Saddle Hill trust requests pour in
Saddle Hill trust requests pour in
The Saddle Hill Community Board's call for funding applications was answered yesterday when 10 community groups requested more than $14,000 from it.
Ellie Constantine
Free security system boost for hospice shop
Free security system boost for hospice shop
Four security cameras have been installed at the Butterflies Hospice Shop in Dunedin to combat a recent spate of shoplifting.
Mixed response to liquor proposals
Mixed response to liquor proposals
Supporters say proposed alcohol reforms will help change New Zealanders' attitudes to drinking, reduce crime and improve health.
Fashionistas wrap up for winter
Fashionistas wrap up for winter
Shorter days and cooler temperatures lead Ellie Constantine to hunt out the latest winter accessories.
Number of art awards entries necessitates cull
Number of art awards entries necessitates cull
A large number of entries and not enough gallery space have resulted in artistic clutter for organisers of this year's Hope and Sons Art Awards. The Otago Art Society event, held ev
Thick-skinned musicians with curious sound
Thick-skinned musicians with curious sound
An Australian leather band entertained a Dunedin audience with their unconventional instruments and unconventional sound on Saturday.
Talks to grow interest in orchard
Talks to grow interest in orchard
A community project which aims to create a public orchard in Dunedin's Northeast Valley had its first event on Saturday.
ACC a 'treasure', meeting told
ACC a 'treasure', meeting told
The Accident Compensation Corporation is a "national treasure", Dunedin lawyer Peter Sara told a public meeting on Saturday.
Benefits aplenty from neighbourhood group
Benefits aplenty from neighbourhood group
If you do not know your neighbours' names, let alone if any are on oxygen support, or if you are a doctor or have a substantial chest freezer, Neighbourhood Support wants to help you.
Many pop out for a poppy
Many pop out for a poppy
Generosity made for a great Poppy Day in Dunedin yesterday.
Airgun incidents concern police
Airgun incidents concern police
Three incidents in three hours involving airguns yesterday was not only "extremely unusual", but also a cause of concern for Dunedin police.
Police reviewing airport footage
Police reviewing airport footage
Investigations are continuing into the bomb scare which paralysed Dunedin International Airport for five hours on Thursday.
Airport paralysed by hoax
Airport paralysed by hoax
An elaborate bomb hoax which paralysed Dunedin International Airport for five hours yesterday disrupted travel plans for an estimated 600 passengers.
Words of wisdom for Lotto winner
Words of wisdom for Lotto winner
Dunedin's biggest Lotto winner has yet to officially claim the prize, but already has been given some sober financial advice - put it in the bank and wait.
Final farewell planned for Gardens Tavern
Final farewell planned for Gardens Tavern
The last test match at Carisbrook will be marked with the pouring of the last jug at the Gardens Tavern.
Unseasonal influx of cats causes severe food shortage
Unseasonal influx of cats causes severe food shortage
An unseasonal influx of stray and abandoned felines has left the Otago SPCA struggling to care for them all.
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
Torn-off labels, empty hangers and discarded items have been left in place of stolen good winter clothing at Dunedin's Butterflies Hospice Shop numerous times in recent weeks.
Internet predators on the increase
Internet predators on the increase
Sexual grooming cases are rising in the Southern region and throughout New Zealand, with sexual predators trawling social networking sites for young victims.
Dedicated service to Women's Institutes marked
Dedicated service to Women's Institutes marked
Maisie Thompson's dedication to the Mid Otago Federation of Women's Institutes has not waned after 60 years.
Aussies boost accommodation
Aussies boost accommodation
Strong growth in the Australian tourism market resulted in Otago accommodation providers recording a 13% increase in international visitors in February this year.