Early-bird shuns worm for shoes
Early-bird shuns worm for shoes
Being first in line paid off for one shopper at the Otago University Students Association Rummage Sale yesterday.
Emma Perry
Lay of the land (below) explored
Lay of the land (below) explored
It is hoped an analysis of what lies beneath South Dunedin will improve stormwater systems in the flood-prone area.
Drunken attacks on emergency staff draw ire
Drunken attacks on emergency staff draw ire
The drunk behaviour of some young people in Dunedin is hindering emergency services’ ability to go about their job and action will be taken, emergency services spokesmen say.
Times gets away at city hall
Times gets away at city hall
The 140-year-old Dunedin Municipal Chambers clock is not broken, just old, Dunedin City Council staff say.
Armed raids carried out in ongoing inquiry
Armed raids carried out in ongoing inquiry
Armed police raided three properties in Dunedin yesterday, but have declined to reveal the purpose of the raids.
Ambulance staff hindered by drunken incidents
Ambulance staff hindered by drunken incidents
Three incidents in Dunedin have prompted St John to remind students and the public that damage and abuse of its vehicles, patients and staff is not acceptable and action will be taken.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds'
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds'
Police say the death of Sophia Crestani is having an impact on the way students in Dunedin are partying.
Reserve network could cost fishing $3m
Reserve network could cost fishing $3m
Proposed protected marine areas have the potential to cost the commercial fishing industry more than $3 million through the removal of an estimated 238,517kg of catch.
Smoke cannon foils robbery
Smoke cannon foils robbery
A government-funded safety initiative for small businesses helped thwart an attempted armed robbery at a Dunedin dairy yesterday.
Motorcycle abandoned during Invercargill police pursuit
Motorcycle abandoned during Invercargill police pursuit
Police are searching for a man who evaded police in Invercargill this afternoon.
Robbery attempt at St Kilda dairy
Robbery attempt at St Kilda dairy
A St Kilda dairy owner used an anti-theft smoke system during a robbery attempt this afternoon.
St Kilda death investigated
St Kilda death investigated
Police are investigating following an unexplained death in Dunedin.
Ringers there with bells on for event
Ringers there with bells on for event
Hard work from eight dedicated bell ringers resulted in a three-hour performance in Dunedin at the weekend.
Attractions of Thieves Alley delight cruise visitors
Attractions of Thieves Alley delight cruise visitors
Two cruise ship passengers from Canada could not believe their luck when they stumbled upon the Thieves Alley market during their visit.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Mosgiel
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Mosgiel
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after falling off their bike in Mosgiel early today.
Skip monitoring gets off to lively start
Skip monitoring gets off to lively start
The first day of skip monitoring in the student area did not go quite to plan, as video footage of an altercation between a security guard and a man emerged.
Democracy from a distance
Democracy from a distance
A drive to register United States voters for the national election this year took place in Dunedin recently. US citizens Jade De La Paz and Eric Odell were among those who signed up.
Rescue volunteers are from all walks of life
Rescue volunteers are from all walks of life
The technology those involved in operations to locate missing people have at their disposal has come a long way from search and rescue pigeons. Reporter Emma Perry takes a closer look at what...
Scuffle over skip in student area
Scuffle over skip in student area
The first day of monitoring skips in the student area didn't quite go to plan, after video footage emerged of an altercation between a security guard and a man.
Submarine may lie beneath hospital site
Submarine may lie beneath hospital site
Excavation at the new Dunedin Hospital site could reveal a surprise — in the form of a submarine.