Gang violence inevitable in South, ex-member says Gang violence inevitable in South, ex-member says A major recruitment drive in the South will lead to more serious gang violence and turf wars, a former gang member has warned.
Cologne business wins enterprise judges over Cologne business wins enterprise judges over A pair of Dunedin teens have come up smelling of roses after winning a regional business competition.
Penguin death prompts warning to dog owners Penguin death prompts warning to dog owners The death of a Little Blue Penguin has sparked calls for dog owners to be responsible on Dunedin's beaches.
One believed hurt in crash One believed hurt in crash A person was believed to have been injured in a car crash in Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
'Huge' rise in gang numbers 'Huge' rise in gang numbers The number of gang members and prospects in Otago and Southland has skyrocketed, rising 61% in less than two years.
Vogel Street Party hums despite wet Vogel Street Party hums despite wet Umbrellas and plastic ponchos were the fashion of the day as revellers braved the rain for this year's Vogel Street Party.
Few community board changes Few community board changes Consistency was key for most Dunedin City Council community board races.
Southern DHB result still to be decided Southern DHB result still to be decided Most of the big results have been announced, but there is still one election race in the South yet to be decided.
Watch: How the South decided Watch: How the South decided Council reporter Daisy Hudson takes a look at the local body election results from across the South.
Hobbs elected on to Otago Regional Council Hobbs, Wilson elected on to Otago Regional Council Interim results show Dunedin Ward Labour party candidate Marian Hobbs has been elected to the Otago Regional Council with 15,189 votes, coming in second behind former Dunedin City Councillor Hilary Calvert.
Vandervis blames 'ugly personal attacks' for loss Vandervis blames 'ugly personal attacks' for loss Lee Vandervis is blaming "ugly personal attacks'' and a lack of real debate for his mayoral loss.
Efforts made but tragedies continue Efforts made but tragedies continue The death of a student at a large flat party has thrown Dunedin’s student drinking culture into the spotlight. Daisy Hudson reports.
Efforts made but tragedies continue Efforts made but tragedies continue The death of a student at a large flat party has thrown Dunedin’s student drinking culture into the spotlight. Daisy Hudson reports.
Landlord to pay $3500 after filming inspection Landlord to pay $3500 after filming inspection A Dunedin tenant and his flatmates were "stunned" when their property manager turned up for a flat inspection with a cameraman in tow.
At least 30 still to be interviewed over party death At least 30 still to be interviewed over party death At least 30 people are still to be interviewed by police as the investigation into the death of student Sophia Crestani continues.
Landlord stung after TV crew films flat inspection Row on Elm Row: Landlord stung after TV crew films flat inspection A Dunedin landlord who allowed a TV crew to film a flat inspection without permission from the tenants has been ordered to fork out $3500.
Two hurt in serious Halfway Bush crash Two hurt in serious Halfway Bush crash One person has serious injuries and another minor injuries after a two-car collision in Halfway Bush this morning.
DCC takes first step to explore running bus service DCC takes first step to explore running bus service A push for the Dunedin City Council to take control of the city's public bus system has cleared its first hurdle.
One injured in Town Belt crash One injured in Town Belt crash One person was taken to hospital after a car crashed through a barrier and hit a tree in Dunedin's Town Belt yesterday morning.
Pace of voting starts to increase Pace of voting starts to increase Voter returns are becoming a flood rather than a trickle in Dunedin, with just days to go until the election.