Drink-driving mayhem on Dunedin roads
Drink-driving mayhem on Dunedin roads
Drink-drivers slammed into parked cars and smashed fences in another Dunedin weekend marred by boozy behaviour behind the wheel.
John Lewis
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Frost-free mornings warmly welcomed
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Frost-free mornings warmly welcomed
If you are sick of scraping ice off your windscreen, a short reprieve is on the way.
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Fan indulges his burning love for Elvis
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Fan indulges his burning love for Elvis
There was a little less conversation and quite a few suspicious minds - especially around the Elvis memorabilia table - as hordes of people sought the best bargains at the Regent Theatre Music and Entertainment Sale.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Edendale
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Edendale
A motorcyclist has been flown to Southland Hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Edendale this morning.
May weather warmest ever reported in NZ
May weather warmest ever reported in NZ
Autumn 2023 was topped off with the warmest May on record, toppling many southern temperature records in the process.
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Grammy winner visits to tap out a tune
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Grammy winner visits to tap out a tune
Within 60 seconds of tinkling the ivories on what is believed to be the largest piano in the world, Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Bill Cunliffe was totally blown away.
Factors affect vitamin C needs
Factors affect vitamin C needs
We all know oranges and kiwifruit are good for us, but University of Otago researchers say some of us are not getting enough of them — particularly overweight people and smokers.
Charges loom over South Dunedin crash
Charges loom over South Dunedin crash
Dunedin police are waiting to see how a crash victim recovers before charging an alleged 19-year-old drink-driver, following a major crash in South Dunedin yesterday.
Car plunges into harbour amid spate of icy crashes
Car plunges into harbour amid spate of icy crashes
As Jack Frost tightens his grip on Dunedin, police are urging drivers to take more care following several ice-related crashes overnight.
‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded
‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded
Jack Frost made quite the entrance yesterday, whitening much of the southern South Island with fog and bringing some "seriously chilly" temperatures.
Pupils share ‘passionate’ speeches
Pupils share ‘passionate’ speeches
If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded
‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded
Jack Frost made quite the entrance yesterday, whitening much of the southern region with fog and bringing some "seriously chilly" temperatures as the mercury plunged to well below zero.
Research into Parkinson’s hallucinations earns fellowship
Research into Parkinson’s hallucinations earns fellowship
Seeing shadows or fully-formed shapes and figures which are not there are some of the more disconcerting and alarming symptoms for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Blindfolded meal to raise funds for trust
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Blindfolded meal to raise funds for trust
If you love to slurp, burp or eat with your mouth open at the dinner table, this public banquet is perfect for you.
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Spate of youth crime ‘disturbing’
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Spate of youth crime ‘disturbing’
Police have revealed more details about an alleged crime spree across Otago which has ended with two teenage girls facing charges in Youth Court.
Autographed jerseys up for auction
Autographed jerseys up for auction
The moment has passed, and for many die-hard Highlanders fans, it is committed to memory.
Snow on way for parts of South Island
Snow on way for parts of South Island
MetService is urging farmers to prepare and holidaymakers to take care as an "intense front" heads for the South, bringing damaging heavy snow and rain to inland parts of Otago and northern Southland.
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Threats to parking officers anger DCC
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Threats to parking officers anger DCC
The DCC is fuming after two of its parking officers were allegedly threatened with what was thought to be a gun, while trying to resolve an illegal parking situation in North East Valley.
Man caught with knife detained 'to sober up'
Man caught with knife detained 'to sober up'
A man arrested after brandishing a knife at a commercial premises in Green Island was held in custody to sober up, police say.
Trust gives science festival $75,000
Trust gives science festival $75,000
This year’s New Zealand International Science Festival promises to be an "eye-popping" event, after organisers received a major funding boost.