One injured in crash near Blackhead
One person sustained moderate injuries in a two-car crash near Blackhead this afternoon.
Doorway to different dimensions installed in Octagon
Doorway to different dimensions installed in Octagon
A sculpture depicting a doorway to different dimensions is being installed in the Octagon today.
Anticipating testing times
Anticipating testing times in South
Dedicated Covid-19 testing centres are being set up in Dunedin and Invercargill as southern health providers prepare for the reappearance of the pandemic disease.
Councillors push back against ORC rates hike, seek cap
Councillors push back against ORC rates hike, seek cap
Otago regional councillors have pushed back against a recommended 20% rates rise next year.
Whale of a time had at open day
Whale of a time had at open day
The day started out well for Oliver Paterson.
Co-products offally underused: academic
Co-products offally underused: academic
Fancy a shake of pizzle powder in your chowder? How about some heart in your tart?
Artisan markets popular despite Covid-19 curbs
Artisan markets popular despite Covid-19 curbs
From purchasing pottery and "perfect" cheese rolls to fostering family ties, the "100% Dunedin" festive spirit of the Christmas Artisan Markets refused to be dampened by Covid-19 restrictions.
ORC code of conduct not up to job, QC says
ORC code of conduct not up to job, QC says
The Otago Regional Council will review its code of conduct after an eminent Dunedin lawyer called its present version not fit for purpose.
Licence suspended after passing police at 141km/h
Licence suspended after passing police at 141km/h
A man who decided to overtake a police car at 141km/h on Dunedin's Northern Motorway won't be getting behind the wheel again any time soon.
SDHB child services prepared for Delta
SDHB child services prepared for Delta
Southern child health services do not expect to be overwhelmed once the more infectious Delta strain of Covid-19 arrives in Otago and Southland.
Wheel makes rescues easier
Wheel makes rescues easier
The arrival of a new monowheel at the Dunedin Central Fire Station is set to make rescue operations easier, safer, faster and probably more comfortable.
Work by top NZ artists offered in online auction
Work by top NZ artists offered in online auction
If you would like a Wounded Carrot, a Burial at Sea, or even a Window in Spain, now is your chance to buy one.
Christmas spirit rising
Christmas spirit rising
Network Visuals employees Harry Smith (left) and Jake Szostak prepare to put the top on Dunedin’s Christmas tree in the Octagon on Saturday.
Record cohort of Maori health graduands
Record cohort of Maori health graduands
A 12-year partnership between the Ministry of Health and Otago university’s Maori Health Workforce Development Unit has yielded the university's largest number of Maori health professionals, who...
Season's greetings penned for prisoners
Season's greetings penned for prisoners
Prisoner Correspondence Network members (from left) Poppy Johns, Kirsten Gibson and Peyton Bond write festive messages in Christmas cards to people in prison.
Rescue helicopter demand at new high
Rescue helicopter demand at new high
Otago Regional Rescue Helicopters spent nearly 3000 hours in the air last year as demand for the service increased to new highs.
Orca siblings’ visits bringing joy
Orca siblings’ visits bringing joy: worker
An orca sighting is an amazing, but not unheard of, experience for ferry service operator Rachel McGregor after 18 years working on Otago Harbour.
Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff
Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff
The way victims of a horrific fire at the former Seacliff psychiatric hospital should be acknowledged has yet to be determined, but there are plans to give visitors to the site much more context...
Dunedin writer brings untold Kiwi war stories to life
Dunedin writer brings untold Kiwi war stories to life
Author Renée Hollis admits she was a bit overwhelmed by the response she received when she put out a call for people to send her untold stories, letters, diaries and photographs from World War 2.
Orca visit harbour again
Orca visit harbour again
Two orca were spotted in the harbour today as Port to Port ferry passengers were treated an unexpected close encounter.