Dunedin to get winter flights boost
Air New Zealand is using bigger planes to boost seat numbers between Dunedin and Auckland - for a limited time.
Driver more than five times the limit on SH1
Driver more than five times the limit on SH1
Police are frustrated after extremely high breath alcohol levels were recorded by Otago drivers over the long weekend.
Retail rage: Man slapped with shoe in Dunedin mall assault
Retail rage: Man slapped with shoe in Dunedin mall assault
A man who assaulted a stranger in the middle of a busy Dunedin mall missed every punch he threw so resorted to a shoe, police say.
Teen who nicked parents' car calls mum after crashing
Teen who nicked parents' car calls mum after crashing
A young teenager who nicked his parents' car for a joyride around Allanton soon found himself ringing mum and dad after getting the car stuck in a hedge.
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
Senior government Minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker's performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards, when he said "what a load of crap".
Victim's miraculous escape as arrow misses vital organs
Victim's miraculous escape as arrow misses vital organs
A dispute over a stolen motorbike led to one Dunedin man shooting another with a high-powered crossbow, a court has heard.
Missing South Dunedin man found
Missing South Dunedin man found
A South Dunedin man missing since yesterday afternoon has been found.
Diner knocked down in St Clair hit and run
Diner knocked down in St Clair hit and run
A man out for a meal with friends in St Clair was run over by a stranger after a confrontation escalated.
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
The High Court is set to hear arguments about whether media should be allowed to report the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer.
Body found beside burnt-out car
Body found beside burnt-out car
A witness to a fatal car fire near a beach in Auckland says there was an overpowering smell of fuel in the area moments before an explosion.
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Four-year-old Ashton Cresswell was a tiny, vulnerable child who died from "shameful" violence and neglect but nobody was charged with causing his death.
Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Next year's funding boost for science courses and other associated subjects won't drive up enrolments in those fields, universities warn.
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
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Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
The Otago Regional Council is effective at raising awareness of the threats wallabies pose to the region, less so at actually dealing with the pest, a new report says.
Celebrating connection with homeland
Celebrating connection with homeland
Providing a space for Samoans living in Dunedin to connect with their homeland is the goal for the community when celebrating Samoan Independence Day.
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Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
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Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
Preventing crime at Dunedin’s bus hub could hinge on ensuring threats are responded to rapidly, deploying prominent patrols and adjusting the area’s design, a report suggests.
Cut-back in facilities alarms midwifery body
Cut-back in facilities alarms midwifery body
Slashing the number of birthing rooms by 40% at the new Dunedin hospital is worrying midwives, concerned there may not be enough beds for expectant mothers.
Heading for the fundraising trail again
Heading for the fundraising trail again
A Portobello primary school teacher will take on the challenge of walking a 280km ancient pilgrim path in Portugal to raise money for a Dunedin Charity.
Wind no match for planters
Wind no match for planters
The weather was uninviting, but hardy souls were not put off from planting more trees at Dunedin’s Rotary Park.