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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin

An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.

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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin

Jules Radich in his mayoral robes. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin

An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.

Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’

An Interwaste worker is washed down with hoses after getting doused in what is believed to be...

Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’

Worksafe sent inspectors to the site of a gas explosion at a healthcare waste processing facility which left one employee doused in what is believed to be medical waste.

Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike

Danny Spence, 5, of Dunedin, supports his father at the New Zealand Professional Firefighters...

Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike

Dunedin firefighters are worried their luck will run out after having to attend a "complex" commercial fire without their main ladder truck.

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Dunedin woman's battle to quit antidepressants

University of Otago student Tabitha Hildyard is raising awareness of the difficulties of getting...

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Dunedin woman's battle to quit antidepressants

A Dunedin woman is calling for greater education on antidepressant withdrawal as she continues a years-long battle to get off one of the drugs.

'Compassionate and smart': Daughter's tribute to Jules Radich

The daughter of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has remembered her dad as "cool, compassionate and smart" at a packed funeral in Dunedin this afternoon.

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Sir Tim was last ‘celebrity-type’ mayor

Sir Tim’s former deputy mayor, Nobby Clarke, said Sir Tim was ‘‘well known’’ for his sense of...

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Sir Tim was last ‘celebrity-type’ mayor

Former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as the last "celebrity-type" mayor, and former colleagues have said they were fortunate to have been "part of that era".

Worker 'splashed with medical waste' in Dunedin explosion

Firefighters at the scene this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Worker 'splashed with medical waste' in Dunedin explosion

Firefighters had to decontaminate a worker injured and splashed with medical waste in a gas explosion in Dunedin's industrial area this morning.

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

Te Waka o Aoraki president Brendon Timmins paddles hard in Otago Harbour as he prepares to...

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.

Young woman serious after St Clair Beach incident

Emergency services at the scene this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

Young woman serious after St Clair Beach incident

A young woman has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after an incident at St Clair Beach this morning.

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Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

Dylan Norfield’s Doctors Point property has recently been appointed a five-star garden by the NZ...

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Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

A Doctors Point garden has been turned from broom, gorse and pine trees into a five-star property, planted with 1400 species from all over the world.

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Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy will get a couple of games at the University Oval before heading to the T20 World Cup...

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Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

It is just as well Jacob Duffy likes a sneaky butter chicken.

$50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court levy. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

$50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

A climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.

Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment

Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court fine. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment

A Dunedin climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.

Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy is the second ranked T20I bowler in the world and has been in red-hot form for the...

Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy's super summer will continue after being named in the Black Caps squad for next month's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Back where it all began are (from left), Finn Butcher’s father Dale Butcher, of Alexandra,...

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Cyclists on the banks of the Clutha River were treated to an expert display of slalom kayaking yesterday morning, but most did not realise they were watching Olympic-level competitors.

ODT Racing Chat: Omakau 2026

ODT Racing Chat is at the Central Otago Trotting meeting at Omakau capturing the action from the largest race day in the South.

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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

Crowds gather in the Octagon on New Year’s Eve, 2025. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

Public opinion is being sought on how Dunedin City Council runs future New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the mayor says it is time for a rethink.

Guerrilla gardening gets positive response

Otago Peninsula Community Board members Paul Pope and Emma Strybosch admire their self-described ...

Guerrilla gardening gets positive response

A spot of "guerrilla gardening" by Otago Peninsula’s elected officials has received rave reviews from the community.

Snoozing sea lion gives St Clair mum a fright

When Espie Ayson opened her front door to go to work today, the last thing she expected to see was a body in the way.

Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas

Dunedin foodbanks say they are prepared for when the Christmas rush begins - but are asking for donations so they can stay stocked up for the rest of summer.

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