Dunedin

'I started sinking and the fun began'

The man was kayaking on Otago Harbour during the weekend's rough weather. File Photo: Stephen...

Dunedin kayaker reaches destination - eventually and minus his clothes

A Dunedin man who made it his day’s mission to "travel to Ōtākou by water" succeeded — albeit stark naked after his clothes washed away when his kayak capsized.

Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree

Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree

Sierra Ferris-Duggan, 10, shows off her toys for sale at the first St Kilda and Opoho market at the St Kilda Scout Hall on Saturday.

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Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears

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Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears

Mosgiel residents fear plans for almost 1000 new homes will clog the roads and overwhelm the sewerage and stormwater systems of the already crowded area.

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Naming rights for public assets suggested

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Naming rights for public assets suggested

A Dunedin councillor who last year floated naming rights for street signs has adjusted his focus.

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Film-maker finds success recipe

Dunedin film-maker Quinn Wilson has received a $10,000 seed grant from the New Zealand Writers...

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Film-maker finds success recipe

An ADHD diagnosis and baking a batch of brownies helped a young Dunedin film-maker complete a short-film script that has kick-started his career.

Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker gets proceedings under way. Photos: Peter McIntosh

Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally

Some of them had to be hand-cranked to get started, and the rain was a dampener

Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale

Musical Theatre Dunedin president Marlise Sparks shows off some of the items for sale on Saturday...

Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale

Hundreds of items from old shows could get a new lease of life thanks to a special sale.

Strong turnout despite the weather

Ivy Harper enjoys an ice cream at the Taieri A&P show in Mosgiel on Saturday. Photos: Peter...

Strong turnout despite the weather

At least the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel went ahead, despite the torrential weather.

Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Mosgiel

Fire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon.

History of port church and its people remembered

Guests gather outside St Mary Star of the Sea church in Port Chalmers for the unveiling of...

History of port church and its people remembered

A 15-year labour of love for a Port Chalmers woman has culminated in the unveiling of a shrine and displays commemorating the history of the St Mary Star of the Sea church.

Indestructible pilot’s story to be told

Indestructible pilot’s story to be told

They say cats have nine lives, but Timaru-born pilot James "Spud" Hayter managed to rack up 19.

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

With help from local businesses, a Queenstown man dropped off almost $3000 worth of ‘thank you’ goodies to Dunedin Hospital after a life-and-death medical event seven months earlier.

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Strait to be swum for sprinklers

David Hutchinson waves to one of the Broad Bay locals while training for his swim across one of...

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Strait to be swum for sprinklers

Water is both "the challenge and the solution" for David Hutchinson.

Obituary: Radich a passionate promoter of Dunedin

Jules Radich on St Clair beach with what was left of its groyne behind him. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Obituary: Radich a passionate promoter of Dunedin

Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich lived a full and colourful life.

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Dementia patients' forced shift 'appalling’

The man in his 80s was living in a cottage in a retirement village when he sought help from...

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Dementia patients' forced shift 'appalling’

A desperate lack of dementia beds in Dunedin has resulted in the "appalling" situation of patients being shipped out of the city.

‘A sheltering haven for everyone’

Warrington Surf Lifesaving Club life member Lyn Hastie (left) and the club’s youngest member...

‘A sheltering haven for everyone’

The tide has turned for a local club as years of fundraising have culminated in a modern facility to watch over the waves at Warrington.

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Coach to tackle cafe ownership

Settling in as the new owners of St Clair’s Starfish Cafe are (from left) Sarah and Riki Flutey...

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Coach to tackle cafe ownership

With a resume that includes coaching for the Highlanders and Black Ferns, Riki Flutey expects his sporting expertise will come in handy manning the helm of a Dunedin cafe.

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