International profile of city on the rise
International profile of city on the rise
Dunedin's international profile continues to rise after the latest pre-Rugby World Cup write-up.
Hamish McNeilly
Fewer prison positive drug tests
Fewer prison positive drug tests
Drugs are being shut out of the country's prisons, with prisoners recording fewer positive drug tests as the Department of Corrections clamps down on contraband.
Police back up safety message
Police back up safety message
The numbers speak for themselves. With no deaths on Otago and Southland roads, police say their visible presence and message appears to be getting through to motorists.
Takeaway taken away
Takeaway taken away
An early-morning meal ended up as a double takeaway for a Dunedin man yesterday.
Govt refuses treaty details
Govt refuses treaty details
The Government has declined to open its treaty settlement books as a top-up clause for Ngai Tahu and Waikato-Tainui draws near.
Alarm over illegal tour operators
Alarm over illegal tour operators
Foreign guides leading illegal tour operations in New Zealand risked lives and the country's international reputation, a professional guide association has warned.
Nude Blacks keeping uniform
Nude Blacks keeping uniform
The Dunedin-based Nude Blacks have rejected a change of strip as they prepare for their biggest season yet.
MP's eyes used to promote Dunedin massage parlour
MP's eyes used to promote Dunedin massage parlour
The eyes decorating the top level of an inner-city Dunedin massage parlour belong to the building's owner - Act New Zealand MP Hilary Calvert.
Jucy to open in Dunedin
Jucy to open in Dunedin
One of the fastest growing tourism companies in Australasia has confirmed it is coming to Dunedin.
Southern earthquake payouts at $1.1m and climbing
Southern earthquake payouts at $1.1m and climbing
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has paid more than $1.1 million to Southern claimants, with hundreds of properties still awaiting inspection.
Wanted person gets photo in the paper twice
Wanted person gets photo in the paper twice
Police did not have to go far in finding "a person of interest" after his photograph featured twice in The Star community newspaper yesterday.
Wave to cameras, farewell to wave
Wave to cameras, farewell to wave
Smile for the CCTV cameras at Dunedin's new stadium - but maybe say goodbye to Mexican waves.
Stadium insurer files claim for $27m
Stadium insurer files claim for $27m
Just who is liable for the $27 million bill following the collapse of Stadium Southland last year is the subject of a High Court action against the Invercargill City Council and a consulting engineer.
Teen killed in crash 'bright young man'
Teen killed in crash 'bright young man'
The Dunedin teenager killed near Ravensbourne on Thursday night was a "bright young man" with a lot of ability.
Guilty plea over McDonald's death
Guilty plea over McDonald's death
Carol Radnoty last night welcomed the guilty plea of a young Christchurch man, who, without provocation or warning, punched her 51-year-old partner with such force he suffered a brain...
Jetstar promises low fares
Jetstar promises low fares
Jetstar will begin flying between Dunedin and Auckland, with the low-cost carrier promising competition and an end to price "gouging".
Functions, free parks and 3-D
Functions, free parks and 3-D
Free inner-city parking, a town hall function, an untested transport plan and games shown live in 3-D are some of the possibilities emerging for Dunedin during the Rugby World Cup.
Alumni fundraiser for stadium
Alumni fundraiser for stadium
Marc Ellis, Alison Shanks, Jonathan Lemalu, and Dr David Kirk are urging other University of Otago alumni to join a new Forsyth Barr Stadium supporters club.
Changes for South in airline deal
Changes for South in airline deal
TransTasman flights out of Dunedin and Queenstown are set to change following an Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia announcement.
Bain movie on the cards - Karam
Bain movie on the cards - Karam
David Bain the public speaker might be followed by David Bain the movie.