Tenants scarred by flat of horrors
Tenants scarred by flat of horrors
A student who took on a notorious Dunedin landlord is sharing her "traumatising" ordeal over fears others could end up trapped in the same situation.
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First responder to help with NSW flood relief
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First responder to help with NSW flood relief
Dunedin emergency responder Michele Poole will form part of a team of six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.
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Milestone celebrated with smoko
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Milestone celebrated with smoko
Hard as nails and no nonsense.
Fear hospital contractor may quit
Fear contractor may quit if HNZ still ‘changing minds’
One of the former leaders of the new Dunedin hospital project is worried the protracted negotiations will convince the lead contractor to "walk away".
Architectural diversity a fine thing
Architectural diversity a fine thing
Tastes change but the Archway lecture theatres remain a heritage building Mark Baxter writes.
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police officer
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police officer
An argument between two people at the homeless encampment at Kensington Oval this morning escalated when a woman allegedly threatened to stab a police officer.
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Peninsula left out of school zone
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Peninsula left out of school zone
The Otago Peninsula community feels it has been put in a "ridiculous" and "impossible situation" after being left out of the enrolment zone of its closest all-girls school.
Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
A man was taken to Dunedin Hospital after he walked straight into the path of a car.
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South Island grand committee proposed
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South Island grand committee proposed
A special parliamentary committee for the entire South Island could lead to the island getting its fair share.
Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash
Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash
A man driving his son’s car claimed to Dunedin police he was "being chased" when he fled the scene of a crash in Māori Hill.
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Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable
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Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable
New sanctions for people on benefits could create barriers for some of Dunedin’s most vulnerable, a community ministries manager has said.
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Teddies grin and bear it at hospital
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Teddies grin and bear it at hospital
Soft toys got their medical check-up at Carisbrook School on Saturday, and it might become a semi-regular thing.
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
A pack of coyotes have been stalking the runway at Dunedin Airport.
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Hui held to refresh responders’ skills
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Hui held to refresh responders’ skills
Aside from Dunedin Hospital, the Dunedin Art Gallery was probably the next best place to have a major heart attack at the weekend.
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
A motorcyclist who told police he "wanted to have some fun on the empty roads" was allegedly more than three times the legal breath alcohol limit.
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
Now that Nora Gorton has her own bike, she has become quite the explorer.
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
A Dunedin man used a rudimentary technique involving a sock to defeat an alcohol interlock device, leaving a judge "astounded".
Holy smoke
Holy smoke
The congregation waits outside St Patrick's Basilica in Dunedin while Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel investigate inside yesterday evening.
From the same song sheet
From the same song sheet
Choir!Choir!, a musical group made up of residents of the Otago Peninsula, hit the high notes during a performance at the Otago Museum on Saturday as part of New Zealand Music Month.
Outstanding night of dance from RNZB
Outstanding night of dance from RNZB
Royal New Zealand BalletThe Firebird with My Brilliant CareerRegent TheatreSaturday, May 24 What a superb night of dance.