Title welcome but quiet time appreciated
Title welcome but quiet time appreciated
The reclaimed title of World’s Steepest Street has drawn mixed reactions from Baldwin St residents.
Emma Perry
Hundreds stopped at southern checkpoints
Hundreds stopped at southern checkpoints
Police have stopped hundreds of vehicles across the South to check motorists were not flouting lockdown rules and travelling for the long weekend.
Doctor warns rural areas vulnerable
Doctor warns rural areas vulnerable
Rural communities are vulnerable to the impact of Covid-19, and strict measures must continue to be enforced, a University of Otago academic says.
Vaccine supplies run short
Vaccine supplies run short
The Southern supply of flu vaccines is under strain, and in some cases medical centres are unable to meet demand as private providers stockpiling vaccines have been ordered to redistribute them so people at risk of serious illness can be vaccinated.
Students ready to help
Students ready to help
The Student Volunteer Army has arrived in Dunedin to help older people and the vulnerable during lockdown.
Circular route to running marathon
Circular route to running marathon
More than 300 people nationwide will begin a marathon today - around their homes.
Mountain Biking Otago targeted in brazen lockdown theft
Mountain Biking Otago targeted in brazen lockdown theft
Police are on the hunt for a thief after Mountain Biking Otago’s new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) worth $23,000 was stolen this week.
Man turns up at Dunedin Hospital with gunshot wound
Man turns up at Dunedin Hospital with gunshot wound
Police believe two men who fled from the scene of a crash in Dunedin last night were on their way to commit a crime, and were involved in an earlier firearms incident.
Big birthday bashes on backburner
Big birthday bashes on backburner
Bella O’Connor had not made any big plans for her 16th birthday party, and that was probably a good thing.
'Amazing father' who died on farm mourned
'Amazing father' who died on farm mourned
Nearly $250,000 has been raised in a week for the young family of a former Hyde man killed suddenly on the first day of lockdown.
One hurt after air compressor explodes
One hurt after air compressor explodes
One person has moderate injuries after an air compressor exploded in Milton this afternoon.
Zooming exercise classes to connect
Zooming exercise classes to connect
Video-conferencing has new-found popularity in New Zealand’s lockdown, and two Dunedin businesses are using it to keep clients fit.
Neighbours get together (apart) for worker salute
Neighbours get together (apart) for worker salute
A group of Waverley residents came together to show their appreciation for essential workers — through clapping.
One treated for smoke inhalation in Invercargill
One treated for smoke inhalation in Invercargill
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation after a pot on a stove caused a house to fill with smoke in Invercargill.
Tense wait for news of flight home
Tense wait for news of flight home
Three German women in Dunedin are on stand-by for a lifeline — a flight home.
Students making quick exits from city
Students making quick exits from city
Tertiary students were rushing to leave Dunedin yesterday to get home before New Zealand goes into Level 4 lockdown.
Parents plan changes as child care centres close
Parents plan changes as child care centres close
Lucy Elder (1) was the last remaining little one in child care yesterday.
Z station attendant threatened with firearm
Z station attendant threatened with firearm
Police are appealing for information after an alleged aggravated robbery at a Dunedin petrol station.
Axe likely used in service station break-in
Axe likely used in service station break-in
An alleged burglary took place at the Mosgiel Mobil petrol station early this morning.
Tourists plan lockdown in van
Tourists plan lockdown in van
Even in lockdown, New Zealand is a better place to be than other parts of the world right now.