Slideshow: Dunedin Dawn Service
Scenes from today's Dawn Service in the Queens Gardens, Dunedin.
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
Fireworks could be back with a vengeance for Dunedin’s next New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Fears waterways at risk from wastewater plans
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Fears waterways at risk from wastewater plans
A government plan for national wastewater disposal standards is being met with local concern it could harm waterways.
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Funds from stolen crayfish paid gang mortgage
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Funds from stolen crayfish paid gang mortgage
A patched King Cobra member used money from a stolen crayfish racket to pay the mortgage on a gang pad and buy a car, a court has heard.
New district court judge appointed
New district court judge appointed
The former attorney-general of Samoa has been appointed as Dunedin’s newest judge.
Company confirms 'tragic' death at Kaikorai factory
Company confirms 'tragic' death at Kaikorai factory
Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd says it is "deeply saddened" after the death of a worker at its Kaikorai Valley Rd site yesterday.
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
Air New Zealand has defended high prices Southerners are railing against, but its chief financial officer could only offer sympathy yesterday.
Council cans rainbow crossings
Council cans central city rainbow crossings
Rainbow crossings will not be part of a revised design for Bath St, in central Dunedin, as the city council looks to keep an upgrade within budget.
Masters crew excited about event
Masters crew excited about event
It started out as three months in a rocky boat — lucky just to keep afloat at times.
Southerners brave cold for Anzac services
Southerners brave cold for Anzac Day services
Crowds have braved chilly conditions to turn out for Anzac Day services in the South this morning.
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
Arthur Driver is among the last of his generation.
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
If you get up at 4.56am tomorrow, go outside, do a handstand and turn to the east, neighbours might think you are a hardcore fitness guru.
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Tears as beloved kids' art workshop closes
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Tears as beloved kids' art workshop closes
After more than 20 years of introducing children to the fine arts, a Dunedin couple is closing shop.
Seesaw to be repaired a second time
Seesaw to be repaired a second time
A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in George St has again been removed because of damage.
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
A Brighton man accused of threatening his neighbours was found by police making a bonfire of his possessions on the front lawn.
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
He rode shotgun with Han Solo, put C-3PO back together and strangled Lando when his betrayal became clear.
Person died at scene of Dunedin workplace incident: police
Person died at scene of Dunedin workplace incident: police
A person has died following a workplace incident in Dunedin today, police said.
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
A Dunedin woman’s five-year passion project has turned into an Anzac display at a maritime museum.
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
Extreme concerns have been raised by Dunedin’s early childhood education sector following a recent government review which appears set to "dumb down" ECE teacher qualifications.
Brockville trailer death charge upgraded to manslaughter
Brockville trailer death charge upgraded to manslaughter
A Dunedin man has been charged with manslaughter after his partner died following a fall from a moving trailer.