Stricken sailors make emergency stopover
Stricken sailors make emergency stopover
A yacht trip around the South Island took an unexpected turn for its four crew members this week.
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Farm’s rich family history recognised
Farm’s rich family history recognised
A Taieri farm, owned by the same family for 150 years, has been given a New Zealand Century farm award.
One injured in Mosgiel crash
One injured in Mosgiel crash
One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after two cars crashed in Mosgiel.
Smoke alarms 'probably saved lives'
Smoke alarms 'probably saved lives'
A fire chief says smoke alarms probably saved the lives of the occupants of a house in Caversham after a blaze overnight.
Protest and alarm at meeting
Protest and alarm at meeting
Between protesters, passionate discussions and a fire alarm, it was all on at the Otago Regional Council’s full council meeting yesterday.
Showdown at ORC: Embattled Hobbs fights back
Showdown at ORC: Embattled Hobbs fights back
Between protesters, passionate discussions, and fire alarms it was all happening in the Otago Regional Council’s meeting this morning.
Lifeguards chosen for programme
Lifeguards chosen for programme
A lifelong leadership journey is about to begin for two Otago lifeguards.
Offal spill subject of council investigation
Offal spill subject of council investigation
A pollutant investigation is under way following "thousands of litres of blood and guts" spilling on to a Dunedin road at the weekend.
Educational campaign with Agnew St party
Educational campaign with Agnew St party
Otago University Students Association has revealed its educational campaign on harm reduction to run during the Agnew St party.
Prince reposts video for Albatross Day
Prince reposts video for Albatross Day
Being reposted by Prince Charles is something to celebrate, especially when you have an important message to share.
Hopes improving bus patronage will continue
Hopes improving bus patronage will continue
Bus patronage in Dunedin is recovering and some users have returned for the first time in years.
Ousting bid motives questioned
Ousting bid motives questioned
Embattled Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs has cast moves against her as an attempt to ignore national policy statements, saying she will not leave her role quietly.
Marching girls get back in step
Marching girls get back in step
Missing Nationals has not stopped a group of keen marchers from putting their best foot forward.
Reward for an uphill battle
Reward for an uphill battle
An uphill race is not for everybody, let alone 21 hours of it.
Possum removal has benefits for herds, native bush
Possum removal has benefits for herds, native bush
Nature is catching a break from the effects of pesky possums.
Grateful patient gives to service
Grateful patient gives to service
It is hard to find the words to thank someone for saving your life.
Student street party plans up in the air
Student street party plans up in the air
Plans for a notorious student street party in Dunedin may have hit a road block.
Decision truncates proposed cycle trail
Decision truncates proposed cycle trail
A cycle trail between Oamaru and Dunedin will peter out at the city limits after the Dunedin City Council shelved the plan.
‘Rat-faced’ weekend disorder disappointing for police
‘Rat-faced’ weekend disorder disappointing for police
Level 1 has brought excuses to get "rat-faced", keeping police busy over the weekend.
Maori name mulled for The Cook
Maori name mulled for The Cook
The operator of iconic Dunedin pub The Cook says he is considering using a Maori name when he renames the music venue.