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The success of city parkruns - 599 and counting
It could be just what the doctor ordered.
'Extensive damage' to house as party spirals out of control
'Extensive damage' to house as party spirals out of control
Multiple fights and uninvited guests culminated in "extensive damage" to a Dunedin house where a 150-person youth party spiralled out of control.
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Mosgiel not high priority for NZTA
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Mosgiel not high priority for NZTA
Mosgiel faces the ‘‘brutally clear’’ truth its traffic woes will never be a high priority for this government, NZTA has warned.
Car 'totally written off' after alleged drink-driver's failed escape
Car 'totally written off' after alleged drink-driver's failed escape
An alleged drunk Dunedin driver who tried to flee police immediately reversed into a fence leaving his vehicle damaged beyond repair.
Dunedin killer had medication smuggled into prison
Dunedin killer had medication smuggled into prison
A Dunedin killer, who mowed his victim down over a meagre drug debt, has had prescription medication smuggled into prison.
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‘Unseen, unheard’ over limit change
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‘Unseen, unheard’ over limit change
Residents of a small coastal Dunedin community feel ‘‘unseen and unheard’’ after a committee recommended reducing speed limits despite overwhelming opposition.
Parole declined as man 'struggling' to accept behaviour as stalking
Parole declined as man 'struggling' to accept behaviour as stalking
A man who shot his love rival in the head in a coastal Otago settlement is struggling to accept he is a stalker, the Parole Board has heard.
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
Glowing creatures illuminated the night at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. ODT photographer Peter McIntosh was there to capture the event.
Drunk men climbed crane at new hospital site, police say
Drunk men climbed crane at new hospital site, police say
Two young men were arrested after allegedly climbing to the top of a large crane at the new Dunedin hospital site while drunk.
MPs visit Mosgiel to discuss traffic safety, inland port
MPs visit Mosgiel to discuss traffic safety, inland port
A more safety-conscious approach has to go with any road development in Mosgiel, Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says.
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Knit in public day celebrates crafts
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Knit in public day celebrates crafts
There was nary a dull moment when more than 60 knitters, embroiderers and weavers joined forces in Dunedin to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day.
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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients
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Stonewood build ‘nearly broke’ clients
A homeowner says his young family faced delays and unexpected costs and their experience with an indebted Dunedin builder ‘‘nearly broke’’ them.
Support for Ukraine undiminished
Support for Ukraine undiminished
Ukrainian activist Olha Viazenko and her friends protest the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
Cat adoption day ‘wildly successful’ for felines
Cat adoption day ‘wildly successful’ for felines
Cat Rescue Dunedin Charitable Trust chairwoman Debby Foster packs up a sign after a successful cat adoption day at Beachlands Speedway yesterday.
Student flats 'uninhabitable' after blaze
Student flats 'uninhabitable' after blaze
Two student flats in Dunedin have been deemed ‘‘uninhabitable’’ following a blaze that witnesses say caused a hoard of household appliances to explode.
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Lights, stories, performances thrill carnival attendees
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Lights, stories, performances thrill carnival attendees
Thousands gathered to celebrate light in the darkness of winter at a sold-out Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo
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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo
Maintaining a 100kmh speed limit along a Dunedin coastal road has proven more popular than options to reduce the limit.
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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’
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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’
You may not be able to control all the events that happen to you, but they say you can decide not to be reduced by them.
Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts
Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts
It takes a special person to move and talk with ease in both the arts and sporting worlds.
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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school
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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school
The University of Otago will keep the same number of medical placements out of its school, but lose several locations it could send them to.