Hearings over drilling plans
Hearings over drilling plans
An international gas and oil giant will defend its Otago drilling plans today to begin three days of Environmental Protection Agency hearings in Dunedin.
Jono Edwards
Passers-by lend a hand after crash
Passers-by lend a hand after central city crash
Helpful pedestrians pushed a crashed vehicle off one of Dunedin's busiest streets after a two-car collision this afternoon.
Scientific research vessel pays visit
Scientific research vessel pays visit
A research vessel has taken time away from the sea ice of the Antarctic and the ocean's deepest trenches to show Dunedin its secrets this weekend.
Grills saw conflict at its worst; always tried to settle
Grills saw conflict at its worst; always tried to settle
Resolving union and employer disputes can not only draw hate from both sides, it can lead to blood being spilled.
Gas fitters busy but no surge in demand
Gas fitters busy but no surge in demand
A surge in demand for gas fitters in some cities after a Christchurch house explosion does not appear to have made its way to the South.
ORC: diesel leak in creek no health risk
ORC: diesel leak in creek no health risk
There are no health risks arising from a recent diesel leak in Lindsay Creek, the Otago Regional Council says.
Mosgiel pool site recommended
Mosgiel pool site recommended
While the earmarked site of the Mosgiel pool may not suit everybody, the people behind the project say residents ''just want to see it happen''.
George St closed for three-day festival
George St closed for three-day festival
The hope is fewer cars will lead to more feet on Dunedin's main street this weekend.
Karitane crabeater seal dies after trip; to be held for research
Karitane crabeater seal dies after trip; to be held for research
Dunedin's first recorded visiting crabeater seal has died, shortly after finishing its travels in Wellington.
Council favours car park site for pool
Council favours car park site for Mosgiel pool
The car park of Memorial Park has been earmarked as the site of the future $15 million Mosgiel pool.
New Pizza Hut management not related to MPI inquiries
New Pizza Hut management not related to MPI inquiries
New managers have been appointed to Dunedin Pizza Hut stores, but they retain the same franchise owner.
Bus stop shelter wait continues
Bus stop shelter wait continues
A Dunedin woman is ''not giving up'' until seating and shelter is installed at Dunedin's regional bus stop.
Possum fur theft from Mosgiel shed
Possum fur theft from Mosgiel shed
Nearly $8000 of possum fur has been stolen from a Mosgiel shed.
Teen allegedly stole cash register from charity shop
Teen allegedly stole cash register from charity shop
Police are searching for a teenager who allegedly broke into a South Dunedin charity shop and stole a cash register yesterday.
Hope Dundas St bridge work site won't be 'stormed'
Hope Dundas St bridge work site won't be 'stormed'
The Otago Regional Council is working with police and other authorities to "maintain the safety'' of its Dundas St construction site after more than 1000 have signalled they will "storm'' it.
Missing Dunedin teen found safe
Missing Dunedin teen found safe
A 13-year-old Dunedin girl has been found safe a week after she went missing.
Possum pelts pilfered in break-in
Possum pelts pilfered in break-in
About $8000 of possum fur has been stolen from a Mosgiel shed.
Cash register stolen from Dunedin op shop
Cash register stolen from Dunedin op shop
Police are searching for a teenager who allegedly broke into a South Dunedin charity shop and stole a cash register this morning.
Horror flick explores sensitive subjects
Horror flick explores sensitive subjects
Horror can be the perfect genre to explore sensitive subjects, the producer recreating a cult slasher classic in Dunedin says.
Engine failure on flight leads to prayer
Engine failure on flight leads to prayer
A Dunedin minister on a horror flight to Tauranga today has noticed nothing inspires prayer like a bang coming from a plane engine.