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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
A Dunedin man accused of a grisly murder admitted lying to police about how he sustained a cut to his hand.
Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'
Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'
A Dunedin man who grabbed a woman at the beach and tried to get her in his car for "a kiss" was on the run after two assaults.
Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’
Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’
A Dunedin-based fire command unit lost power and had to ‘‘coast’’ ahead of firefighters striking today for better pay and equipment.
Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work
Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work
Portobello Rd will be closed during daytime hours next week while essential safety work to repair slips and remove damaged and dangerous trees takes place.
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
Port Otago and its property arm "being stolen away" from the ORC may be used to pay off other councils’ debt, its chairwoman says, but she's comfortable with proposed local body changes.
Property damage alleged after arrest
Property damage alleged after arrest
A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with wilful damage, after allegedly becoming aggressive at the Dunedin Holiday Park.
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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch
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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch
Dunedin's mayor has offered a profuse apology after 300 grant applications were left in limbo following her governance shake-up.
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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’
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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’
Warren Ockwell might be about to turn 90, but says building floats for the Dunedin Santa Parade keeps him young.
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‘Tent City’ violence fears
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‘Tent City’ violence fears
The assault of a youth coach and a dog biting a young touch rugby player come amid fears of escalating violence linked to the homeless camp at Dunedin’s Oval sports ground.
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Walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
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‘Nothing flash’: walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
When Roger Hogg realised four of his grandchildren were being dropped off at the same school in three different cars, he knew something needed to be done.
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
The wallaby search programme around Flagstaff has come up with nothing so far, but the hunt will continue.
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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme
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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme
An eight-week fitness course aimed at breaking down barriers between Dunedin police and young people is about to have its 10th cohort of primary school pupils graduate.
Effectively communicating science with the public recognised
Effectively communicating science with the public recognised
Nic Rawlence is living his childhood dream.
Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners
Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners
Fishy smells and stains on your fur coat are annoying.
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to court for his latest hearing.
Arrest over alleged disorder incident at holiday park
Arrest over alleged disorder incident at holiday park
A woman was arrested and charged with wilful damage after allegedly becoming aggressive at the Dunedin Holiday Park this afternoon.
Pressing engagement? Sea lion makes stop at Dunedin dry cleaners
Pressing engagement? Sea lion makes stop at Dunedin dry cleaners
Fishy smells and stains on your fur coat are annoying.
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Trio terrorised Palestinian family in their home
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Trio terrorised Palestinian family in their home
A Dunedin trio terrorised a Palestinian family with a tirade of racial abuse before one approached the victims’ property with a machete, a court has heard.
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Licences renewed despite opposition
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Licences renewed despite opposition
A pair of Dunedin bottle stores have had their liquor licences renewed despite concerns about the potential influence of a problem-plagued shareholder.
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Dunedin Railway Station among best in world
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Dunedin Railway Station among best in world
Yes, it really is spectacular.