Delays expected as Portobello Rd resealed
Delays expected as Portobello Rd resealed
Drivers can expect disruptions while sections of Portobello Rd are resealed this month, the Dunedin City Council says.
Damian George
Long road back for flood victims
Long road back for flood victims
They may be back in their homes, but the struggle continues for many victims of the South Dunedin flood.
Sth Dunedin flood worst for many
Sth Dunedin flood worst for many
An aerial tour of southern Dunedin yesterday revealed the extent of the deluge described by many residents as the worst they have seen.
Big crowd welcomes in the new year
Big crowd welcomes in the new year
Thousands, mostly families and many from out of town, welcomed 2016 with a bang in the Octagon in Dunedin.
Dunedin welcomes new year with a bang
Dunedin welcomes new year with a bang
Thousands of people flocked to the annual Octagon celebrations in Dunedin on a warm summer's night, enjoying live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display which brought in the new year. ...
Crash on Lake Hayes highway
Crash on Lake Hayes highway
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in Lake Hayes this afternoon.
Dancing partners married 65 years
Dancing partners married 65 years
Dancing was the mutual attraction when Alfred Sullivan met future wife Bernice Hawthorne in Christchurch more than 65 years ago.
Searchers look for man in Signal Hill bush
Searchers look for man in Signal Hill bush
Police, family and friends and Land Search and Rescue volunteers (LandSAR) scoured ‘‘areas of interest'' yesterday as the hunt for a missing Dunedin man continues.
Not in a flap despite car flipping
Not in a flap despite car flipping
A seemingly unruffled Dunedin man calmly walked - or crawled - away with nothing but minor cuts after his car flipped on Mt Cargill Rd yesterday.
Yacht retrieved from sticky situation
Yacht retrieved from sticky situation
A yacht was retrieved by surf life-savers after it became stuck in mud when it was tipped over in Otago Harbour near Vauxhall yesterday.
Coffee spill sparks ferry clash
Coffee spill sparks ferry clash
An alcohol-fuelled fight on a Real Journeys ferry, in which a staff member was punched and the vessel's skipper forced to intervene, is being investigated by police.
Has played his part in saving lives
Has played his part in saving lives
The hero tag does not sit well with Otago Rescue Helicopter chief pilot Graeme Gale.
Merton fire prompts reminder to be vigilant
Merton fire prompts reminder to be vigilant
Fire crews took about three hours to put out a vegetation fire near Merton, north of Dunedin, yesterday.
Call for boat ban after boy dies
Call for boat ban after boy dies
The St Bathans community remains in shock after the death of a 12-year-old boy in a boating accident on Blue Lake, with some calling for a ban on all boats.
Child nearly drowns at Palmerston
Child nearly drowns at Palmerston
A near drowning at Palmerston yesterday was the latest in a string of water-related incidents since Christmas Day.
Weather should be fine for New Year
Weather should be fine for New Year
Otago looks ‘‘a pretty safe bet'' to enjoy fine weather on New Year's Eve, the MetService says.
Retirement not all resting
Retirement not all resting
After almost 40 years in the furniture business, Allan Brown is putting his feet up.
Forced entry
Forced entry
Armed police force a gate at a Caversham, Dunedin, property yesterday.
Surfer rescued from Smaills Beach rip
Surfer rescued from Smaills Beach rip
A man in his early 20s was rescued after being caught in a rip at Smaills Beach yesterday.
Judge’s comments inspire court fundraising effort
Judge’s comments inspire court fundraising effort
A talk from a Christchurch district court judge inspired local court staff to pitch in for Christmas presents for Otago and Canterbury children.