Dunedin tradies warned after yet another tool theft
Tradies are again being told to remain vigilant and lock up their tools after another targeted theft in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Seven workers laid off at Foodstuffs centre
Seven workers laid off at Foodstuffs centre
A Dunedin Foodstuffs worker says she is devastated to have been laid off just before Christmas.
Man stabbed at Dunedin boarding house
Man stabbed at Dunedin boarding house
A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another person in the neck at a Dunedin boarding house this evening.
City centre buzzing as visitors stream in
City centre buzzing as visitors stream in
The past three days have been a boon for Dunedin’s hospitality and retail sectors as University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic graduands and passengers from multiple cruise ships descended on...
English language funding cut riles principals
Esol cut leaves schools in lurch
A last-minute cut to English for speakers of other languages funding has left school principals angry and scrambling to find ways to fund Esol teachers they have already employed for next year.
One person critically injured in Mosgiel crash
One person critically injured in Mosgiel crash
A two-car crash in Mosgiel left one person with critical injuries on Saturday afternoon.
Millions for South in road safety plan
Millions for South in road safety plan
The Government will pump up to $50 million into making southern state highways safer in an effort to curb road deaths and injuries nationally.
Peak performance
Peak performance
A Dunedin man knocked off Mt Everest at the weekend, all without leaving the city.
Arrest after alleged stabbing
Arrest after alleged stabbing
A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another person in the neck at a Dunedin boarding house yesterday evening.
Daughter’s PhD completes family hat trick
Daughter’s PhD completes family hat trick
University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has sat through dozens of graduation ceremonies, playing her part of a special day for thousands of families.
Time out
Time out
Kaiya Goswami (9) and Woody, of Brighton, take a break at the Mosgiel Pony Club Mackenzie Cup gymkhana at the Taieri A&P Showgrounds on Saturday.
Tackling climate change ‘most important thing’
Tackling climate change ‘most important thing’
Tackling the major challenge posed by global climate change is "the most important thing you can do", Prof Jim Cotter told University of Otago graduates at the weekend.
Baby's 'non-accidental' injuries investigated
Dunedin nine-month-old's 'non-accidental' injuries investigated
Police are investigating the suspected "non-accidental" injuries of a nine-month-old baby in Dunedin.
Dell chock-full of cheery Christmas carollers
Dell chock-full of cheery Christmas carollers
Olivia Harwood (9, front) and Pam Whipp sing carols at the Lady Thorn Rhododendron Dell in Port Chalmers yesterday.
16 more nurses employed to manage safety
16 more nurses employed to manage safety
The Southern District Health Board has employed 16 new nurses as it moves towards meeting safe staffing requirements.
Heavy metal
Heavy metal
Railway engine Josephine forms a backdrop for the Dunedin Rock Choir, which performed at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum on Saturday.
Pensioner disgusted with overgrown berms
Pensioner disgusted with overgrown berms
A Dunedin pensioner has slammed the Dunedin City Council for a "tatty and horrible'' cluster of berm gardens.
Christmas lights a labour of love
Christmas lights a labour of love
A Kenmure woman is helping to light up Barr St and wants to see more people doing the same.
Police make call over 'wanton' vandalism
Police make call over 'wanton' vandalism
Any "wanton'' vandalism of property in Mosgiel should be reported as soon as possible, police say.
30 years on trust makes worthy things happen
30 years on trust makes worthy things happen
It is the end of an era for the Otago Community Trust, as grants manager Carol Melville steps down after 30 years with the trust.