Youth referred to Oranga Tamariki over oval damage
Youth referred to Oranga Tamariki over oval damage
A youth has been identified for unlawfully taking cars and causing damage to the Oval in Dunedin.
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Parties 'well managed', police report handful of incidents
Parties 'well managed', police report handful of incidents
The first night of re-orientation week in Dunedin had ups and downs with only a handful incidents reported to police.
All-action Cai rocks her way on stage
All-action Cai rocks her way on stage
Cai Heperi is on a winning streak and she is preparing to take it to a national level.
Pupils perform in kapa haka competition
Pupils perform in kapa haka competition
Competition, history and sea shanties were combined at a Maori performing arts competition in Dunedin.
Dunedin gets a taste of Act leader
Dunedin gets a taste of Act leader
Law and order, housing and Covid-19 were the hot topics when Act New Zealand leader David Seymour visited Dunedin at the weekend.
Rugged up and ready for Fiji clash
Rugged up and ready for Fiji clash
Fiji fans were rugged up in the Octagon this morning, ready for the All Blacks test against Fiji tonight in Dunedin.
Harassment survey not replicated by schools
Harassment survey not replicated by schools
It is unclear if Southern schools are following the lead of a Christchurch girls’ school that conducted a survey and found 20 cases of rape and hundreds of sexual harassment.
All Blacks find time for smaller players
All Blacks find time for smaller players
The might be preparing for the big game, but the All Blacks still found time to play alongside some of their younger fans.
Outline of problems for Youth Court
Outline of problems for Youth Court
Confusing language and a high prevalence of brain injuries are just some of the issues the Youth Court is facing.
Science the star in exhibitions designed to entertain
Science the star in exhibitions designed to entertain
Curious minds will be treated to an array of scientific exhibitions that seek to entertain and inspire over the coming days.
OGHS principal to resign at year’s end
OGHS principal to resign at year’s end
Otago Girls’ High School principal Linda Miller will resign at the end of the year.
Warmest June since records
Warmest June since records
The country may have had its warmest June on record this year, according to official records, but Otago and Southland largely stayed just out of reach of their top temperatures for that time of year.
Fairy tale introduces youngsters to opera
Fairy tale introduces youngsters to opera
It is not always easy to get children interested in the performing arts, but this operatic take on Goldilocks and the Three Bears was just right.
Slow down message from police
Slow down message from police
Clocking a speeding driver on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway from the Fairfield Bridge yesterday is Constable Richard Kupenga.
Car upside down after rolling off Dunedin motorway
Car upside down after rolling off Dunedin motorway
A car rolled off the side of the Dunedin Northern Motorway and came to rest upside down this morning.
Firefighters faced with steep challenge in training
Firefighters faced with steep challenge in training
Firefighters of Dunedin gave it their all at a simulated emergency with steep expectations.
Pupils scrabble for winning words
Pupils scrabble for winning words
Putting their vocabulary to the test in the Scrabble for Fun tournament at the Dunedin Public Library yesterday are Tilly Sweetman (8), of Opoho School, and Lucas Donovan (10), of Port Chalmers...
Toasties reach top tier of contest
Toasties reach top tier of contest
Toastie connoisseurs of Dunedin are in for a treat as not one, but two local sandwiches have made the finals of the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover.
Getting a closer look
Getting a closer look
Looking at penicillium microbes through a microscope at the University of Otago microbiology building in Dunedin yesterday is Otago Girls’ High School pupil Ella Hou (16).
Women’s work for community celebrated
Women’s work for community celebrated
Two Dunedin women have received national recognition for their contributions to the community, and they have no plans to stop.