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Call for rethink on paint in soil
Dunedin's approach to the toxic legacy of lead paint in soil surrounding old homes is out of step with the rest of the country, a "frustrated" city councillor says.
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.
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Councillors dispute claims made by mayor
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Councillors dispute claims made by mayor
Claims by Dunedin’s mayor he pushed back immediately against government cuts for the new hospital have puzzled some of his colleagues.
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Otago University Snow Sports Club member Tiana Brummitt Rodriguez displays some of the gear for sale at a second-hand snow goods sale on Saturday.
Here be dragon-boaters
Here be dragon-boaters
A dragon boat paddles across the waters of the Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the Otepoti Dragons’ "Give It A Go" event.
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
You have to be a special kind of nerd to dedicate hours, months and even years to bringing your favourite popular culture characters to life.
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Sharpshooters had a field day at the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial championships this weekend.
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’: Reports replaced with summary
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’: Reports replaced with summary
Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.
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New exhibition honours influential leader
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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.
Thousands pour onto iconic Sydney bridge for Gaza
Thousands pour onto iconic Sydney bridge for Gaza
One of Australia's most iconic landmarks has become the centrepoint of resistance to Israel's military action in Gaza, with tens of thousands of protesters spilling onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Senior Labour MP Megan Woods won't contest seat at next election
Senior Labour MP Megan Woods won't contest seat at next election
Senior Labour MP Megan Woods has announced she will stand as a list-only candidate at the next election.
Couple take former home owner to court after she refuses to leave
Couple take former home owner to court after she refuses to leave
A couple who bought a Pāpāmoa Beach house needed a High Court order to remove the previous owner after she refused to leave the property.
Gang insignia being sold on Temu not illegal - police
Gang insignia being sold on Temu not illegal - police
Police say buying or selling gang insignia is not illegal, as products featuring patches pop up for sale online.
Man critically hurt in alleged shooting
Man critically hurt in alleged shooting
Police have launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of a man who was found critically injured in Lower Hutt this morning.
Search for woman swept away amid NSW weather chaos
Search for woman swept away amid NSW weather chaos
Rescue workers in New South Wales are searching for a woman after the car she was a passenger in was swept away in floodwaters.
Car hits three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street
Car hits three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street
A person has been seriously injured after a vehicle hit three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen St this morning.
Person cut from vehicle after serious crash near Blenheim
Person cut from vehicle after serious crash near Blenheim
A person has been cut from their vehicle in a serious crash that injured three people and closed State Highway 1 in Riverlands, south of Blenheim.