalised
The Dunedin City Council has yet to nail down precisely what will be required for seismic strengthening of the Municipal Chambers.
Fog disrupts flights
Fog disrupts flights
Dunedin Airport had 13 flight disruptions due to fog yesterday.
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
A Dunedin dance teacher has hung up his dancing shoes after nearly 50 years of teaching couples how to find their way around a ballroom.
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Social worker suspended over dodgy Covid vaccine exemption
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Social worker suspended over dodgy Covid vaccine exemption
A Dunedin-based social worker who issued a shonky Covid-19 vaccine exemption has been suspended for a year.
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
A Dunedin teenager’s poignant reflection on the Christchurch terror attacks has earned her a spot at a national final for a speechmaking competition.