Hopes up for beleaguered bird
Hopes up for beleaguered bird
Dedicated watchers of Dunedin’s albatross colony, through the Royal Cam live stream, were relieved to see the return of one famous bird following his month-long disappearance.
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Practicalities change but tributes persist in lockdown
Practicalities change but tributes persist in lockdown
In the absence of traditional Anzac Day services, people are being urged to show their respect in more creative ways.
Thousands missing dental care
Thousands missing dental care
"Substanial" dental work deferred in the region will result in an increased demand when restrictions are lifted, the head of Dunedin’s dental school says.
Artist paying his way by painting mural
Artist paying his way by painting mural
An Italian backpacker and artist has added a new mural to the streets while in lockdown at a Dunedin hostel.
Doctor distributes many masks
Doctor distributes many masks
An organisation started by a Dunedin doctor has distributed hundreds of masks to frontline workers to fight Covid-19.
Plastic firm switches production to help fight pandemic
Plastic firm switches production to help fight pandemic
A Dunedin company is bracing for a boom in demand for protective plastic screens as the Government considers whether to ease Covid-19 restrictions.
Virtual guides to augment tourism
Virtual guides to augment tourism
Lockdown does not have to mean an end to guided tours.
Duck season a non-starter for hunters
Duck season a non-starter for hunters
The traditional duck-shooting outing on the first weekend of May looks to be a casualty of Covid-19, even if there is a move to Level 3 before then.
Car crashes into bank
Car crashes into bank
A car has crashed into a bank in Dunedin, leaving one person with moderate injuries.
Otago mayors band together for charity
Otago mayors band together for charity
Otago mayors will give 10% of their salaries over the next six months to charities supporting their communities through Covid-19.
Hundreds volunteer to help others
Hundreds volunteer to help others
Otago communities have once again shown their willingness to step up during times of need.
Workers essential for native birds’ welfare
Workers essential for native birds’ welfare
Birds at Orokonui Ecosanctuary have been happy to have at least one visitor during lockdown.
Century-old butchery operating behind closed doors
Century-old butchery operating behind closed doors
A South Dunedin meat institution is carrying on, though it has had to adapt to a new way of dealing with customers.
Conservation groups team up in lockdown
Conservation groups team up in lockdown
Animal conservation groups in Dunedin have joined forces to ensure wildlife, including endangered species, are not forgotten during the lockdown.
Meth, cash found in gang raid
Meth, cash found in gang raid
Police have taken down an organised crime gang in Dunedin, seizing methamphetamine and $40,000 in cash.
Production of shields stepped up
Production of shields stepped up
Doctors are praising a team of Dunedin residents for offering them an extra level of security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
No spilt milk during lockdown
No spilt milk during lockdown
Last Friday looked "bleak" for Holy Cow.
Concerns too many travelling
Concerns too many travelling
Paul Gouverneur, of Waldronville, was surprised to see an unusually large number of vehicles on the road during a nationwide lockdown.
Car crashes into lamp post after driver evades police
Car crashes into lamp post after driver evades police
A car smashed into a lamp post and a tree in Dunedin yesterday after the driver evaded police.
Scammer claims to be private investigator
Scammer who claims to be private investigator operating in Balclutha
Police are warning it's "almost certain" fraudulent activity will occur in the next few weeks, following a suspicious man visiting a home in Balclutha and stating he was a private investigator.