'Extraordinary in so many ways': Dunedin student died in bed
'Extraordinary in so many ways': Dunedin student died in bed
Jed Walker lived life to the full when at Otago University.
Police kept busy in student quarter
Police kept busy in student quarter
Police are disappointed by behaviour at a street party in Dunedin’s student quarter, where a person was assaulted and property damaged.
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Year a turning point for airport: chairman
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Year a turning point for airport: chairman
Welcoming back international flights was key to a defining year for Dunedin’s airport, its chairman says.
North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court
North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court
A man charged with a North Dunedin murder has had his name suppressed while he undergoes mental-health assessments.
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Hundreds hooked despite weather
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Hundreds hooked despite weather
The weather was not ideal for a seafood festival, but many hundreds of people were still hooked.
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Fudge finally finds forever home
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Fudge finally finds forever home
After almost half a year living at the Dunedin SPCA, an "incredibly sweet" pooch named Fudge has found her forever home.
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
A Lego F1 track, complete with moving cars and miniature crashes, earned a Dunedin brother and sister building-duo top prize at a celebration of the timeless brick.
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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation
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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation
Police are unable to say what weapon may have killed a man whose body was found in North Dunedin last week.
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Staffing, resource issues plague ED
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Staffing, resource issues plague ED
If the ED is the canary in the Dunedin Hospital coalmine, then there is cause to worry about the bird’s health. Matthew Littlewood looks into the present situation and wonders whether there is a way out.
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Lucia Morey is all set to represent New Zealand at the world stage after receiving a special hand-me-down from her sister.
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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents
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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents
Waikouaiti residents are "ropeable" over vague reopening dates for the council-owned camp, a community board member says.
Tools, trinkets in troves at sale
Tools, trinkets in troves at sale
Thrifty treasure hunters were quick to queue in search of bargains at the annual Taieri Rotary Garage Sale.
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
A 90-year-old Mosgiel woman had the time of her life — literally — as dozens made the flight from Perth to celebrate her birthday with a grand tour of her past.
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
The timing was not ideal, but completion of a key construction project at Port Chalmers could be vital for the region’s growth and it came in $1 million under budget.
One seriously hurt in central city crash
One seriously hurt in central city crash
A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.
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Acquitted given permanent name suppression
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Acquitted given permanent name suppression
The identity of a prominent Otago man will be forever kept secret after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges.
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
A man who sexually abused a boy and tried to buy his silence will be returned to Fiji after the Parole Board said there was ‘‘little point’’ in him remaining locked up.
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin yesterday.
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.
Unexplained death in Great King St
Unexplained death in Great King St
Residents in Central Dunedin may see an increased police presence today after a person died in unknown circumstances in Great King St, North Dunedin.