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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
Some of our most disadvantaged have been given a lifeline - so they can be like every one of us.
Dunedin
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'Angel' Ong pledges own money for city startups
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'Angel' Ong pledges own money for city startups
Benedict Ong is opening his wallet as a self-proclaimed ‘‘angel investor’’ in a bid to supercharge the city’s startup scene.
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
A double murderer has been sentenced for attacking a fellow inmate at Otago Corrections Facility.
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
A Dunedin man who sent a topless photo of a woman to her ex-partner has been locked up for six months.
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
Comments from Dunedin’s mayor about the city council by-election have drawn mixed reactions from candidates.
Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night
Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night
An investigation has been launched after a freight train was reportedly derailed twice in one night and sustained "serious damage" on its way to Dunedin.
'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'
'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'
A driver was left dumbfounded after witnessing a car speed toward an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin yesterday.
Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers
Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers
Police pay bargaining campaign stickers have been put up inside the Dunedin Central police station, despite the district's top cop telling staff not to.
Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops
Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops
Dunedin police negotiated with two 13-year-old girls for 45 minutes after they leapt into Moana Pool’s lazy river fully clothed and refused to get out.
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
An aged-care worker at MossBrae Lifecare rest-home says staff are underpaid, overworked and undervalued, and agreed with complaints made by a resident of the home this week.
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Ōtākou Rūnaka has confirmed support for the proposed second stage of the Mahinerangi Wind Farm following a detailed review and engagement.
Demolition prep under way
Demolition prep under way
The KiwiRail workshop at the southern end of Cumberland St is headed for the scrapheap.
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
Precariously balanced rocks have made great mind-boggling landmarks for thousands of years — and more recently, picturesque photographs — but an Otago geologist is now using them to determine the...
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
A high-risk sex offender will be in prison until at least next year after the Parole Board heard his inappropriate behaviour had continued behind bars.
Colourful creations land students in finals
Colourful creations land students in finals
Bold visions have seen two Otago Polytechnic architecture students make the finals in this year’s prestigious Australasian Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney.
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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation
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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation
A Dunedin businessman who fled the country while subject to an Immigration investigation has now had his business placed in liquidation, owing more than $50,000.
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
The reunion of the leaders of the last Labour government in Dunedin last night was like watching a reunion gig by one of your favourite bands.
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
An Auckland man who missed playing his favourite racquet sport whenever he visited Dunedin decided he would simply build his own courts here.
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
Who needs a strict world championship training regime when you can just stack shelves and roll ice creams in a corner dairy?
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
Candidates in a Dunedin City Council by-election wanted more accountability for ratepayers.