Dunedin

New tool aids search for ancestral land

New tool aids search for ancestral land

Whānau descended from people affected by the Crown’s confiscation of land in the 1860s, can now use a working computer programme prototype to search for land that once belonged to their tipuna.

Beautician’s error caused burns, commissioner finds

Beautician’s error caused burns, commissioner finds

A woman suffered burns to her legs during a painful laser hair removal treatment by an inexperienced beautician.

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Being named finalist ‘lovely’

Prominent composer and University of Otago music professor Anthony Ritchie. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Being named finalist ‘lovely’

As retirement day draws nearer and the thoughts of post-career life start to dawn on him, Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie has been buoyed after being named a finalist in the 2026 Aotearoa Music...

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George St fashion store closing after 23 years

Belle Bird Boutique owner Shelley Harvey prepares for the independent Dunedin designer clothing...

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Belle Bird boutique owner seeks new direction

Shelley Harvey started the store when she was 26 and has been in the same George St shopfront since 2003.

Teen girls' abuse of woman, son posted online

Teen girls' abuse of woman, son posted online

A Dunedin mother was verbally abused by two teenage girls at a central city cafe after she attempted to defend her son from their alleged harassment.

Careless driver hits pedestrian near Hyde St party: police

The crash happened on Leith St. Photo: Google Maps

Careless driver hits pedestrian near Hyde St party: police

A Dunedin driver has been charged with careless driving after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian while travelling too fast through the student quarter.

Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

A lucky punter won a million dollars in Saturday’s Lotto draw. It was sold at the Windsor On the...

Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

It was a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who won $1 million in Saturday’s draw.

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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride

To celebrate losing 70kg in weight, Samantha Hayde, of Dunedin, takes part in the Wild Ride at...

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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride

Drizzly weather did not deter a Dunedin cyclist from gearing up for a Wild Ride — but it did dissuade her teenage son.

Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions

Invercargill city councillors want glass separated from other recycling. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions

Dunedin City Council staff are seeking legal advice over possible restrictions to glass bottle sales under the city’s local alcohol plan.

Video provides look inside new hospital outpatient building

The new Dunedin hospital outpatients building is due to be operational by the end of this year....

Video provides look inside new hospital outpatient building

A video by Health New Zealand (HNZ) gives a first glimpse inside the new Dunedin hospital's outpatient building.

‘Not an unusual tactic’

‘Not an unusual tactic’

A police officer conducting breath testing in Dunedin’s Lower Stuart St yesterday was trying to catch people avoiding a checkpoint.

Apprentices challenged to the millimetre

Tyrone Bell, of Osborn Builders, competes in the Otago heats of the New Zealand Certified...

Apprentices challenged to the millimetre

A cool head under pressure was the finishing touch one Dunedin apprentice and volunteer firefighter needed to see off his competition.

Possible fire in Princes St building

Possible fire in Princes St building

Fire and Emergency NZ staff investigate smoke coming from a central Dunedin building after being called to a possible fire on Saturday.

Man who drove through checkpoint one of 27 drink drivers

Man who drove through checkpoint one of 27 drink drivers

A Dunedin man refused to stop for police at a drink-driving checkpoint and instead drove straight through the stop and away from the scene.

School welcomes new basketball hoops

Tahuna Normal Intermediate pupils test the school’s new basketball facilities. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

School welcomes new basketball hoops

Two new indoor basketball hoops are changing the game for pupils of a Dunedin intermediate school.

High-octane performance thrills

The Rock Tenors (from left) Steve Jones, James Adams, Justin Wilson, Luke Butson and Ben Hayward...

High-octane performance thrills

The Rock Tenors thrilled a capacity audience in the Dunedin Town Hall.

Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

Dressed as ‘‘trolls’’ for the Hyde St Party on Saturday are (from left) Ruby Hall, Asha Dickson...

Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

A once notorious student street party appears to have notched up another year with little incident amid a heavy security presence.

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‘Obvious thing’ to include pathology wing

Dunedin city councillor John Chambers, left, New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson (centre) and...

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‘Obvious thing’ to include pathology wing

A coalition government MP says it is the ‘‘obvious thing’’ to have the pathology wing inside the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatient building.

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Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective

Helensburgh House at Wakari Hospital in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective

A faulty fire alarm system is putting lives on a Wakari Hospital ward at risk, a whistleblower says.

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Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage

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Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage

A tenant has been ordered to pay more than $9000 to her landlord after she left dog poo and six trailer-loads of rubbish at the Dunedin property.

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