Shawn McAvinue

A Dunedin couple who fostered 19 children over six years will be recognised in Wellington on Friday.

The Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club needs the community to come to its rescue and vote to help it win a $25,000 prize.

An allegedly stolen puppy was recovered when Mosgiel police executed a search warrant at a caravan park yesterday.

Port Chalmers was ''buzzing'' during the film shoot of The Light Between Oceans in Dunedin on Saturday.

The cruise ship Sun Princess arrived in Dunedin yesterday, a day earlier than expected.

About 1400 customers lost their broadband service connection in the South Island after a fibre-optic cable was accidentally cut by a contractor in Rakaia.

A foundation to ensure the long-term future of Orokonui Ecosanctuary was launched in Dunedin last night.

The ''cavalier attitude'' of Dunedin pedestrians is worrying and controlled crossings should be used more, Age Concern Otago executive officer Susan Davidson says.

Steam locomotive Ja 1240, also known as Jessica, leaves the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday, heading to Sawyers Bay.

Health World Mosgiel has taken on the rental and sales of mobility equipment.

A SuperGran shortage has sparked an appeal by a volunteer to people with experience to step up and help others navigate life.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum educator Sara Sinclair cuts a cake in the museum's Josephine Foyer yesterday, with the help of Frankie McKinlay (6), to celebrate the 142nd birthday of steam locomotive Josephine.

Speed limit tolerances lowered over Labour Weekend to improve driver behaviour have been effective in the South, Dunedin police say.

A Dunedin playgroup has spent its $5000 Government grant on new toys.

Free laser therapy is a heaven-sent gift for badly burnt dog Demon.

John Osborne drives a ball from the ninth tee at Chisholm Park Golf Club, in Dunedin, yesterday in a national amputee golf tournament.