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Pedestrians stunned as driver does donuts on forecourt

The driver of the car mounted the kerb and did donuts on the forecourt of the bus interchange on...

Pedestrians stunned as driver does donuts on forecourt

Pedestrians were stunned when the driver of a car mounted the footpath and did donuts on the forecourt of Christchurch's busy central city bus interchange.

'Drug-fuelled' woman goes berserk at Dunedin holiday park

A police car leaves the Dunedin Holiday Park after an arrest was made over an alleged disorder...

'Drug-fuelled' woman goes berserk at Dunedin holiday park

A Dunedin woman abused staff and kicked in two sliding doors during an alleged drug and alcohol-fuelled rampage through a holiday park reception.

Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'

The man made his way St Kilda beach and started to act inappropriately towards a group of women....

Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'

A Dunedin man who grabbed a woman at the beach and tried to get her in his car for "a kiss" was on the run after two assaults.

Cool change for Otago and Southland

Otago and Southland will get a break from the heat from today, with much cooler temperatures expected.

'Rail-roaded': Erebus victim's daughter furious at memorial location

The daughter of one of the victims of the Erebus disaster is disgusted that a memorial will be built in Christchurch.

Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’

Mechanics work to fix a broken-down Fire and Emergency Command Unit which blocked the Concord...

Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’

A Dunedin-based fire command unit lost power and had to ‘‘coast’’ ahead of firefighters striking today for better pay and equipment.

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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’

Warren Ockwell, known as Poppa, has built and maintained floats for the Dunedin Santa Parade for...

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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’

Warren Ockwell might be about to turn 90, but says building floats for the Dunedin Santa Parade keeps him young.

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‘Tent City’ violence fears

Tents at the Kensington Oval yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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‘Tent City’ violence fears

The assault of a youth coach and a dog biting a young touch rugby player come amid fears of escalating violence linked to the homeless camp at Dunedin’s Oval sports ground.

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DCC votes to set up homelessness outreach service

Dunedin Night Shelter manager David McKenzie puts forward the case for a homelessness outreach...

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DCC votes to set up homelessness outreach service

A homelessness outreach service will be set up by the Dunedin City Council, but the provider has yet to be determined.

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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’

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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’

Port Otago and its property arm "being stolen away" from the ORC may be used to pay off other councils’ debt, its chairwoman says, but she's comfortable with proposed local body changes.

Property damage alleged after arrest

Property damage alleged after arrest

A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with wilful damage, after allegedly becoming aggressive at the Dunedin Holiday Park.

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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch

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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch

Dunedin's mayor has offered a profuse apology after 300 grant applications were left in limbo following her governance shake-up.

Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work

Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work

Portobello Rd will be closed during daytime hours next week while essential safety work to repair slips and remove damaged and dangerous trees takes place.

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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access

Dunedin turned on a battleship grey morning yesterday to welcome New Zealand warship HMNZS Te...

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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access

For the first time in 20 years HMNZS Te Kaha has steamed up the Otago Harbour and the public will have onboard access to it this weekend.

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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says

There were more than 130 available parks at the St Andrew St carpark when the Otago Daily Times...

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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says

Digital signs pointing Dunedin motorists to empty carparks will challenge any perception there is a shortage in the central city, the council says.

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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change

Outgoing Port Chalmers teacher Ian Landreth (right) with pupils (from left) Honor Van Rij, 11,...

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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change

A Dunedin teacher who describes himself as the "class clown" says he is glad to be retiring before the new curriculum structure turns him into a "robot".

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Walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation

Balaclava School grandparent Roger Hogg has been operating its walking school bus for more than...

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‘Nothing flash’: walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation

When Roger Hogg realised four of his grandchildren were being dropped off at the same school in three different cars, he knew something needed to be done.

No sign of wallabies yet in hunt

Wallabies are considered a pest as they can cause significant economic and environmental impacts...

No sign of wallabies yet in hunt

The wallaby search programme around Flagstaff has come up with nothing so far, but the hunt will continue.

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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours

Mosgiel Health Centre. Photo: screenshot/Google Maps

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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours

Financial constraints and staff wellbeing have prompted the Mosgiel Health Centre to make cuts to some of its after-hours services.

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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme

Rangatahi Fitness Leadership Programme pupils cross the Burkes Bay cycleway as they bike about...

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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme

An eight-week fitness course aimed at breaking down barriers between Dunedin police and young people is about to have its 10th cohort of primary school pupils graduate.

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