Officer assaulted at station
Officer assaulted at station
Police have confirmed they are reviewing safety procedures after an aggravated assault on a police officer on Thursday at the Dunedin Central Police Station.
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Fairfield man shocked as pole falls on car
Fairfield man shocked as pole falls on car
Tony Coward has the ultimate accessory for his late model car - a telephone pole.
Pixeldust dinosaurs for NHNZ series
Pixeldust dinosaurs for NHNZ series
Washington DC-based animation studio plans to bring animated dinosaurs to life in Dunedin.
Students hit by swine flu
Students hit by swine flu
A surge in the number of students with suspected cases of swine flu has resulted in Student Health urging students to stay in bed, keep warm, and phone a nurse if they show symptoms.
Non-parole period the big question
Non-parole period the big question
Clayton Weatherston will serve a minimum non-parole period of at least 10 years, but it could be more, according to a legal expert.
Otago property investor optimistic
Otago property investor optimistic
There are still opportunities, for tenants and landlords alike, despite the worsening economic conditions, the Otago Property Investors Association president says.
Commission suggests quake damage checks
Commission suggests quake damage checks
Southern homeowners are being urged to check property for signs of damage following Wednesday's earthquake, which has caused an estimated $6 million damage to 3000 properties.
First up best dressed for less
First up best dressed for less
Two University of Otago first-year students will now be going to the ball after queuing most of the night to buy matching $900 suits - for just $10 apiece.
Over 200 quake claims; more likely
Over 200 quake claims; more likely
More than 200 insurance claims have been filed by Otago and Southland residents and thousands more are expected after Wednesday's earthquake, the biggest recorded since 1931.
Help sought after Gardens bank robbery
Help sought after Gardens bank robbery
Police are appealing for information after a bank robbery in North Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
Woman mugged in South Dunedin
Woman mugged in South Dunedin
A woman was mugged and pushed to the ground in South Dunedin yesterday, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
'Tomatina' food fight in Dunedin street planned
'Tomatina' food fight in Dunedin street planned
A mass food fight based on a Spanish festival is being organised for a North Dunedin street tomorrow, a social networking internet site says.
Praise for city as Maori debate flag
Praise for city as Maori debate flag
The Dunedin City Council was flying the flag for the rest of the country, Maori Affairs minister Dr Pita Sharples said at a press conference in Auckland yesterday.
Cockle harvesting approved
Cockle harvesting approved
Otago Harbour will be opened for the commercial harvesting of cockles for the first time in 30 years following a decision to grant a special research permit to a Dunedin fishing company.
$90,000 pay day for top farmer
$90,000 pay day for top farmer
South Canterbury dairy farmer Tim O'Sullivan (29) won the 2009 National Bank Young Farmer contest on Saturday, narrowly beating Gore rural finance manager Richard Copland.
Chocolate carnival goes down a treat
Chocolate carnival goes down a treat
Otago Peninsula attractions had a little sweetener added on top yesterday, as hundreds of people attended Cadbury Chocolate Carnival events.
Work upsets Port residents
Work upsets Port residents
Residents of a close-knit Port Chalmers community are accusing the country's biggest landlord of running roughshod over their wishes.
Motelier offers $1000 reward
Motelier offers $1000 reward
A Dunedin motel owner is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the pranksters who caused thousands of dollars' water damage to seven motel units on Saturday morning.
Springtime temperatures egg quail on
Springtime temperatures egg quail on
Spring is in the air at Otago Museum with the arrival this week of four quail chicks at the Tropical Forest.
Hui called to discuss Maori flag
Hui called to discuss Maori flag
The Maori Party is tipped to announce a national series of hui next week, aimed at selecting a Maori flag.