Possible Mosgiel pool site polarises
Mosgiel people will soon find out where their new pool will be built — but it might not make a splash with everyone.
Dunedin
New manager enjoying life in new surroundings
New manager enjoying life in new surroundings
Newly-appointed Alzheimer’s Otago manager Liz Harburg is adapting to both a new city and a new role, in her fourth month in Dunedin.
Flu cases down overall in NZ, but not in South
Flu cases down overall in NZ, but not in South
The rate of reported flu-like diseases has sharply dropped nationally in the past week, but that trend has seemingly not reached the South.
‘Mind-boggling’ restoration task
‘Mind-boggling’ restoration task
Repairing and restoring an old former infant classroom at the Taieri Historical Museum and Park remains a major challenge, organisers say.
Dunedin police 'reputation at risk' over breath-testing
Dunedin police 'reputation at risk' over breath-testing
National Party police spokesperson Brett Hudson says he finds revelations Dunedin police may have regularly breath-tested people in their homes "deeply troubling".
First gun collection nets 129 firearms
First gun collection nets 129 firearms
The South's first gun collection event ran smoothly and was a success, netting at least 129 now-illegal firearms from 87 owners, police say.
Blood Service needs more plasma donors
Blood Service needs more plasma donors
The New Zealand Blood Service is asking Dunedin residents to step up and donate more plasma, as it struggles to meet demand for the life-preserving substance.
What the moonlanding meant to me
What the moonlanding meant to me
Fifty years ago, humans first set foot on the moon. Four Southern experts describe what it means for them.
Deaf Lucy finds new life
Deaf Lucy finds new life
A new start to life with a kind-hearted Dunedin man is working out brilliantly for profoundly deaf whippet-kelpie cross dog Lucy.
World War 2 stories sought by researcher
World War 2 stories sought by researcher
Dunedin researcher Renee Hollis wants your family’s World War 2 stories, no matter how big or how small.
US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’
US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’
After five years in the field of inclusive mixed-ability dance, Hahna Briggs will travel to the United States next month to train with the best.
Enthusiastic moon coverage in 'ODT'
Enthusiastic moon coverage in 'ODT'
News of the impending lunar landing led the Otago Daily Times front page for six papers in a row, as the progress of the three Apollo 11 astronauts captured the world's imagination.
Drink-driver caught in the act at wheel
Drink-driver caught in the act at wheel
While fielding questions from his car, a 33-year-old man swigged from a bottle of beer - then reached over to his passenger seat and opened another one.
Bulls' teeth key to human dental product
Bulls' teeth key to human dental product
A mineral found in bulls' teeth could soon be used in bone and dental grafts, according to Otago University researchers.
Heavy rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin on watch
Heavy rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin on watch
Heavy rain warnings are in place for parts of Otago as a southerly front makes its way across the lower South Island.
Students embrace Enviroweek's return
Students embrace Enviroweek's return
University students have revived their traditional week celebrating all things green - including composting, an information day, and a movie screening.
Prof aims to promote Chinese Garden
Prof aims to promote Chinese Garden
Dunedin Chinese Garden honorary curator James Beattie hopes his appointment will help boost the garden's reputation in international scholarly circles.
House fire in Calton Hill
House fire in Calton Hill
A house fire in Dunedin which is thought to have started in a bedroom has been extinguished this afternoon.
Otago students gain 3 of 4 Antarctic study scholarships
Otago students gain 3 of 4 Antarctic study scholarships
Universityof Otago students Olivia Truax, Maren Richter and Rilee Thomas have received three of four national scholarships to support study in the Antarctic.
'Scarfies' 20 years on
'Scarfies' 20 years on
Two decades have passed since the release of the film Scarfies gave the rest of the world a glimpse of Dunedin student culture, writes Elena McPhee.