Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Returning to life on the outside can be challenging for Otago Corrections Facility prisoners on their release.
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
Most of State Highway 1 from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Fairfield is set to have an asphalt seal this summer as part of a workload on the roads in the South.
Visualising autism through artworks
Visualising autism through artworks
While some may see autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a hindrance, Tom Fox sees it as an asset — particularly when it comes to his art.
It rocks
It rocks
City and South Dunedin libraries manager Lynn Vare shows off some items from the community recording studio in the new South Dunedin Community Library, which opens today.
Govt urged to prep for risks
Govt urged to prep for risks
The release of a bioengineered infectious disease, a nuclear war in the northern hemisphere or a rogue artificial intelligence running amok — it all sounds like another cliche from a B-grade sci-fi...
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Paintings find home in city’s libraries
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Paintings find home in city’s libraries
A South African artist can return home satisfied her paintings inspired by the northern coast of Dunedin have found a "safe haven" in the city’s libraries.
Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel
Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel
A report of a vehicle being driven dangerously on State Highway 1 has been followed by deployment of road spikes near Mosgiel and four people being arrested.
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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend
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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend
A shearer groped a woman in Ranfurly and earlier tried to drug his friend at a pub, a court has heard.
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.
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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment
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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment
Dunedin's fire and emergency services are calling out for new equipment, after relying on 30-year-old appliances recently due to frontline trucks being out of action.
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Super fans for Shield defence
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Super fans for Shield defence
Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.
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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth
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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth
A Dunedin woman’s 24 hours of driving mayhem were caused by her being "off the rails" on meth, a court has heard.
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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared
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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared
The government’s financial watchdog is warning about the risks of significant cost blow-outs to the new Dunedin hospital amid concerns about Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s (HNZ) capabilities.
Ready for take-off
Ready for take-off
A majestic-looking sea lion swaps the Otago Harbour for the Kitchener St helipad for a short time.
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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'
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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'
The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.
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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work
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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work
Consent hurdles mean the Dunedin City Council has missed out on $200,000 in government funding to help shift South Dunedin’s toxic tar.
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Dunedin woman filed fake court document
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Motive for filing fake document unclear, woman says
A Dunedin woman who filed a forged document with the court claims she is stumped as to why she did it.
Range of historical bottles in show
Range of historical bottles in show
A bull in a China shop would be a little distressing, but organisers say a bull in their 49th National Antique Bottle and Collectables Show would be "absolutely horrifying".
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Polytechnic considering telehealth
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Polytechnic considering telehealth
Otago Polytechnic is proposing switching to a telehealth service for its student health, leaving thousands of students unable to meet their health professional face to face.
Championships ‘a lot of fun’
Championships ‘a lot of fun’
Michael Bazanov might look just like any other boy, but the 9-year-old plays chess like a professional.