Obituary: Brian Foley, plumber
Brian Foley was always going to follow his father and become a plumber.
Dunedin
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
Neighbours of Dunedin’s dilapidated former Glamis Hospital will be ‘‘cracking the Champagne’’ now the building is being reduced to rubble, a developer says.
Former political candidate loses name suppression
Former political candidate loses name suppression
A former political figure and veteran protester who spat on a bar worker then fled police is "not proud of the way he responded".
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
A halt on duck feeding has ruffled some feathers among Dunedin Botanic Garden visitors , but a bird flu expert calls it a ‘‘sensible’’ decision.
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Complicated and arcane Australian tax law proved a breeze for two University of Otago students who demonstrated their mastery of the moot.
Food fest a winter warmer
Food fest a winter warmer
Taking advantage of the food trucks at the University of Otago campus in Dunedin last night are (from left) Shania Morado, of Balclutha, and Mystica Amarasekara and Sheron Perera, both of Whangārei.
Open wide
Open wide
Aubrey Mitchell, 3, of Dunedin, plays in the hippopotamus at Fros-Tee’s Mini Golf, St Kilda, yesterday. The 18-hole course is in John Wilson Ocean Dr, beside the Marlow Park playground.
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
A Dunedin nurse who stole the wallets of vulnerable patients and fleeced them for more than $20,000 has had his professional registration cancelled.
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
A Silicon Valley tech firm said to have ties to the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has been cleared to partner with the University of Otago.
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
Scrapping Dunedin’s Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a ‘‘really disappointing’’ blow for children wanting to give it their all, Sport Otago’s boss says.
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
A Dunedin judge has been slammed for saying a victim needed to "man up" after his ex-partner shared intimate photos of him.
Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday
Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday
Dinosaurs may have become extinct millions of years ago, but one lonely reptile lives on in Wānaka and celebrates its 50th birthday this year.
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Sheep brave the snow at Lee Stream to tuck into supplementary feed they were given last week.
Fern-tastic experience
Fern-tastic experience
Young and old were given the chance to learn about planting at a special workshop yesterday.
Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust
Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust
The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.
One treated after harbourside prang
One treated after harbourside prang
One person was treated at the scene as Dunedin emergency services converged on a three-car crash in a harbourside street this morning.
Part of popular walk may close for work
Part of popular walk may close for work
The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.