Pupils learn about boating, oceanic wildlife
Pupils learn about boating, oceanic wildlife
Tahuna Intermediate pupils show their appreciation during a special visit from Port To Port’s 8.8m-long trailer boat yesterday.
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Dunedin drivers disappoint police for second day
Dunedin drivers disappoint police for second day
Dunedin Police have been left unimpressed with motorists for unsafe driving once again, following another intersection operation yesterday.
Historic bus shelter to be stored
Historic bus shelter to be stored
A historic Dunedin bus shelter given to the Otago Heritage Bus Society will be stored until a new home can be found for it.
Firms urged to make tracing accessible for all
Firms urged to make tracing accessible for all
Businesses need to consider disabled people when deciding where to display QR codes for Covid-19 contact tracing, a Dunedin access adviser says.
Digger fire in Milton forestry block brought under control
Digger fire in Milton forestry block brought under control
A digger fire in a forestry block near Milton has been brought under control after two helicopters were called in to fight it.
Digital contact tracing not as good as manual - Otago study
Digital contact tracing not as good as manual - Otago study
Digital contact tracing is not as effective as manual contact tracing, Otago University researchers says.
Call to firmer action over effluent spills
Call to firmer action over effluent spills
A former district councillor has called for a rule change to allow for prosecution for effluent spillage on highways and in public places.
ORC faults Aurora’s plan
ORC faults Aurora’s plan
A plan proposed by Aurora Energy will have negative effects on the environment and people’s financial wellbeing and health, the Otago Regional Council says.
Grateful for warm welcome at St Joseph’s
Grateful for warm welcome at St Joseph’s
The Anglican Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev Dr Steven Benford, holds the Confirmation Eucharist on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Joseph’s Cathedral yesterday,...
Fish to be supplied to city’s foodbanks
Fish to be supplied to city’s foodbanks
Fishermen have teamed up to help put meals on the table for families in need.
‘It’s all gone’ - family loses home in blaze
‘It’s all gone’ - family loses home in blaze
The owners of a house destroyed by fire near Waikouaiti yesterday say they are "devastated" after the blaze engulfed their home.
Crews extinguish house fire in Waikouaiti
Crews extinguish house fire in Waikouaiti
Firefighters battled a house fire near Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin, this morning.
Special Rigs event cancellation ‘tough decision’
Special Rigs event cancellation ‘tough decision’
Special Rigs for Special Kids has been cancelled for the first time in its 29-year history.
Three car crash blocks Dunedin road
Three car crash blocks Dunedin road
A road is blocked in Dunedin following a car crash involving three cars.
Crash on Southern Motorway
Crash on Southern Motorway
A crash on the Southern Motorway caused delays for commuters in Dunedin this morning.
Mayor criticises new bus fares
Mayor criticises new bus fares
The new bus fares have fallen flat for Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins, who says they should be cheaper for students and disabled people.
Funeral limits sad to enforce
Funeral limits sad to enforce
Grieving a family member is a difficult process in any situation, let alone under the restrictions of a pandemic.
Bus capacity down 25%
Bus capacity down 25% due to physical distancing
Dunedin buses have reduced capacity under Level 2 restrictions, due to the need for physical distancing.
Funerals cancelled or downsized
Funerals cancelled or downsized
Large funeral services in Dunedin have had to be cancelled or changed.
Schools well prepared for alert levels
Schools well prepared for alert levels
Learning in schools will continue without any major changes.