Hillside Rd ambulance station a 'fantastic' asset
Hillside Rd ambulance station a 'fantastic' asset
A new ambulance station in South Dunedin is a runaway success, St John says.
Debbie Porteous
Legal wheels turn in radler dispute
Legal wheels turn in radler dispute
A trademark battle in Wellington this week could have some significant implications for both breweries and beer drinkers.
Call for softer approach to 'social' drug dealers
Call for softer approach to 'social' drug dealers
The Law Commission's recommendations for reforming drugs laws received support from health campaigners yesterday.
Argument may have led to Dunedin street beating
Argument may have led to Dunedin street beating
Police say it appears an argument between two groups escalated into a brawl and led to a man's savage beating by up to 20 people in central Dunedin.
Central Dunedin Fire Station work on hold
Central Dunedin Fire Station work on hold
Plans to upgrade the Central Dunedin Fire Station have been suspended further in the wake of Christchurch's earthquake, despite engineers finding it needs major earthquake strengthening work.
20 interviewed about assault on man
20 interviewed about assault on man
Police have begun interviewing up to 20 people believed to have been present when a 30-year-old Dunedin man was severely beaten in a Dunedin car park on Sunday.
Improved Tasers for police
Improved Tasers for police
A high failure rate has led to police being armed with new Taser cartridges, with longer prongs that can better penetrate thicker clothing.
Dunedin offenders escape charges
Dunedin offenders escape charges
A new police policy to give drunks, cannabis smokers and other people who commit minor offences warnings instead of charging them is being used in nearly one in 10 arrests in Dunedin.
St John positions revealed
St John positions revealed
The new management structure of St John in the South Island is largely in place, with the exception of two senior positions.
Dog snatched as owner lay unconscious after crash
Dog snatched as owner lay unconscious after crash
A couple's dog was snatched as her owner was being rescued from a car crash in Dunedin last week, according to a witness.
Swann lodges civil appeal with court
Swann lodges civil appeal with court
Convicted fraudster Michael Swann has lodged a civil appeal with the Court of Appeal.
More stings targeting under-age alcohol sales planned in Dunedin
More stings targeting under-age alcohol sales planned in Dunedin
Dunedin vendors of alcohol can expect more covert under-age purchasing stings over the next year.
Special licence bid 'contrived'
Special licence bid 'contrived'
A Dunedin bar that has applied for a special licence to hold a fundraiser for Christchurch earthquake victims between midnight and 3am on Easter Sunday has contrived the event so the bar can trade on a sacrosanct day, police say.
Fatality feared as skateboarders push limits
Fatality feared as skateboarders push limits
Skateboarders are speeding down some of Dunedin's steeper streets at more than 50kmh and the craze is going to end with someone getting killed - and not necessarily a skateboarder, say concerned authorities and residents.
Not enough done to deter vandals: retailer
Not enough done to deter vandals: retailer
Vandalism in Dunedin's main shopping street is getting worse and something needs to be done about it, says an angry shop manager whose front door was smashed.
Loved dog Missy is missing no more
Loved dog Missy is missing no more
Dunedin couple Luke Mathieson and Michaela Evans are finally having a bit of luck.
Battle with EQC over
Battle with EQC over
A Christchurch man who has finally had what he terms a "breakthrough" with EQC after weeks of delays and a lack of information about a payout on his wrecked Burwood home has some advice for others in the same situation.
Serving soldier appreciates comforts of home
Serving soldier appreciates comforts of home
An Otago soldier in East Timor says he is looking forward to coming home after five eye-opening months on duty in the politically unsettled country.
Interest expected in medal
Interest expected in medal
Up to 10,000 people in Dunedin and surrounding areas could be eligible for a New Zealand Defence Service Medal and there has already been a flurry of interest.
Police officer resigns after fraud trial
Police officer resigns after fraud trial
A Gore police officer found not guilty of insurance fraud has resigned, while the future of two Dunedin officers found guilty of assault remains unclear after more than two years suspended on full pay.