Hospital protection protocol under review
Hospital protection protocol under review
The Southern District Health Board (SDHB) will this week reconsider visiting hours among other precautions as it prepares for the possible arrival of Covid-19.
Emma Perry
Cafe steps up health measures
Cafe steps up health measures
A Dunedin cafe is taking a ‘‘proactive, rather than reactive’’ approach to staff and customer safety amidst Covid-19.
'It's a horrible motive, whatever it is': Police
'It's a horrible motive, whatever it is': Police
Three women in North Dunedin flats woke to a man standing over their beds on Sunday, prompting a warning about flat security.
Business trip to US left amid virus fears
Business trip to US left amid virus fears
A Dunedin businessman made the decision to self-isolate before it was compulsory to do so, having returned from the United States on Saturday.
Otago businesses face ‘pain’, but support available
Otago businesses face ‘pain’, but support available
The economic impact for Otago and Southland of the Government’s announcement to close borders will be significant and long-lasting, says the Otago Chamber of Commerce.
Flight to US in race to beat Ehlers Danlos syndrome
Flight to US in race to beat Ehlers Danlos syndrome
A Dunedin family have brought forward a life-saving trip to the United States in the wake of Covid-19.
Plan to ditch DCC rubbish bags
Plan to ditch DCC rubbish bags
The time has come for Dunedin residents to have their say on kerbside collection.
Students race wheelie-bins
Students race wheelie-bins
Almost 20 years after a University of Otago student was killed while riding in a wheelie bin down a Dunedin street, police are appalled the activity is still taking place.
Extra precautions for visiting cruise ships
Extra precautions for visiting cruise ships
Dunedin is still "open for business" in hosting cruise ships but, because of Covid-19, has implemented new measures for passengers and crew arriving in port.
Backfiring bike, gamer's frustration spark armed response
Backfiring bike, gamer's frustration spark armed response
Armed police responded to reports of possible gunshots in Dunedin last night but it turns out the disturbance was due to a motorbike and a frustrated video game player.
Dunedin police sick of 'brainless' wheelie bin riding
Dunedin police sick of 'brainless' wheelie bin riding
Almost twenty years after a University of Otago student was killed while riding in a wheelie bin down Baldwin St, police are appalled the activity is still taking place.
Feedback on e-bike patrols very positive
Feedback on e-bike patrols very positive
An e-bike trial has come to an end for Dunedin police.
Kaleidoscope of entertainment at the edge of the world
Kaleidoscope of entertainment at the edge of the world
Cosplay, comics and contests will all be on offer at the Edge of the World Expo in Dunedin this weekend.
One seriously hurt after coming off mobility scooter
One seriously hurt after coming off mobility scooter
A person is in a serious condition after coming off a mobility scooter in Caversham this afternoon.
No plans to shut rodeo down after bull deaths
No plans to shut rodeo down after bull deaths
A rodeo in Dunedin will go ahead in April, despite calls for the event to be cancelled after two bulls were euthanised at club events near the city over summer.
Council charged following death
Council charged following death
The Gore District Council is considering its options after being charged in the death of a 3-year-old boy in its wastewater ponds last year.
Dunedin toilet paper factory faces 'unprecedented panic buying'
Dunedin toilet paper factory faces 'unprecedented panic buying'
A toilet paper manufacturer with a Dunedin factory is making significant changes to its operations amid ‘‘unprecedented panic buying’’.
University, SDHB and DCC respond to Covid-19
University, SDHB and DCC respond to Covid-19
The University of Otago has decided against recalling 61 students currently overseas on placements in the wake of Covid-19.
In the pink
In the pink
The Breast Cancer Foundation’s travelling caravan has paid a visit to Dunedin.
Otago Uni not recalling students on overseas placements
Otago Uni not recalling students on overseas placements
The University of Otago has decided against recalling students currently overseas on placements home in the wake of Covid-19.