Obituary: Hyslop a lion-hearted Outram man
Whether it was out at sea on a Russian ship or manning the barbecue for his local Lions Club, Eric Hyslop had a passion for both life and people.
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Mainlander train’s return for holidays ‘absolutely wonderful’
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Mainlander train’s return for holidays ‘absolutely wonderful’
A Dunedin passenger rail advocate is elated a service linking the city with Christchurch and Invercargill is back after decades of waiting.
Surrey St response a ‘disgrace’
Surrey St response a ‘disgrace’
The "unacceptable" treatment of residents in a South Dunedin street blighted by sewage overflows demands an apology, a councillor says.
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Deputy mayor disappointed by report delay
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Deputy mayor disappointed by report delay
The delay of a report about the future of Dunedin’s economic development agency has disappointed the city’s deputy mayor.
Workers strike again after no progress in mediation
Workers strike again after no progress in mediation
Health workers strike outside Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
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Travel, food, lifestyle highlights of life on ‘Te Kaha’
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Travel, food, lifestyle highlights of life on ‘Te Kaha’
The travel, food and lifestyle on a Royal New Zealand Navy warship make the early starts, hard work and time away from family all worth it, Otago crew aboard HMNZS Te Kaha say.
Serious injuries in crash near Bucklands Crossing
Serious injuries in crash near Bucklands Crossing
A crash near Bucklands Crossing, north of Dunedin, last night has resulted in serious injuries, police say.
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Newly funded drug will mean less frequent retinal treatments
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Newly funded drug will mean less frequent retinal treatments
Having drugs injected into your eyeballs is probably as unpleasant as it sounds.
Equipment failures in South ‘ridiculous’
Equipment failures in South ‘ridiculous’
Fed-up Dunedin firefighters who had to deal with four different equipment failures the day before a nationwide strike say the situation they face couldn’t be made up.
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Damage to heritage rope walk building ‘not insurmountable’
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Damage to heritage rope walk building ‘not insurmountable’
Donaghy's rope walk building is another victim of last month’s big wind, but heritage advocates say it is too important to demolish.
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Poor care, culture of fear reported at rest-home
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Poor care, culture of fear reported at rest-home
Horror stories at a Dunedin rest-home range from a resident left sitting in his own faeces, a culture of fear within staff and an assisted dying procedure being "ruined" by a hostile staff member.
Running start to every morning in November for a good cause
Running start to every morning in November for a good cause
Mile over matter is the mantra for a Dunedin runner completing distances corresponding with the date every day in November to fundraise for men’s mental health.
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Hard work of road patrollers rewarded
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Hard work of road patrollers rewarded
Looming storm clouds did not rain on the parade of several hundred Dunedin schoolchildren decked out in their finest fluoro.
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Lower satisfaction level ‘on us’: mayor
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Lower satisfaction level ‘on us’: mayor
Dismal public satisfaction ratings should prompt Dunedin city councillors to look in the mirror; they have been told.
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Mums share importance of creativity with exhibition
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Mums share importance of creativity with exhibition
As funding and attention for arts, culture and history declines across the country, two Dunedin mums are taking matters into their own hands.
Soaring good time
Soaring good time
A moderate onshore wind allowed this paraglider to soar with the seagulls at St Kilda Beach yesterday.
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two people have been left with moderate injuries after a crash which closed part of a North Dunedin road this afternoon.
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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says
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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says
Digital signs pointing Dunedin motorists to empty carparks will challenge any perception there is a shortage in the central city, the council says.
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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access
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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access
For the first time in 20 years HMNZS Te Kaha has steamed up the Otago Harbour and the public will have onboard access to it this weekend.
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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change
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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change
A Dunedin teacher who describes himself as the "class clown" says he is glad to be retiring before the new curriculum structure turns him into a "robot".