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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.

Effectively communicating science with the public recognised

Award-winning scientist Nic Rawlence. Photo: supplied

Effectively communicating science with the public recognised

Nic Rawlence is living his childhood dream.

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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand

Rajinder is accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand

A Dunedin man accused of a grisly murder admitted lying to police about how he sustained a cut to his hand.

Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners

A large sea lion makes its way through the drive-through at Preens dry cleaners, in Dunedin....

Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners

Fishy smells and stains on your fur coat are annoying.

Warrant issued after conman’s no-show

Paul Abbott was jailed for 19 months when he appeared in the Invercargill District Court in 2022....

Warrant issued after conman’s no-show

A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to court for his latest hearing.

Transfer of bodies made

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

Transfer of bodies made

Israel has transferred the bodies of 15 Palestinians to the Gaza Strip, the territory’s Hamas-run health authority said yesterday, after the remains of the latest hostage returned to Israel were...