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Praise, appreciation for Radich
Shocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach.
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Two deaths still under investigation
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Two deaths still under investigation
Two Southern workplace deaths last year are among nine ongoing WorkSafe investigations in the regions, official information shows.
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Mika returns to St Kilda to have her latest pup
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Mika returns to St Kilda to have her latest pup
St Kilda residents have welcomed a beloved seasonal resident, and a new treasure, back home.
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Firefighters’ strike ‘only option now’
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Firefighters’ strike ‘only option now’
Going on strike is the "only option now", a Dunedin firefighter says, as union negotiations enter a new year.
Obituary: Lan Yuan Chinese garden his legacy
Obituary: Lan Yuan Chinese garden his legacy
There was never much doubt John Henderson would follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in his choice of occupation.
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One person’s waste is another’s working life
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One person’s waste is another’s working life
It may not sound like glamorous work, but three people helping to keep Dunedin’s sewerage system operating in the holiday season sure seem to be upbeat about it.
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More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets
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More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets
A well-funded campaign is no guarantee of electoral success. Dunedin City Council election results provided proof of that.
'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich
'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich
Tributes have flowed for Dunedin city councillor and former mayor Jules Radich who died today following a heart attack.
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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations
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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations
Public opinion is being sought on how Dunedin City Council runs future New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the mayor says it is time for a rethink.
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ACC call for biker, driver safety
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ACC call for biker, driver safety
The first three months of each year is traditionally when the sun decides to come out and the heat comes on, creating the perfect environment to ride a motorcycle.
Minor injuries in two-car crash
Minor injuries in two-car crash
Emergency services were called to a two-car collision in Dunedin this morning.
Fresh air fun
Fresh air fun
Taieri Mouth friends Leon Perquin (left) and Kiptyn Garner, both 12, enjoy some air time on the Signal Hill mountainbike tracks yesterday.
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Signage dispute ‘targeted’
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Signage dispute ‘targeted’
Dunedin's highest-polling councillor says the city council’s failed bid to pursue him for legal costs relating to election sign rules was "vindictive".
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Family runs away with hill titles
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Family runs away with hill titles
Winning runs in the family for one fleet-footed Dunedin trio named three-way champions of this year’s Aramoana cliff run.
Thrillers, mysteries the most borrowed
Thrillers, mysteries the most borrowed
Dunedinites love a good murder, and the city’s librarians have the receipts to prove it.
Memorable arrival starts the year
Memorable arrival starts the year
Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.
Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares
Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares
A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid $1300 for two one-way seats with bags from Wellington.
Police happy with New Year's revellers in South
Police happy with New Year's revellers in South
Police say they are pleased with the behaviour of New Year's Eve revellers around the country.
Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026
Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations
Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.
Search over as calls for help likely from nearby address
Search over as calls for help likely from nearby address
A search operation found no signs of trouble after a person was heard yelling for help off a Dunedin track this morning.