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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.
Games athletes busy competing
Games athletes busy competing
More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.
Dunedin affected as flights cancelled
Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled
Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
There are concerns it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, after multiple drivers have reported losing control of their vehicles on a slippery section of Portobello Rd.
Iranian community calls for international intervention
Iranian community calls for international intervention
The Dunedin Iranian community is calling for international intervention as violent unrest unfolds in their country.
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
A wholesale rethink of the Dunedin City Council’s capital spending programme looms, as councillors weigh potential ramifications of rates capping.
Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
A man found asleep at the wheel in Dunedin had allegedly taken an "absolutely ludicrous" cocktail of drugs including MDMA, methamphetamine and Ritalin, police say.
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
Growth for the sake of growth could lead to poor development and unintended consequences if not properly regulated, the Dunedin City Council warns.
Work on bypass route continues
Work on bypass route continues
Work to improve traffic connections bypassing central Dunedin will be complete by August, the city council says.
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Wendy model visits statue for first time
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Wendy model visits statue for first time
For most of her life, Catherine Lee has known the sculpture as a photograph on a mantelpiece.
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
The Green Party is launching an ambitious and potentially divisive campaign to capture the Dunedin seat from Labour.