Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
A 73-year-old man was left with one ankle dislocated and the other possibly broken after he was struck by a car.
Daisy Hudson
Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
A student on bail for drink driving was caught allegedly three times over the limit after driving friends home from Hyde St.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
A man who had just hours earlier been warned for walking on the road while on a charity walk was seriously injured in a hit and run.
Call for independent investigators
Call for independent investigators
The royal commission of inquiry investigating abuse in care has been urged to take immediate action, as dozens of Dunedin survivors gathered to share their stories.
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
A bevvy of people were booted out of Dunedin's Hyde St party for using fake wristbands.
'Someone will die': Alarm over discharge policy
'Someone will die': Alarm over discharge policy
A formal complaint will be lodged over the Southern District Health Board discharging elderly patients in the middle of the night, with Grey Power claiming someone could die if it continues.
'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral
'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral
At Otago couple's palms were sweaty as their son nailed a once in a lifetime opportunity at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Safety and a place to call home
Safety and a place to call home
For Dunedin’s refugees, their arrival in the city was the start of a new, safe life.
Skantha death at Otago prison prompts review
Skantha death at Otago prison prompts review
The death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review of how courts communicate with prisons.
‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
Thirty years after the violent death of her beloved daughter, Dawn Smith hopes her killer will stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Killer’s death raises questions
Killer’s death raises questions
The sudden death in prison of Dunedin murderer Venod Skantha has sparked calls for an overhaul of court policy.
Another 2 years behind bars for Owaka teen's killer
Another 2 years behind bars for Owaka teen's killer
The man who raped and murdered a South Otago teenager three decades ago will spend at least another two years behind bars.
Relief at news of Skantha's death
Family 'relieved' at news of Skantha's death
The family of Dunedin teenager Amber-Rose Rush say they are relieved that her murderer, Venod Skantha, has died in a South Otago jail.
Family relieved Skantha loses appeal
Family relieved Skantha loses appeal
After a nerve-racking few months, the family of murdered Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush are breathing sighs of relief after her killer’s appeal bid was tossed out.
Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'
Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'
The man convicted of murdering Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has had his bid for appeal tossed out.
Royal recital fond memory for pianist
Royal recital fond memory for pianist
Getting to use a royal sitting room, complete with Queen Victoria’s grand piano, as a dressing room was a slightly unusual experience for Terence Dennis.
Drivers three times over limit: police
Drivers three times over limit: police
Two drivers were recorded as being more than three times over the legal drinking limit in Dunedin at the weekend, police say.
Drugs, cash found in sleeping man's car
Drugs, cash found in sleeping man's car
Meth, drug utensils and cash were found after a sleeping driver was spotted in a supermarket carpark early this morning.
Bottles hurled at police by 'idiots'
Bottles hurled at police by 'idiots'
Bottles were hurled at police by "idiots'' as they responded to disorder in Dunedin's student quarter at the weekend.
Prince Philip ‘a neat guy’
Prince Philip ‘a neat guy’
Maurice Prendergast can still vividly remember the day he almost started a row with the Duke of Edinburgh over lunch.