Centenarian says butter's the answer
After living 100 years, including an incarceration at Dachau concentration camp, all Dunedin's Olga Janssen asks for is a bit of butter.
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Facing death 'makes you think about life'
Facing death 'makes you think about life'
Tomorrow Malcolm Black wants his family to remember his smile.
Youths nabbed over spate of car break-ins
Youths nabbed over spate of car break-ins
Two youths have owned up to a spate of vehicle break-ins after they were tracked by a police dog team at the weekend.
Diesel spill after truck crash on motorway
Diesel spill after truck crash on motorway
A diesel spill from a truck crash forced a lane of Dunedin's northern motorway to be closed this afternoon.
Feline finery at Southern cat show
Feline finery at Southern cat show
Three generations of animal lovers made the cat show in Mosgiel a family affair yesterday.
New waterfront keenly awaited
New waterfront keenly awaited
Opinion: Dunedin is ready and waiting for its redeveloped waterfront, writes resident Angus Mackay.
High-speed police pursuit abandoned
High-speed police pursuit abandoned
Police had to abandon a high-speed pursuit in the Waikouaiti area this morning after a motorcyclist failed to stop.
Comedian aims to spark questioning
Comedian aims to spark questioning
You might not like what she has to say but British comedian Sajeela Kershi still wants to make you laugh.
Crash on Andy Bay roundabout closes lane
Crash on Andy Bay roundabout closes lane
A crash on the roundabout joining Andersons Bay Rd, Portobello Rd and Musselburgh Rise in Dunedin has temporarily closed one lane of traffic this afternoon.
Hawaiian students hosted by polytech
Hawaiian students hosted by polytech
Representatives of the Kaua'i Community College, on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, and members of the island's business community have continued an "extremely positive" visit to Otago Polytechnic and wider Dunedin area.
Professor studying virus threats to NZ
Professor studying virus threats to NZ
Recently appointed University of Otago scientist Prof Miguel Quinones-Mateu plans to focus part of his research on emergent viruses that could pose a threat to New Zealand's biosecurity.
Old rivals neck and neck in Surf to Stadium
Old rivals neck and neck in Surf to Stadium
History repeated itself yesterday as two old rivals reached a photo finish in a thrilling conclusion to the Surf to Stadium Fun Run and Walk in Dunedin.
Veterinary lecturer heading to Rarotonga
Veterinary lecturer heading to Rarotonga
From microchipping and desexing stray dogs in the Cook Islands to organising flea and worm treatment for them, an Otago Polytechnic vet lecturer says she values her 15-year connection to the...
Rider off to compete in Sydney - sans pony
Rider off to compete in Sydney - sans pony
A North Taieri girl was ‘‘shocked’’ to qualify to represent her country in a horse riding competition in Australia.
Writer putting it all together
Writer putting it all together
Scott Elmegreen has been telling stories all his life, so it’s no wonder he has made a career out of it. The American writer tells Rebecca Fox about the importance of keeping his work diverse.
Project to tackle possum problem
Project to tackle possum problem
A trapping project has been launched to control the possum population of Chain Hills.
Mother still waiting for coronial inquest
Mother still waiting for coronial inquest into son's death
A Dunedin mother whose son killed himself six years ago says she is still waiting for a coroner's inquest into his death.
Neighbours Day expanded
Neighbours Day expanded
Communities in Concord and Waldronville are among neighbourhood groups across Dunedin coming together to mark Neighbours Day.
OGHS class of 1953 to reunite
OGHS class of 1953 to reunite
Some say you should never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.
Armed police at schools, mosques
Armed police at schools, mosques
Southern police will remain armed and continue to provide a presence at mosques and schools.