News | Otago Daily Times Online News

'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community

'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community

Health officials are warning there's a strong likelihood measles is spreading in the community after four cases, including two children, were confirmed this week.

'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified

The man's backpack was located with his body on September 19. Photo: Police

'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified

A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.

Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits

Fire crews in Kaikōura are bracing for more severe gales as they battle multiple blazes that destroyed five homes and several other buildings.

SUBSCRIBER

Fans take transport matters in hand

Standing in front of the bus are Nick Terry and Maeley Terry, 3, (in foreground), and (from left)...

SUBSCRIBER

Fans take transport matters in hand

Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.

SUBSCRIBER

Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

The Dunedin Fire Brigade’s 37-year-old "aerial appliance" in action yesterday. The New Zealand...

SUBSCRIBER

Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.

SUBSCRIBER

Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home

SUBSCRIBER

Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home

A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.

SUBSCRIBER

Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

Daniel Benson-Guiu. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

SUBSCRIBER

Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.

SUBSCRIBER

Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin-based union representatives (from left) PPTA Otago regional chairman Kussi Hurtado-Stuart...

SUBSCRIBER

Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.

SUBSCRIBER

Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

SUBSCRIBER

Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.

SUBSCRIBER

KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest Dunedin operations co-ordinator Darryn Graves (left) hands over food to PSO food bank...

SUBSCRIBER

KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.

Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best

Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best

I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint — it was indeed ballet at its darkest.

SUBSCRIBER

Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

SUBSCRIBER

Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.

Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

Heidi Hayward. File photo: Peter McIntosh

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.

SUBSCRIBER

Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Delta arborists tend to wind-damaged trees in Anzac Ave yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

SUBSCRIBER

Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.

SUBSCRIBER

Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

Former Southern captain Ian Stevens with the Ranfurly Shield along with current Southern captain...

SUBSCRIBER

Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.

Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection

Nelson-based carrier Originair is offering flights for much of the week between Blenheim and...

Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection

Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.

Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride

An abandoned car sits in Forbury Rd after being driven through the city on sparking rims after...

Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride

A teenager was pepper-sprayed after an allegedly stolen car, spiked three times by police, was driven on its rims through Dunedin, sending sparks flying.

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.

Search form

Search form