Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is asking people to play their part to prevent more tragedies, following 54 drownings this year.
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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'
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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'
A new cycleway route in Dunedin could be pitched as an alternative to the beleaguered Albany St project, which remains under a legal cloud.
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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office
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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office
Dunedin could be the best place to live in New Zealand — a magnet for people attracted by an unrivalled lifestyle and opportunities, the city’s new mayor says.
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Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release
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Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release
A man who left his friend of 15 years for dead after a drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.
Multiple crews attend fire in roof
Multiple crews attend fire in roof
Firefighters work on the roof of a Bush Rd property in Mosgiel after a blaze broke out in its roof space.
Led on ‘short foot chase’
Led on ‘short foot chase’
An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town attempted to flee police when they were transporting him to court.
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Council club drink prices raise concern
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Council club drink prices raise concern
The Dunedin City Council has come under fire for "concerningly low prices for alcohol" at its staff-only social club — including $4 beer.
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Former councillors farewelled
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Former councillors farewelled
Intelligent, passionate and "occasionally annoying" — Dunedin city councillors have eulogised their former colleagues as a new term dawns.
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Appliance fraudster made to pay
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Appliance fraudster made to pay
A Dunedin builder who ripped off an appliance store to the tune of $20,000 is yet to pay back a cent.
The family that feeds Dunedin
The family that feeds Dunedin
In an industry where trends come and go, the Gianone family’s steadfast Italian restaurant Etrusco has become part of the Dunedin story.
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
Claims continue to roll in from last week’s wind event with thousands coming from the South.
‘You’ll float too’: fanatic’s city-wide spookiness stunt
‘You’ll float too’: fanatic’s city-wide spookiness stunt
Parents, keep your children nearby — lest they get lured into Dunedin’s drainage system.
‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear
‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear
Gravestones, parts of decomposing skeletons reaching out of the ground, things with sharp teeth and a cackling witch
Sunday parking charges to start
Sunday parking charges to start
Visitors to Dunedin’s central city will now have to pay for parking week-round.
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VR tool gives firefighters head start
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VR tool gives firefighters head start
Dunedin firefighters got a spin on a shiny new toy as they prepare for the rollout of much-needed new aerial appliances.
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Submissions called for on reserve plan
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Submissions called for on reserve plan
The next step is to be taken in the establishment of a mātaitai reserve off the coast of Karitane.
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Vandalised sign repair cost soars
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Vandalised sign repair cost soars
The budget for repairing Department of Conservation signs has risen more than 60% in a year as petty and mindless vandalism hits the great outdoors.
Study takes new angle on spread of tuberculosis
Study takes new angle on spread of tuberculosis
As tuberculosis (Tb) continues to kill about a million people a year around the globe, research has turned to studying whether people with Tb who show no symptoms are unknowingly spreading it.
Repair works under way for church roof
Repair works under way for church roof
A crane has been set up to repair the roof of Dunedin’s Knox Church.
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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences
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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences
The co-owner of a South Dunedin pub who failed to disclose his convictions has vowed to sell his stake in the business if it means its liquor licences are granted.