Motel owner sick of noisy parties, mess
Motel owner sick of noisy parties, mess
"Out of control" student parties are causing motel guests to check out early and leave the city in droves, a frustrated Dunedin motelier says.
Daisy Hudson
Roman decadence — that’s a wrap
Roman decadence — that’s a wrap
Between the sheets, pillowcases, and general chaos, last night’s Orientation Week Toga Party was bed-lam at its finest.
Egg-citement as annual toga party begins
Egg-citement as annual toga party begins
Hundreds of students have started to arrive at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the annual toga party. A few eggs were hurled from passing cars as sheet-clad students arrived on buses.
Police apologise after officer assaults teen
Police apologise after officer assaults teen
A Southern police officer assaulted a teenage boy at a police station, but was not charged.
Second armed raid in Dunedin
Second armed raid in Dunedin
Armed police raided two properties in Dunedin this morning but it is unclear if the incidents are connected.
Travelling turtle back at home
Travelling turtle back at home
After escaping through a cat flap, possibly being washed down a stormwater drain, and ending up in the harbour, Ruby the turtle has made it home to Caversham.
Dunedin cold case: Police still confident
Dunedin cold case: Police still confident
Police believe they know the whereabouts of the remains of a man missing in Dunedin for over 25 years — and who may have killed him.
Huge support for family of killed tramper
Huge support for family of killed tramper
More than $21,000 has been raised to return the body of Dunedin student Kevin Lee to his family, leaving them "blown away".
Hardest part is not knowing
Hardest part is not knowing
Twenty-five years after Dunedin couple George and Betty Pridding last saw their son, he remains missing.
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
A much-loved sea lion and her pup have been killed after being hit by a car near Kaka Point.
10-year roading contract awarded to Fulton Hogan
10-year roading contract awarded to Fulton Hogan
Fulton Hogan has won a 10 year, $260 million roading maintenance contract from the Dunedin City Council.
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
Sea lion and pup killed near Balclutha in hit-and-run
A much-loved sea lion and her pup have been killed after being hit by a vehicle near Balclutha.
Sights on organised crime
Sights on organised crime
A long-term plan to crack down on gangs in the South is in the works, as police target organised crime.
Memorial service to be held for student
Memorial service to be held for student
A memorial service will be held for a Dunedin student whose body was found in the Makarora River last weekend.
Woman hurt in crash in hotel car park
Woman hurt in crash in hotel car park
A woman has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a car park wall in Dunedin this afternoon.
Reports of assault on cruise ship
Reports of assault on cruise ship
Police were called to Port Otago after reports of an assault on a cruise ship this morning.
Dozens of students in self-quarantine for virus
Dozens of students in self-quarantine for virus
Dozens of Dunedin students have quarantined themselves, and many more have been left with their studies in limbo, as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues.
Family may struggle to bring body of Dunedin student home
Family may struggle to bring body of Dunedin student home
The family of a Dunedin man who died while tramping last week are trying to raise money to bring his body home. Meanwhile, a memorial service is being held for the student next week.
Laptop saved woman hit by falling branch
Laptop saved woman hit by falling branch
Not many people can say their laptop saved their life.
Police shut down Castle St party
Police shut down Castle St party
Police were called to help shut down a large Castle St party as students celebrated their return to Dunedin.