The last major fundraiser for the Regent Theatre's redevelopment fund was a "huge success" that will have pushed the fund significantly closer to its $2 million target, Otago Theatre Trust chairman Mike Shield says.
A tearful Jeff Donaldson has expressed deep sorrow and remorse for his part in a jet-boat accident in which a friend died.
A woman who rang police after a burglary should not have been told by a communications centre operator in Christchurch it would be two days before officers could attend, Dunedin police say.
Even if it were proved a defence witness had committed perjury in the Bain retrial, this would not be sufficiently compelling to order a further retrial, an Otago academic says.
A documentary that screened on TVNZ last night suggested a defence witness may have given misleading evidence at the retrial of David Bain.
John Bethune's not sure what his wife thinks about it, but he knows the cat's nose is going to be out of joint.
New Zealand Post is threatening to remove the post box at Waldronville, near Dunedin, if it is vandalised again, leaving locals to travel 3km to Green Island to post their letters.
Two precious bottles of some of the world's oldest bottled single malt whisky on sale have arrived in New Zealand, but those wishing to taste it will have to open their wallets, and wide.
Electronic monitoring equipment being used by offenders on home detention failed 204 times in the six months to April 30, Corrections Department data shows.
It seems the Undie 500 rally has finally found a new destination, but there is still the small matter of widespread opposition from local authorities to get around before the event can go ahead.
An incident in which a 14-year-old youth ended up in court following a violent outburst at school was "highly unusual", Dunedin police say.
Dunedin is ready for a big weekend as crowds gather to celebrate the end of an era for two city institutions - Carisbrook and the Gardens Tavern.
Those wanting a last drink at the Gardens Tavern today will be disappointed - the pub's closed.
Southerners can no longer tolerate the "elephant in the room" that is our drink-driving culture, says Otago-Southland coroner David Crerar, who has found speed and drink, rather than a dangerously modified vehicle, caused the deaths of three Invercargill teenagers last July.
New police powers that could result in people being barred from their homes for up to five days without being charged will come into force this week.
Being wary is the best bet, say police, after receiving several reports of people being swindled by a person offering vouchers for free or discounted holidays or jewellery.
We see them in the street, sometimes with lights flashing and sirens blaring. We see them on television attending various disasters, and those who find themselves the first at the scene of a car accident are certainly glad to see them come around the corner.
From November, activities in the Octagon will be screened live in the Dunedin Central police station watch house, on closed-circuit television.
The outcome of an investigation into an incident that led to a Dunedin-based security firm being accused of rorting the system is an industry cover-up, a union representing security guards says.
The Royal New Zealand Navy's new offshore patrol vessel HMNZS Otago will make its debut at a home port when it visits Dunedin next month, and the navy hopes the people of Otago will turn out for the occasion.
