St John proposal ‘last straw’
St John proposal ‘last straw’
Milton is not taking the potential loss of its only paid paramedic lightly.
Daisy Hudson
Dunedin police unimpressed with red-light runners
Dunedin police unimpressed with red-light runners
The number of Dunedin motorists running red lights have left police unimpressed.
Woman hits head after taxi mishap
Woman hits head after taxi mishap
An intoxicated woman who kept leaning on a moving taxi ended up needing medical treatment.
Man punched while walking daughter to school
Man punched while walking daughter to school
A man was punched in the face while walking his young daughter to school yesterday.
Cannabis found on woman at police station
Cannabis found on woman at police station
A woman who decided to visit the Dunedin Police Station while in possession of cannabis has been arrested.
Decision time is nearing
Decision time is nearing
New Zealanders heading to polling stations in September will also be asked to vote on whether they want cannabis legalised. Daisy Hudson takes a look at the vote, which could have a major effect on our society.
Dietetics masters hits skids
Dietetics masters hits skids
Struggles to recruit suitable teaching staff have scuppered a University of Otago programme.
Keen thirst for plain speaking
Keen thirst for plain speaking
It was loud, it was rowdy and it was surprisingly hard-hitting. Daisy Hudson headed along to the OUSA Politics Week Youth Wing Debate to see New Zealand’s future political leaders in action.
Demand in South for testing ramps up
Demand in South for testing ramps up
Demand for Covid-19 testing rose rapidly in the South yesterday.
Visiting hours in southern hospitals unchanged
Visiting hours in southern hospitals unchanged
Visiting hours for Southern District Health Board hospitals remain unchanged in Level 2, but people are asked not to visit patients if they are unwell.
Testing station for Invercargill as demand soars
Testing station for Invercargill as demand soars
A Covid-19 testing station will be opened in Invercargill as demand for tests skyrockets in the South.
Infanticide, execution still haunt town’s memory
Infanticide, execution still haunt town’s memory
It’s an unfortunate claim to fame. 125 years on, the hanging of murderer Minnie Dean still polarises the southern town of Winton. Daisy Hudson reports.
Covid-19: Restrictions are back
Covid-19: Restrictions are back
Most of New Zealand will return to Alert Level 2 today after community transmission of Covid-19 was confirmed for the first time in 102 days.
Police car crashes on SH1 south of Dunedin
Police car crashes on SH1 south of Dunedin
A police car was involved in a two collision near Dunedin this evening.
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
A man spotted performing an indecent act on his balcony has been warned by police.
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
A fire which damaged the roof of Dunedin landmark St Paul's Cathedral appears to have been started by accident, a fire investigator says.
‘We are strong’: victim determined to face mosque shooter
‘We are strong’: victim determined to face mosque shooter
A global pandemic will not stop Mustafa Boztas from facing the Christchurch terrorist in court.
Police Association sees pros and cons
Police Association sees pros and cons
Legalising cannabis may put more pressure on police resources, and if the pricing system is not correct, could fail to dent the black market, the Police Association says.
Mixed fortunes for candidates
Mixed fortunes for candidates
It has been a mixed bag for Southern candidates in the National Party rankings.
Joyful night at ball for Brianna
Joyful night at ball for Brianna
Among the glitz and glamour of the Otago Boys’ High School formal was a 6-year-old girl, metallic stars shimmering on her dress and a toy unicorn in tow.