Need for housing exposed
Need for housing exposed
The eviction of long-term residents from a Taieri camping ground has exposed a need for alternative housing near Dunedin that is now not being met, advocates say.
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Autonomy to return: minister
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Autonomy to return: minister
The Tertiary Education Minister expects Otago Polytechnic to be returned to its former autonomy by the end of next year.
Knife-wielding man made threats to people: police
Knife-wielding man made threats to people: police
A knife-wielding Dunedin man caused chaos when he allegedly threatened several people, pulled a window off its hinges and demanded money off a pedestrian in Dunedin.
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Land acquisition plan refloated
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Land acquisition plan refloated
A proposed land acquisition scheme to get ahead of climate change challenges in South Dunedin has been brought to the attention of the new government.
Bandit believed to have been vanquished
Bandit believed to have been vanquished
An infamous possum dubbed the Te Rauone bandit that evaded capture on Otago Peninsula for years has finally met its match — a hound by the name of Sophie.
Campaign leans into city’s quirks, charm
Campaign leans into city’s quirks, charm
The humble brag lies behind Dunedin’s latest destination marketing campaign, mixing cinematic imagery with a laconic shrug.
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Further arrests possible
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Further arrests possible
Police have not ruled out further arrests 17 months on from the parkside killing of a Dunedin man.
Otago expects deficit to rise, staff cuts to fall
Otago expects deficit to rise, staff cuts to fall
The University of Otago’s deficit is expected to balloon to almost $29 million next year as it scales back plans to save money by cutting jobs.
Crews tame vegetation fire near Middlemarch
Crews tame vegetation fire near Middlemarch
Smoke spotted in the distance by a Middlemarch resident turned out to be a sizeable vegetation blaze, fire officials say.
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Plans to save city heritage
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Plans to save city heritage
Regulations about the seismic strength of buildings create a considerable risk of Dunedin losing some of its valuable heritage, a draft action plan warns.
Police charge man with performing indecent act
Police charge man with performing indecent act
A man has been charged after being witnessed by members of the public allegedly performing an indecent act on the balcony of a central Dunedin hotel.
New chapter dawns in school’s history as rebuild nears completion
New chapter dawns in school’s history as rebuild nears completion
Work continues on construction at Dunedin’s historic Arthur Street School.
Call to clarify funding method for new hospital
Call to clarify funding method for new hospital
Ingrid Leary has called for Minister of Health Shane Reti to clarify if the new government is considering a public-private partnership to fund the building of the new Dunedin Hospital.
Anniversary tour brings Cloudboy back
Anniversary tour brings Cloudboy back
A Dunedin dream pop band hoping to relive their memories of the Dunedin Sound are returning to their old stomping ground for an anniversary tour.
DCC mulls switch in weed-control method
DCC mulls switch in weed-control method
The Dunedin City Council will weigh up whether it should switch to a more costly method of weed control, or stick to its current practice which is considered harmful to the environment.
Two George St stores broken into
Two George St stores broken into
Two shops on George St were the subject of smash-and-grab burglaries early this morning.
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Marches will continue until permanent ceasefire established: organisers
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Marches will continue until permanent ceasefire established: organisers
Organisers of a pro-Palestine rally in Dunedin say they will continue their efforts throughout the month unless there is a permanent ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
Dealer who mowed down Dunedin man jailed
Unity Park death: Dealer who mowed down Dunedin man jailed
A drug-dealer who fatally mowed down a Dunedin man over a $350 debt has been jailed.
Pensioners' driveway dispute ends in alleged assault
Pensioners' driveway dispute ends in alleged assault
A driveway dispute between two elderly Dunedin neighbours reached boiling point when one entered the other's home and beat him with a bat.
Maryhill knifeman left trail of chaos - police
Maryhill knifeman left trail of chaos - police
A knife-wielding Dunedin man caused chaos when he allegedly threatened multiple people, pulled a window off its hinges and demanded money off a pedestrian in Dunedin last week.