Lime rider still in serious condition
Lime rider still in serious condition
The 26-year-old woman injured after she collided with a truck while riding a Lime e-scooter last week remains in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital.
Elena McPhee
Rockin’ the Octagon
Rockin’ the Octagon
The finals of the annual Robbie Rocks competition, organised by the Toitu Otago Settlers’ Museum, were held in Dunedin’s Octagon yesterday.
Time flies when you enjoy a happy marriage
Time flies when you enjoy a happy marriage
The secret to a good marriage is knowing when to say no, knowing when to say yes — and trying never to confuse the two.
Lime scooters make their way to Balclutha - somehow
Lime scooters make their way to Balclutha - somehow
Three Lime e-scooters were spotted outside a house in Balclutha today, about 80km south of Dunedin - prompting a concerned member of the public to ring the police this morning.
Grass fire near Alexandra extinguished
Grass fire near Alexandra extinguished
A grass fire in the Alexandra area has been extinguished with forestry hoses, after spreading across 1500 square metres of land.
Multimillion-dollar makeover for student hall
Multimillion-dollar makeover for student hall
Reporter Elena McPhee and photographer Christine O’Connor were given a tour of Hayward College this week as extensive renovations continue.
Uni law appointment postponed for a year
Uni law appointment postponed for a year
The University of Otago will wait a year before appointing a new family law lecturer, following the departure of colourful academic Prof Mark Henaghan.
Record run: high rents in city expected to continue
Record run: high rents in city expected to continue
The city of Dunedin has recorded an average weekly rent of $400 or more for three months running, for the first time in 26 years — and those in the real estate field expect it to continue rising.
Pedestrian stable after being hit by car
Pedestrian stable after being hit by car
A woman hit by a car in South Dunedin this morning is now in a stable condition in Dunedin Hospital.
Man arrested after cars broken into
Man arrested after cars broken into
Police are urging people who park their cars in the Manor Pl area to come forward if they notice items like iPads, cameras, or spare change missing from their vehicles, after a man was arrested for breaking into at least two cars.
Runway runners readying
Runway runners readying
There's nothing like waiting for dawn to break over the runway at Dunedin International Airport - and organisers are hopeful Dunedin and New Zealand's second "Run the Runway" event will recapture the special atmosphere.
Corroded cylinder caused deadly Dunedin cruise ship explosion
Corroded cylinder caused deadly Dunedin cruise ship explosion
A death in an explosion on board a cruise ship in Port Chalmers was caused by a severely corroded nitrogen cylinder which should not have been in use.
No-deal Brexit could benefit NZ, academic says
No-deal Brexit could benefit NZ, academic says
A Brexit with no deal between Britain and the European Union would spell economic and political disaster for Britain - though it could mean New Zealand securing a better trade deal, a public law...
University a leader in gender diverse options
University a leader in gender diverse options
The University of Otago appears to be a trailblazer in the range of options it is offering students with diverse gender identities this year, including male, female, female-to-male transgender,...
Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage
Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage
In a win-win situation for both the council and a local nursery owner, baleage swept along by November's flood and strewn over a rural road for months is being turned into compost.
No injuries after SUV hits parked cars
No injuries after SUV hits parked cars
Dunedin's George St was partly blocked this afternoon after an SUV ploughed into three parked vehicles.
Leaving Lime scooter on track 'dangerous and illegal'
Leaving Lime scooter on track 'dangerous and illegal'
The person who put a Lime scooter on rail tracks in Dunedin was putting people in danger, KiwiRail says.
Police appeal for help in hunt for thief of rare coins
Police appeal for help in hunt for thief of rare coins
A Mosgiel coin collector who fell victim to a mysterious thief last year says the person who took a box of gold coins will not be able to sell them.
Entertainment locked in for uni's celebratory picnic
Entertainment locked in for uni's celebratory picnic
Music and other entertainment has been confirmed for a public picnic next month, as the University of Otago prepares to get its 150th celebrations under way.
Marine scientist moving lab from Aust to Dunedin
Marine scientist moving lab from Aust to Dunedin
How life came to exist in the chilly climes of the Antarctic is the main focus for an Australian marine scientist who is preparing to move her laboratory to Dunedin this year.