Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
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Mixed review as cruises resume
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Mixed review as cruises resume
Dunedin is a charming city with gorgeous architecture, if a bit "claustrophobic", a pair of visiting Australian tourists say.
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Members of the Leith Harrier and Athletic Club have taken a run down memory lane on Saturday, celebrating the club’s centenary.
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
The STV electoral system has remained topical after local body elections in Otago.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti
State Highway One has fully reopened after a person was seriously hurt in a crash involving two vehicles - one towing a caravan - near Waikouaiti.
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
The government has added $50,000 to the pot for two southern councils as thousands remain without power amid a state of emergency.
Snow and rain bear down on battered South
Snow and rain bear down on battered South
Snow is falling on the motorway north of Dunedin amid a fresh set of weather alerts including warning of heavy rain in North Otago which may become serious.
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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’
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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’
The colours were bright, the music loud and the vibes good at Dunedin’s Diwali celebration.
Rats ride for a life-saving cause
Rats ride for a life-saving cause
About 100 motorcyclists gathered outside McIver and Veitch, in Dunedin, on Saturday for the annual Otago Riders Against Teen Suicide (Rats) ride.
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Weather behaves for White Island race
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Weather behaves for White Island race
About 40 lifeguards canoed, skied and swam against each other as part of this year’s 56th annual White Island race in Dunedin at the weekend.
Connecting with people focus of reunion
Connecting with people focus of reunion
Fifty years may be a long time, but Logan Park High School’s strong school ethos still rings true, a teacher and former student says.
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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife
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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife
Dogs have attacked seals and sealions 75 times across the country in the past five years, bringing about only one successful prosecution.
Photos: Destruction across the South
Photos: Destruction across the South
Scenes from the aftermath of Thursday’s wild winds.
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Aurora Energy contractors are continuing to restore power following "unprecedented damage" across the Dunedin network.
Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure
Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure
A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall
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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall
‘‘It didn't make a huge noise like you would expect. It came down slowly and gently. It was surreal.’’
Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm
Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm
Taieri farmer Josh Adam is feeling thankful for his father's foresight.
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
A Dunedin man was one three friends who set out from Australia's red centre on the adventure of a lifetime. Five days later, they were all dead.
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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse
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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse
Lee Vandervis has extended an olive branch to Benedict Ong after questioning the council newcomer’s credentials.