Market followed protocols: police
An allegation of Covid protocol breaches at the Otago Farmers Market at the weekend is believed to be the first major Covid-related callout for Dunedin police in six months.
City Forests’ $4.94m half-year profit the best of DCC-controlled enterprises
City Forests’ $4.94m half-year profit the best of DCC-controlled enterprises
The Dunedin City Council’s forestry company was a highlight in a balance sheet that appears to be holding up relatively well despite Covid-19 challenges.
Familiar tune positive sign after surgery
Familiar tune positive sign after surgery
Graeme Downes awoke from the haze of general anaesthesia singing one of his own songs.
Decades of experience in exercise
Decades of experience in exercise
There is no age limit on sweating it out with your friends.
SDHB’s Covid efforts highlighted
SDHB’s Covid efforts highlighted
Southern medical staff went the extra mile and then some in the fight against Covid-19, newly released figures show.
Help for residents during peninsula power outages
Help for residents during peninsula power outages
Otago Peninsula residents without power for significant periods over the next two weeks will be able to use a local hall and services for toilets and refrigerators after the local community board...
Beach stroll a reminder of gallop down memory lane
Beach stroll a reminder of gallop down memory lane
When the photographer called them over, they thought they were in big trouble.
90-minute wait for ambulance
90-minute wait for ambulance
An elderly woman who tripped and fell in Green Island’s main street yesterday waited an hour and a-half for an ambulance.
Court hears views on charged topic of water rights
Court hears views on charged topic of water rights
More than 40 groups and individuals will have their say on the future of water rights in Otago, as a seven-week court hearing begins in Dunedin.
Suspected gun store shoplifting spurs action
Suspected gun store shoplifting spurs action
A man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal ammunition from a Dunedin firearms store yesterday.
Parole denied after study plans shelved
Parole denied after study plans shelved
A murderer has been declined parole after he reneged on plans to transfer to another prison so he could study for a PhD.
Sew Hoy building granted top rating
Sew Hoy building granted top rating
Dunedin's Sew Hoy building has been recognised as a Category 1 place on the New Zealand Heritage List.
Several factors possible in fish deaths
Several factors possible in fish deaths
Several factors may have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of fish at a Dunedin stream last month.
Corvettes rally unofficially
Corvettes rally unofficially
The thing about Corvettes is, once you put your foot on the gas, they are very hard to stop.
Third drink-driving charge after routine traffic stop
Third drink-driving charge after routine traffic stop
A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody on a raft of charges after a routine traffic stop in Dunedin at the weekend.
Fewer disciplinary actions put down to Covid
Fewer disciplinary actions put down to Covid
Last year’s Covid-19 lockdown is believed to be behind Otago and Southland schools recording some of their lowest numbers of stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions in the past five years.
Electrical fault at rest-home sparks callout
Electrical fault at rest-home sparks callout
Six fire appliances, an electrician and Delta personnel were called to an aged residential care facility in the Dunedin suburb of Kew on Saturday night.
Arrest over alleged theft attempt at Gun City
Arrest over alleged theft attempt at Gun City
A man has been arrested by police after allegedly trying to steal gun ammunition from a Dunedin firearms store this afternoon.
Friends find key to film success
Friends find key to film success
Have those car keys really become invisible?
Otago University link to solving HIV puzzle
Otago University link to solving HIV puzzle
Researchers, including a former Dunedin scientist, have made a discovery which raises hopes of finding an eventual cure for HIV.