Whistleblower wants inquiry
Whistleblower wants inquiry
A whistleblower is calling for an independent inquiry after the alleged involvement of a senior minister in a major pokies investigation.
Hamish McNeilly
DNA leads to arrest in 2002 child assault case
DNA leads to arrest in 2002 child assault case
DNA has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Christchurch man who allegedly assaulted a 7-year-old girl in Te Anau a decade ago.
Game's success dazes designer
Game's success dazes designer
An injury to a former New Zealand Army soldier served as the inspiration for a zombie game which is invading the online world.
Outsiders to join Dunedin's mass boy racer cruise
Outsiders to join Dunedin's mass boy racer cruise
A mass boy racer convoy attracting more than 1000 people from as far afield as Christchurch and Invercargill is expected to cruise around the greater Dunedin area this weekend.
Skipper grounds boat to save passengers
Skipper grounds boat to save passengers
The skipper of an oyster boat which took on water after striking a rock in Foveaux Strait today intentionally grounded his boat to save the 26 people on board.
Owner devastated that dogs shot
Owner devastated that dogs shot
The grieving owner of a dog and a puppy which savaged a lamb and attacked sheep has questioned the decision to shoot her beloved pets.
Peeping incident at flat
Peeping incident at flat
The face of a man pressed against the window of a student flat, prompted a call to Dunedin police on Thursday night, just hours after another man was spotted acting suspiciously.
Police reward researcher
Police reward researcher
Darnell Kennedy may be looking for a job, but has another achievement to add to her impressive CV.
Mourners asked to wear red lipstick as tribute
Mourners asked to wear red lipstick as tribute
The parents of the 20-year-old woman killed in a car crash last week are expected to return to Dunedin with her body today. Felicity Paige Wren was a passenger in a car which hit the rear of a...
Dunedin's Wolfman pens song for Pussy Riot
Dunedin's Wolfman pens song for Pussy Riot
Madonna, Bjork, Paul McCartney, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and now Dunedin's Wolfman Stuey.
Eye-catching 'Rat Rod' made to use
Eye-catching 'Rat Rod' made to use
Hundreds of people enjoyed viewing vehicles ranging in size from a Mini to a restored bus at the Autospectacular 2012 held at the Edgar Centre on Saturday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.
The advantage of owning a one-of-a-kind hot rod is that motorists tend to let you pass when they see your machine looming up large in their rear vision mirror.
That is the advice from David Jeffery whose 1928 Rat Rod was a crowd pleaser at the Autospectacular 2012, held at the Edgar Centre on Saturday.
ORC's next head excited by new role
ORC's next head excited by new role
The newly appointed chief executive of the Otago Regional Council is looking forward to returning to the South Island.
Millions in overdue fines recovered
Millions in overdue fines recovered
Fine-dodgers nabbed at New Zealand's border have agreed to repay more than $10 million in overdue fines during the past four years.
Slutwalk delivers anti-rape message
Slutwalk delivers anti-rape message
Abolishing victim blaming was the core message of the second Dunedin Slutwalk.
Bench returned to garden
Bench returned to garden
An $1100 park bench that went walkabout in the Dunedin student area has been returned.
Children feature in poison centre inquiries
Children feature in poison centre inquiries
Spare a thought for the safety-conscious parent who attached a child safety lock to their fridge, only to find their child had swallowed part of the lock's backing paper.
Victim of stabbing still in hospital
Victim of stabbing still in hospital
A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by a woman he knew, police say.
ORFU pokie papers withheld
ORFU pokie papers withheld
Confidential documents relating to the Otago Rugby Football Union's involvement with pokies are being withheld by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Obeying rules has sweet result
Obeying rules has sweet result
What's the difference between a lollipop and a $150 infringement notice?
Pokies cost Scribe more than money
Pokies cost Scribe more than money
Pokies cost Scribe an estimated $100,000 but it was the loss of his children and partner that made him seek help for his gambling addiction. The hip-hop artist said he began playing pokies at a...