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Vice-chancellor’s lecture postponement an ‘overreaction’

Grant Robertson has been accused of running scared after his planned lecture was postponed amid "security concerns" after a rowdy clocktower protest.

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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

Girls 'N' Gasoline founder Melissa Hannan explains how to check oil levels on a vehicle, during a...

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

A large slip in Maia forced a local family’s Land Cruiser into their dining room. PHOTOS: STEPHEN...

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

Bede Crestani and Elspeth McMillan attended a ceremony at the University of Otago yesterday to...

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

Queenstown’s Chantecler owner Mike Henry pictured in his remarkable garden during the last...

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

Shearer Shaun Goosen, of Bloemfontein, South Africa, competes in the senior machine shearing...

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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

The "It's Always Tea Time" Lego sculpture, created by Centuri Chan and Wendy Graham, won Best in...

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

The new 13km Wharehuanui Trail finally opened to the public. Lying between Arrowtown and Arthurs...

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

Looking forward to the MS Otago "Move for MS" event this Saturday at Wingatui Race Course are MS...

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

Flooding on the Taieri plains this morning. Photo: ORC

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

A major slip in Maia knocked out water and all but destroyed a family home. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

'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’

Despite being nervous to see how her toilet was handling the onslaught of rain, Osbourne St...

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

Rob Nelson, of Gulf Harbour, launches his radio-controlled yacht, "Smashing Pumpkin", during the...

Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan

The wild weather was of some use yesterday.

Drone footage shows massive Dunedin slip

Watch: Drone footage shows massive Dunedin slip

Drone footage has emerged of a huge slip in Dunedin's West Harbour area caused by the two-day dump of rain that has hit the region.

Surrey St residents evacuated

A stormwater drain bubbles in the middle of Surrey St last night. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Surrey St residents evacuated

South Dunedin residents were preparing to leave their homes as rain continued to fall on Dunedin last night.

City bracing for yet more rain

A kayaker negotiates the floodwaters as he heads down the Water of Leith outside the University...

City bracing for yet more rain

Heavy rain caused surface flooding, slips and some road closures across coastal Otago yesterday, but MetService says the worst may still be to come today.

Sewage leaking on to street a ‘health hazard’

Auto Repair Otago mechanic Aaron Carmichael stares in dismay at an overflowing drain.

Sewage leaking on to street a ‘health hazard’

Sewage once again spewed on to a street in flood-prone South Dunedin yesterday as heavy rain fell, and one affected business says the council does not "give a s...".

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