Jake and his dog have their day
While most dog owners play fetch with their pooches, King’s High School pupil Jake Remon has taken it a step further.
Man in his 40s sentenced for sex offence against teen
Man in his 40s sentenced for sex offence against teen
A man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl puts it down to "10 minutes of drunken madness", his lawyer says.
Minimal risk from substance in Sawyers Bay: DCC
Minimal risk from substance in Sawyers Bay: DCC
Ammonium nitrate stored in a hazardous goods store near Dunedin has minimal risk, the Dunedin City Council says.
Car and truck collide in Mosgiel
Car and truck collide in Mosgiel
Emergency services were called to a crash involving a car and a truck near Mosgiel yesterday afternoon.
Regional museums join forces to address funding concerns
Regional museums join forces to address funding concerns
The Otago, Canterbury and Auckland War Memorial museums have recently joined forces in a video conference meeting with the Ministry of Culture and Heritage over funding concerns.
Incident ‘very confusing’ - complainant
Incident ‘very confusing’ - complainant
Hours after allegedly being raped by a former elite athlete, a woman messaged the man and asked him to come over for a hug, a court has heard.
Lectures cancelled at Otago University
Lectures cancelled at Otago University
The University of Otago has announced all face to face lectures and clinics are cancelled for today after the announcement last night that Covid-19 community transmission is back.
Hope cathedral in use soon
Hope cathedral in use soon
Despite fire tearing through a Dunedin cathedral, its dean hopes services will resume on Sunday.
Police car crashes on SH1 south of Dunedin
Police car crashes on SH1 south of Dunedin
A police car was involved in a two collision near Dunedin this evening.
Clark imparts wisdom
Clark imparts wisdom
Gender bias, the media, Covid-19 and cannabis were up for discussion during former prime minister Helen Clark’s visit to Dunedin yesterday.
Smiths City moving to Meridian Mall
Smiths City moving to Meridian Mall
Smiths City says it is happy with the information it has been given by Meridian Mall managers around the earthquake safety of the building where it will soon be based.
Workers withdrawn from Pike River after carcinogens found
Workers withdrawn from Pike River after carcinogens found
Underground workers have been withdrawn from the Pike River Mine after samples showed the presence of carcinogens.
Historical treasure at proposed tip site
Historical treasure at proposed tip site
The Otokia archaeological landscape "has been hardly investigated", and its cultural significance should be understood before a proposed landfill at Smooth Hill is pursued, a university researcher...
Research to institute white tooth crowns
Research to institute white tooth crowns
Better dental care options for decay in baby teeth could soon become a reality, through new and improved Dunedin tooth-capping technology.
Parties in the student quarter on a Tuesday
Parties in the student quarter on a Tuesday
National Party Taieri candidate Liam Kernaghan speaks to students Hannah Johns (20, left) and Bri Leahy (26) during the Political Clubs Day in The Link at the University of Otago yesterday.
Postwar reunion not one to forget
Postwar reunion not one to forget
John Bradley will always remember a special moment that happened 75 years ago this month, during the last days of World War 2.
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
A fire which damaged the roof of Dunedin landmark St Paul's Cathedral appears to have been started by accident, a fire investigator says.
Oranga ticked off for seizure
Oranga ticked off for seizure
A Dunedin grandmother who had a six-year dispute with government agencies about taking her grandson away from her family had moments when she considered giving up.
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
A man spotted performing an indecent act on his balcony has been warned by police.
Time waits for no-one
Time waits for no-one
Time has once again slipped away from the Dunedin Municipal Chambers clock.