iD judges cut ‘incredible talent’ down to 40 finalists
iD judges cut ‘incredible talent’ down to 40 finalists
The "astounding" standard of entrants for the 17th iD International Emerging Designer Awards has made it tough for judges.
Dunedin
Emotions run high as families reunite
Emotions run high as families reunite
Members of two Dunedin families, long separated by Covid-19 travel restrictions, had emotional reunions yesterday, after the start of two-way quarantine-free travel with Australia.
'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral
'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral
At Otago couple's palms were sweaty as their son nailed a once in a lifetime opportunity at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
A bevvy of people were booted out of Dunedin's Hyde St party for using fake wristbands.
Inquiry begun after collapse
Inquiry begun after collapse
An investigation has been launched after rugby fans were injured when a barrier gave way during Friday night’s Highlanders match.
Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
A 73-year-old man was left with one ankle dislocated and the other possibly broken after he was struck by a car.
Dunedin man hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hob
Dunedin man hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hob
A Dunedin man has been taken to hospital after his shirt caught fire while he was using a gas hob.
Cars collide on SH1 south of Dunedin
Cars collide on SH1 south of Dunedin
No-one was seriously hurt when two cars collided on State Highway 1, about half way between Milton and Waihola about 6.20pm, police said.
University to clarify expectations
University to clarify expectations
A zero tolerance approach to sexual misconduct and online abuse will now be spelled out in the University of Otago’s updated code of student conduct.
'Someone will die': Alarm over discharge policy
'Someone will die': Alarm over discharge policy
A formal complaint will be lodged over the Southern District Health Board discharging elderly patients in the middle of the night, with Grey Power claiming someone could die if it continues.
Drink-driving incidents ‘not good’
Drink-driving incidents ‘not good’
Dunedin Police are concerned the message about drink-driving is not getting through.
Hundreds watch country’s best players
Hundreds watch country’s best players
Dunedin residents packed in for one of the greatest face-offs in recent years at the Dunedin Ice Stadium on Saturday.
Flight from Dunedin diverted to Christchurch due to 'engineering issue'
Flight from Dunedin diverted to Christchurch due to 'engineering issue'
A flight from Dunedin to Wellington was diverted this morning due to an engineering issue.
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins will no doubt be feeling a little more comfortable sitting in his reclining, swivelling office chair this morning.
Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
A student on bail for drink driving was caught allegedly three times over the limit after driving friends home from Hyde St.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
A man who had just hours earlier been warned for walking on the road while on a charity walk was seriously injured in a hit and run.
Contingency plan needed for travelling staff
Contingency plan needed for travelling staff
University of Otago staff will have to explain how they could keep working behind closed borders if they became trapped travelling outside the country after the transtasman bubble opens today.
Larger-than-life exhibition on evolution
Larger-than-life exhibition on evolution
Otago Museum has joined forces with Dunedin artist Bruce Mahalski to create a new, free exhibition on human evolution.
Approaching sweet spot
Approaching sweet spot
Demolition machinery is getting increasingly closer to the main area where chocolate was made in Dunedin’s former Cadbury factory.
Call for independent investigators
Call for independent investigators
The royal commission of inquiry investigating abuse in care has been urged to take immediate action, as dozens of Dunedin survivors gathered to share their stories.