Carpark, pathology seemingly ruled out
Carpark, pathology seemingly ruled out
Carparking and a pathology lab appear to have been ruled out of being part of the new Dunedin hospital budget by the prime minister.
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Mitigation measures queried
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Mitigation measures queried
Flood-hit businesses in a South Otago town are questioning whether flood mitigation measures were enacted quickly enough by authorities last week.
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'We need more pumps, we need more pipes'
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Infrastructure gets tick, but more needed: mayor
South Dunedin streets were dry yesterday and only Forbury Park remained under water after the low-lying suburb was once again inundated by an overwhelming amount of rain.
Protesters' plans for PM thwarted
Protesters' plans for PM thwarted
Protesters' plans to confront the Prime Minister at the Civil Defence bunker in Dunedin today were foiled when they were asked to leave the building.
PM pays tribute to flood response
'The devastation is real' - PM pays tribute to flood response
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the South's flood response as part of a visit to Dunedin today to check on the recovery efforts.
Mechanic lifting lid on car maintenance
Mechanic lifts lid on car maintenance for women
Christchurch mechanic Melissa Hannan gives women a crash course on what's happening underneath the bonnet, helping them to be more confident about their cars.
Evacuated resident thanks ‘burly firemen’
Evacuated resident thanks ‘burly firemen’
A Maia resident got a startling wake-up call when a bunch of "burly firemen" came knocking on her door to evacuate her in the middle of the night.
Dogs rescued during mad dash
Dogs rescued during mad dash
A Dunedin family have talked of rescuing their dogs from their kennel as it was being carried atop a slow-moving landslip headed for the family home.
Sophia Crestani inquest findings out today
Sophia Crestani inquest findings out today
Despite five years passing since the death of their daughter at a flat party in Dunedin, her loss does not get any easier, the father of Otago student Sophia Crestani says.
Chantecler gardens’ last hurrah at weekend
Chantecler gardens’ last hurrah at weekend
One of Queenstown’s most spectacular gardens has hosted its final open weekend.
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.
Brick enthusiasts’ spirits not dampened
Brick enthusiasts’ spirits not dampened
Lego sculptures in the Edgar Centre left children and adults with something to smile about at the Dunedin Brick Show over the weekend.
New trail linking Arthurs Point and Arrowtown opens
New trail linking Arthurs Point and Arrowtown opens
Another cog in Queenstown’s active travel wheel is in place.
Public invited to ‘Move for MS’ fun day
Public invited to ‘Move for MS’ fun day
MS Otago is inviting local people of all ages and abilities to put their best foot forward during a day of family fun at Wingatui Race Course this Sunday.
'There's been another one': Car hits flat at crash hotspot
'There's been another one': Car hits flat at crash hotspot
A resident at a Cumberland St flat got a fright this morning after a car crashed through a fence and into a wall.
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered
Nine homes have been red-stickered in Dunedin following the storm which battered coastal Otago this week, causing widespread flooding and land slips.
'Scariest thing ever': Family's lucky escape from Maia slip
'Scariest thing ever': Family's lucky escape from Maia slip
A Dunedin family have talked of rescuing their dogs from their kennel as it was being carried atop a slow-moving landslip headed for the family home.
Worst over but still ‘threat to life’
Worst over but still ‘threat to life’
Widespread heavy rain in Otago cleared on Friday night and attention will now turn to assessing the impact of the drenching, then the recovery.
Shear volume of talent on display
Shear volume of talent on display
Shearers compete in the first round of heats in the senior machine shearing category at the 64th annual Merino Shearing and Woolhandling competition in Alexandra yesterday.
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
The wild weather was of some use yesterday.