Mother still waiting for coronial inquest into son's death
A Dunedin mother whose son killed himself six years ago says she is still waiting for a coroner's inquest into his death.
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Rider off to compete in Sydney - sans pony
Rider off to compete in Sydney - sans pony
A North Taieri girl was ‘‘shocked’’ to qualify to represent her country in a horse riding competition in Australia.
Writer putting it all together
Writer putting it all together
Scott Elmegreen has been telling stories all his life, so it’s no wonder he has made a career out of it. The American writer tells Rebecca Fox about the importance of keeping his work diverse.
Project to tackle possum problem
Project to tackle possum problem
A trapping project has been launched to control the possum population of Chain Hills.
Neighbours Day expanded
Neighbours Day expanded
Communities in Concord and Waldronville are among neighbourhood groups across Dunedin coming together to mark Neighbours Day.
OGHS class of 1953 to reunite
OGHS class of 1953 to reunite
Some say you should never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.
Armed police at schools, mosques
Armed police at schools, mosques
Southern police will remain armed and continue to provide a presence at mosques and schools.
No conviction for damaging 'those teeth'
No conviction for damaging 'those teeth'
The man who filmed himself chipping a piece from Dunedin's waterfront tooth sculpture has walked away without a conviction.
Charities' role essential in caring for our elderly
Charities' role essential in caring for our elderly
Without the foresight of Dunedin's Presbyterian forefathers, the aged-care sector in Otago would be in a far worse state than it is today.
Silence supports prayers at mosque
Silence supports prayers at mosque
Friday prayers were held as usual at Dunedin's mosque yesterday, but on the street outside about 1000 supporters stood silent.
Interactive adventure in Botanic Garden
Interactive adventure in Botanic Garden
One homegrown Dunedin Fringe Festival event is taking audience participation to a new level.
Three car crash on Ravensbourne Rd
Three car crash on Ravensbourne Rd
One person has required medical attention following a three car crash on Ravensbourne Rd this afternoon.
Church, survivors sign agreement
Church, survivors sign agreement
A new agreement between the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin and a survivors' support group could provide a national template for healing, both groups say.
Fewer international students expected
Fewer international students expected
Dunedin can expect a drop in international student numbers as a result of the Christchurch massacre.
Play well balanced by lead performances
Play well balanced by lead performances
Justin Eade's play, Home Invasion, which is being presented by the Taieri Dramatic Society, is an intriguing play about hopelessness and hope. For once, there's more of the latter than the former.
Vanity antics fair game for comedy
Vanity antics fair game for comedy
Here's a neat idea: if you were going to produce a play set in the vanity area outside ladies' loos, you could do a lot worse than stage it in a small space outside ladies' loos.
Heartfelt thanks in letter from KVC pupil
Heartfelt thanks in letter from KVC pupil
A week after the Christchurch terror attack, a 14-year-old Muslim pupil at Kaikorai Valley College has written an open letter to her fellow pupils, thanking them for their love and support.
Image of togetherness chosen for global magazine
Image of togetherness chosen for global magazine
A former Dunedin artist has been chosen to illustrate the cover of Time magazine's international edition for its special report on the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Together as one
Together as one
From horror, good can come. In the hours and days after the horrendous attack on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, there seemed no escape from the darkness.
'Failures' in issuing gun licence
'Failures' in issuing gun licence
Police vetting in Dunedin of the man accused of the Christchurch terror attacks showed "all sorts of failures," a leading firearms lawyer says.