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New exhibition honours influential leader
An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
O-taiko drummers perform at the opening of "Hiroshima Nagasaki: 80th Memorial Photo Exhibition" at the HD Skinner Annex building at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday morning.
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Leadlighter whose work is ‘all over Dunedin’ still keen at 90
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Leadlighter whose work is ‘all over Dunedin’ still keen at 90
A Dunedin leadlighter who has just turned 90 plans to keep at his craft until he no longer can.
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Claim doubts expressed over candidacy
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Claim doubts expressed over candidacy
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate claims the city council’s chief executive raised doubts he would have enough time for the job and her input was "wholly inappropriate".
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‘Boring’ name for library section approved
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‘Boring’ name for library section approved
The confirmed name of "South Dunedin Community Library" for part of the new building soon to open in the suburb has been criticised as "rather boring", and a lost opportunity.
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
If you have ever wondered what happens when two very time-consuming passions collide and vie for every spare minute of your life, Emma Mason has the answer.
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Graduates to boost South’s police force
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Graduates to boost South’s police force
The South is due to receive a record influx of new police constables as the district enjoys a surge in successful applicants.
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Worker awarded $20k for forced resignation
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Worker awarded $20k for forced resignation
A liquor store employee has been awarded $20,000 after their manager’s failings forced them to resign.
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Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket
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Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket
A Dunedin pensioner says having to pay an expensive parking ticket is "absolutely unacceptable" and the parking officer should have put himself in her shoes.
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Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time
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Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time
After a good night’s sleep and a last-minute scramble for signatures, the final candidate for Dunedin’s local elections joined the race with just five minutes to spare.
Water worries grow amid lax flood mitigation
Water worries grow amid lax flood mitigation
South Dunedin is not the only area in the city with water worries. Residents in a North Dunedin suburb face the threat of a catastrophic flood.
Photo exhibition to help spread anti-nuclear message
Photo exhibition to help spread anti-nuclear message
Visiting Hiroshima has motivated a Dunedin woman to spread awareness about the devastating impact of nuclear weapons.
Armed officers swarm settlement
Armed officers swarm settlement
Two people were helping police with inquiries after armed officers descended on a Dunedin coastal settlement yesterday.
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Young Dunedin golfer crowned world’s best for her age
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Young Dunedin golfer crowned world’s best for her age
Talk about a great birthday present.
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Mayor hedging his bets
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Mayor hedging his bets
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has hedged his bets — seeking a seat at the city council table in case he does not win the mayoralty race.
Probe wanted into tobacco firms’ policy influence
Probe wanted into tobacco firms’ policy influence
Following fresh revelations the government has extended a 50% tax cut on heated tobacco products (HTPs) for two more years, health experts across the country are ramping up calls for an independent...
Next stop South America
Next stop South America
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Chilean airline Latam flying from Sydney to Santiago catches the setting sun at 33,000 feet as it appears behind the Municipal Chambers clocktower yesterday...
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‘De-extinction’ criticism sparks smear campaign
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‘De-extinction’ criticism sparks smear campaign
An Otago paleogenetics researcher who has been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plan to "de-extinct" the giant moa has been targeted by online "smear" articles aimed at discrediting him.
Backing hoiho
Backing hoiho
Te Tautiaki Hoiho Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust general manager Anna Campbell (left) and programme co-ordinator-researcher Wenna Yeo are hoping the endangered seabird’s outlook improves amid a wave of...
Within living memory
Within living memory
Taking a break from riding the bikes they received for their birthday in June 1985 are Mosgiel triplets Andrew, Simon and Timothy Madill.