Undead bring extra life to South Dunedin
Undead bring extra life to South Dunedin
The undead - including a Labour MP - shuffled vacant-eyed through South Dunedin yesterday.
Hamish McNeilly
Hair specimens raise moose hopes
Hair specimens raise moose hopes
Dunedin septuagenarian has returned from the bush armed with what he believes is a vital piece of evidence that proves moose are still roaming Fiordland.
House destroyed by fire
House destroyed by fire
A Milton firefighter fought the fire that destroyed an unoccupied relocatable house in a Milton yard yesterday.
Tourist loses way on walk
Tourist loses way on walk
An American tourist, who nearly sparked a full-scale search and rescue operation yesterday morning, managed to walk out of the bush and hitchhike home.
Runaway driveshaft crashes into vehicle
Runaway driveshaft crashes into vehicle
Four elderly occupants were left shaken but uninjured after a runaway driveshaft crashed into their vehicle on State Highway 1 near Balclutha on Tuesday night.
Pony club grant queried
Pony club grant queried
A rural Dunedin pony club, which received a pokie grant of nearly half a million dollars last year, has rejected allegations it acted as a front for racing interests.
Police vehicle damage itemised
Police vehicle damage itemised
Fifteen vehicles written off and more than $2 million in damage put a small dent in the 3000-strong police vehicle fleet last year.
Cup expected to boost flagging visitor nights
Cup expected to boost flagging visitor nights
The Rugby World Cup is expected to cause a spike in big-spending international visitors to Dunedin, a report shows.
Cruise ships not option for cup accommodation
Cruise ships not option for cup accommodation
The use of cruise ships to reduce the squeeze on Dunedin accommodation providers during the Rugby World Cup has been investigated and ruled out by Tourism Dunedin.
Bar owner cries foul over Carisbrook penalty
Bar owner cries foul over Carisbrook penalty
The decision to suspend the sale of alcohol from public booths at Carisbrook on Friday is a fair one, police say.
Embassy shut but help continues
Embassy shut but help continues
The Christchurch Embassy may be closed, but Dunedin's support for the city will remain undiminished, Mayor Dave Cull told evacuees last night.
'Old' govt limos may be kept for Rugby World Cup use
'Old' govt limos may be kept for Rugby World Cup use
The sale of Government luxury cars may be delayed to allow overseas dignitaries to use then during the Rugby World Cup, it has been revealed.
English declines hot seat while travelling in South
English declines hot seat while travelling in South
Bill English is refusing to sit in the hot seat.
Funding not factor in closure
Funding not factor in closure
The controversial closure of a possum research unit near Dunedin last year has resulted in an employment payout, and questions about a Government agency's decision-making.
Airline asked when capacity will rise
Airline asked when capacity will rise
Perceived reduced flight capacity between Dunedin and Christchurch is thought to be affecting business between the two centres, and the Otago Chamber of Commerce is seeking clarification from Air New Zealand.
Window-smashing charge
Window-smashing charge
A window-smashing spree last month has resulted in a Dunedin teenager facing a wilful-damage charge and police investigating the involvement of another youth.
Swamped in second sea mishap
Swamped in second sea mishap
It was second time lucky - or unlucky - for two Dunedin men at the centre of a water rescue off the Otago Peninsula yesterday.
Dunedin airport looks to ski trade
Dunedin airport looks to ski trade
Dunedin is eyeing a share of the lucrative Queenstown ski trade, following concerns over Christchurch's ability to accommodate the expected winter influx.
Friends shared a love of the water
Friends shared a love of the water
They were born three weeks apart and were the best of mates.
Community patrols in CBD
Community patrols in CBD
Community patrols will provide extra "eyes and ears" on inner-city Dunedin streets for police, following a spate of late-night assaults.