Alcohol involved in crashes
A man whose car crashed and rolled into a ditch recorded a breath-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Myanmar nationals to protest junta
Myanmar nationals to protest junta
Two Dunedin residents from Myanmar will speak out as part of a peaceful protest, despite fears of reprisal from the military junta.
‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains
‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains
About 1000 University of Otago students yesterday embraced sustainability and bargain hunting as they swarmed into an O Week sale featuring pre-loved furniture and clothing.
Cyclists’ annual breakfast get-together pleases organisers
Cyclists’ annual breakfast get-together pleases organisers
For those with two wheels and a big appetite, the Dunedin Railway Station was the place to fuel up yesterday morning.
Claim attack spurred by fear for life
Claim attack spurred by fear for life
A man accused of a cricket bat murder said he only attacked the victim because he felt his life was under threat.
Concern staff being put at risk after crashes
Concern staff being put at risk after crashes
Port Chalmers Deputy Fire Chief Cory White is concerned some motorists are still putting roadside emergency staff at risk after crashes.
Trees to be assessed
Trees to be assessed
The condition of trees at Queens Gardens in Dunedin will be assessed after a branch from an elm tree there fell across a state highway in the central city.
Otago calls on students to self-isolate
Otago calls on students to self-isolate
Some students in Dunedin are self-isolating and the University of Otago has issued an alert aimed at tracking down any recent arrivals with connections to the latest Auckland Covid-19 cluster.
Fallen tree branch stalls central city traffic
Fallen tree branch stalls central city traffic
A large tree branch fell on a central Dunedin street this morning, disrupting traffic for a time.
New event fund to attract domestic tourists
New event fund to attract domestic tourists
A contestable fund of $720,000 for events to draw domestic tourists to Dunedin will open on March 1.
Net loss of parking from changes to traffic, buses
Net loss of parking from changes to traffic, buses
Creation of a one-way street in central Dunedin will help to create an orderly space for 32 car parks, but improving access to bus stops in the wider city will come at the cost of 40 car parks.
Neighbours' dispute hits wrong note
Neighbours' dispute hits wrong note
A neighbourly dispute that hit the wrong note sparked police attention this week.
Jury told of blood-spattered scene
Jury told of blood-spattered scene
The home where a Dunedin man was bludgeoned to death was sprayed with blood and pieces of flesh, a court has heard.
Deep reservations about water reforms, council says
Deep reservations about water reforms, council says
National reform of water services could call into question what councils are for, Dunedin city councillors have warned.
Big four days for sport in Dunedin
Big four days for sport in Dunedin
A bumper week of sport awaits Dunedin.
Cricket bat killing: Injuries comparable to 'plane crash'
Cricket bat killing: Injuries comparable to 'plane crash'
A Dunedin man beaten to death with a cricket bat had extensive injuries, comparable to a victim of a plane crash, a pathologist says.
Drug-taking teen in hospital on busy night for police
Drug-taking teen in hospital on busy night for police
A teen who took several MDMA capsules was taken to hospital during a busy night for Dunedin police.
Private health patients costing public system $11.5m a year
Private health patients costing public system $11.5m a year
Private health patients are costing New Zealand's public system up to $11.5 million a year, a University of Otago study shows.
Dunedin woman sings to whales
Dunedin woman sings to whales
"Where the blue of the sea meets the sky, and the big yellow sun leads me home."
Toitu board seeks access to financial information
Toitu board seeks access to financial information
The Toitu Otago Settlers Museum board is keen to have further financial information about the museum provided again in future.