Destructive joyride
Destructive joyride
Police are appealing for information after a digger was taken for a joyride in a Dunedin park early yesterday.
Hamish McNeilly
Car crashes through Southern Cross window
Car crashes through Southern Cross window
Moments after his car narrowly missed a crowd of people in the Octagon, an alleged drink-driver drove his vehicle through the window of a central Dunedin hotel early yesterday, police said.
Hilton Hotel chain still committed
Hilton Hotel chain still committed
Hilton Hotels Australasia remains committed to the proposed Dunedin Hilton despite "extremely difficult times for development", a spokesman says.
Mosgiel hit by further job losses
Mosgiel hit by further job losses
Mosgiel is again being hit by job losses, with laminate manufacturer O'Brien Group set to lay off up to 10 workers before Christmas.
Delta jobs go
Delta jobs go
Dunedin City Council subsidiary Delta Utility Services has confirmed it will lay off up to eight Alexandra-based workers, several weeks after six Christchurch-based workers were also made redundant.
Dual place-names in Library of Congress
Dual place-names in Library of Congress
Five English/Maori place-names have been given international recognition by the United States Library of Congress, and more Southern locations are likely to follow.
Piano man adds melody to silent film
Piano man adds melody to silent film
When watching a silent film, pianist Eli Gray-Smith lets his fingers to do the talking.
$100m merino Shrek retires
$100m merino Shrek retires
Shrek, the $100 million merino, has retired at the tender age of 14.
Hilton developer's company in liquidation
Hilton developer's company in liquidation
The company with the majority shareholding in the proposed Dunedin Hilton development has gone into liquidation, leaving investors concerned about the viability of the $85 million project.
Hi-Tech honour for Dunedin animator
Hi-Tech honour for Dunedin animator
It was a South Island trifecta at a technology awards ceremony yesterday, with Dunedin-based multimedia entrepreneur Ian Taylor joining an elite group of New Zealanders in the technology hall of fame.
Cartoonists show how to draw the line for peace
Cartoonists show how to draw the line for peace
French cartoonist Pierre Wiazemsky (Wiaz) and Otago Daily Times cartoonist Garrick Tremain sign cartoons of themselves. Photo by Linda Robertson.
The meeting of two cartoonists in Dunedin yesterday proved to be just as animated as the subjects they choose to lampoon.
French cartoonist Pierre Wiazemsky (Wiaz) and Otago Daily Times cartoonist Garrick Tremain were in the city as part of a Cartooning for Peace demonstration.
Tyre-fitter wins $1m opportunity
Tyre-fitter wins $1m opportunity
When the chips are down, you do not want to be staring at the poker face of Kevin "the Bully" Flett.
Dunedin could double its visitors: expert
Dunedin could double its visitors: expert
A Sydney-based tourism consultant says Dunedin has the potential to double the number of visitors coming to the city.
Maori making history; mood positive
Maori making history; mood positive
Maori are about to make history, according to newly-elected Maori Party MP Rahui Katene after a series of hui in the South yesterday.
Dunedin library visits up 23%
Dunedin library visits up 23%
More people are discovering there is nothing like a good book from their local library - even if some do not get around to returning it.
Otago suffers as tourism squeeze worsens
Otago suffers as tourism squeeze worsens
Guests appear to checking out of rather than checking in to the country's accommodation providers, with Otago recording the second biggest drop in guest nights in the country.
NHNZ 'overflowing' with work
NHNZ 'overflowing' with work
Despite the current worldwide economic crisis, NHNZ manager Michael Stedman cannot recall a busier time for the Dunedin-based television production company, and he hopes it stays that way.
Lucky escape in Foveaux Strait
Lucky escape in Foveaux Strait
Six men had a "lucky escape" yesterday after their overloaded boat took on water and submerged in less than 30 seconds in the middle of Foveaux Strait.
Curio Bay features in pop star's campaign
Curio Bay features in pop star's campaign
Curio Bay, in Southland, is an unlikely part of a new global marketing campaign for pop singer Dido.
Homes found for sisters
Homes found for sisters
The seven retired sisters of the soon-to-be-closed McAuley House rest-home have found alternative accommodation - at seven different rest-homes.