Stalker's bid to reduce prison term denied
Stalker's bid to reduce prison term denied
A persistent stalker who threatened to kill her victims has failed in a bid to have her prison term reduced.
Dunedin
Ronald McDonald House thanked
Ronald McDonald House thanked
Dunedin mother Kathryn Vernal last night paid tribute to Ronald McDonald House for its invaluable help during her son Jack’s arduous six-year medical journey.
Former Dunedin woman tells of Beirut close call
Former Dunedin woman tells of Beirut close call
New Zealander Lorna Butler was due to take the family cat to the vet, in downtown Beirut, about the same time a devastating explosion ripped through the city.
Two taken to hospital after Maryhill fire
Two taken to hospital after Maryhill fire
Two people with smoke inhalation have been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition following a house fire in Maryhill today.
'Treasured' Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapse
'Treasured' Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapse
A Dunedin intensive care nurse is fighting for her life in that very unit after collapsing at 32 weeks pregnant.
Otago study reveals origins of NZ Covid cases
Otago study reveals origins of NZ Covid cases
University of Otago scientists have completed months of detective work to reveal where New Zealand's cases of Covid-19 came from at the height of our crisis – with some surprising results.
Car-sized void to cause delays for 'week or more'
Car-sized void to cause delays for 'week or more'
A void the size of a small car under the Dunedin-Port Chalmers Rd requiring repair could close the road for a week or more.
Man subjected woman to ‘vile’ ordeal
Man subjected woman to ‘vile’ ordeal
A man has been sentenced to home detention for what a judge called one of the "most bizarre acts" he had come across in his many years on the bench.
Man knocked out by 'king-hit' in Octagon
Man serious after 'king-hit' outside Octagon bar
A man is in a serious condition after he was "king hit" outside a bar in the Octagon in Dunedin overnight.
Confusing letters prompt review
Confusing letters prompt review
The Southern District Health Board will try to discover why it has sent confusing letters to patients.
Baby burial kete to bring ‘dignity’
Baby burial kete to bring ‘dignity’
A new initiative for St John in Dunedin will bring "dignity" during a difficult time.
Man with knife tries to take boy's bike
Man with knife tries to take boy's bike
A man who chased a boy with a knife, demanding his bike, is being sought by police.
Price-hike ‘drop in’ sessions
Price-hike ‘drop in’ sessions
The first of five public "drop in" sessions for Aurora Energy consumers to influence a coming Commerce Commission decision drew 23 people to the Dunedin Centre yesterday.
Writer-illustrators share craft with pupils
Writer-illustrators share craft with pupils
Purakaunui School pupils were joined by two special visitors this week.
Last one out
Last one out
The last car was driven out of the Wilson car parking building in central Dunedin yesterday.
Chemical stored in Sawyers Bay, but ‘risk is minimal’
Chemical stored in Sawyers Bay, but ‘risk is minimal’
Explosive material stored near Dunedin has sparked concerns after the deadly explosion in Lebanon.
Restaurant 'a new experience' for Dunedin
Restaurant 'a new experience' for Dunedin
Do not be too alarmed if you see plumes of smoke coming out of the top deck of a new restaurant in Hanover St, Dunedin.
Wait on for survey results
Wait on for survey results
Dunedin residents will have to wait to see the results of a survey that could be used in a business case to overhaul the way traffic moves through the centre of the city.
Delays expected on SH88 at Ravensbourne
Delays expected on SH88 at Ravensbourne
Delays are expected on the Dunedin-Port Chalmers road for several days after a culvert slumped.
Fertiliser spill closes intersection
Fertiliser spill closes intersection
A truck spilled a load of fertiliser on to a Dunedin street, stopping traffic yesterday.