Dunedin

Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.

Matariki celebrations in pictures

Crowds pile into Forsyth Barr Stadium to explore the free Matariki mā Puaka activities on offer.

Matariki celebrations in pictures

Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations Gerard O’Brien captured the excitement.

Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin

Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin

Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

Fears the city could lose its prized neurosurgery department have been raised by senior Dunedin doctors, who say the loss could lead to more deaths.

Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.

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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital is in the process of being closed. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Upgrades at Wakari Hospital are nearing completion for one ward as health authorities prepare for the shutdown of its most contentious ward.

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Flooding damages Orokonui Ecosanctuary

A still from a video showing flooding at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Flooding damages Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Recent severe weather has caused damage costing $10,000 to Dunedin’s fenced biodiversity sanctuary.

Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled

The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.