Charge dropped against ex-Govt staffer
Charge dropped against ex-Govt staffer
An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.
Crime
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New hospital among first to get tracking system
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New hospital among first to get tracking system
The new Dunedin hospital will be among the first recipients of a new tracking system which will significantly reduce the chance of medical instruments being misplaced.
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Gulls make themselves at home
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Gulls make themselves at home
A pair of black-backed gulls have forced their way into a Dunedin Sea Scouts’ premises and made temporary housing.
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To the rescue — wherever you are
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To the rescue — wherever you are
Glenn McKay is not your ordinary doctor.
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One for the books: life of top statistician
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One for the books: life of top statistician
Dunedin-born statistician Len Cook was once described as a "moustachioed Antipodean who looked like a squashed Groucho Marx".
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Student masterclass reveals history of carbon
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Student masterclass reveals history of carbon
To the untrained eye, it looks just like a tube of mud.
Gambolling gallopers
Gambolling gallopers
Mares and foals are in a sea of yellow buttercups as the foaling season draws to a close at North Taieri’s White Robe Lodge.
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Awareness of starvation, malnutrition spurred interest in agriculture
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Awareness of starvation, malnutrition spurred interest in agriculture
Choose to grow and your life will bloom.
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 355 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today, 376 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in sciences.
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.
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Grants funding review indications sought
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Grants funding review indications sought
A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.