Facebook comment could cost job
Facebook comment could cost job
A Dunedin Burger King worker may lose her $13 an hour job after posting comments on the social networking site Facebook.
Hamish McNeilly
Drug offenders' claims 'ridiculous'
Drug offenders' claims 'ridiculous'
New Zealand has one of the most generous welfare systems in the world and it is ridiculous for people to claim crime is the only way to survive, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says. ...
Suspect believed to live locally
Suspect believed to live locally
Police say an effeminate-looking young man, or a female, with facial piercings is believed to have held up a Dunedin dairy at knife point on Wednesday night.
Fatal crash driver faces two charges
Fatal crash driver faces two charges
The 23-year-old driver of a car involved in a head-on smash, which resulted in the death of his passenger, south of the Lindis Pass summit last week, has been charged.
Four injured after car rolls 100m
Four injured after car rolls 100m
Four people were injured, two seriously, after a car rolled 100m down a steep bank near Millers Flat last night.
Shopkeeper flees masked, gun-wielding robber
Shopkeeper flees masked, gun-wielding robber
A Dunedin shopkeeper said he had no time to think when a masked man pulled a gun and demanded "Kronic".
Extra 5000 young travellers expected in Dunedin
Extra 5000 young travellers expected in Dunedin
The world's largest youth tour group operator is about to include Dunedin on its itinerary, bringing an extra 5000 tourists into the city each year.
Wind prevents cruise ship from entering port
Wind prevents cruise ship from entering port
It was to have been the biggest week on Dunedin's cruise ship calendar, but the late cancellation yesterday of a visit by a large cruise ship has left a tourism operator reeling.
Bishop dismisses director of music
Bishop dismisses director of music
The director of music at St Paul's Cathedral has been dismissed by the Bishop of Dunedin after an "ongoing disagreement" and allegations of "bullying".
Departing Ngai Tahu CEO praised
Departing Ngai Tahu CEO praised
Ngai Tahu chief executive Anake Goodall has resigned after just over three years in the position.
Bench found on flat roof
Bench found on flat roof
A wooden park bench stolen from the Dunedin Botanic Garden has been recovered - not that anyone knew it was missing.
Alcohol off limits for some
Alcohol off limits for some
Nationwide charity event encouraging people to give up alcohol during February while raising money to support young people with alcohol or drug-related problems.
Public help police after robbery
Public help police after robbery
Police continue to investigate information from the public following the armed robbery of a Halfway Bush dairy on Sunday night.
Drink-driver caught napping
Drink-driver caught napping
A recidivist drink-driver was found by Dunedin police sleeping inside his still-running vehicle yesterday, with his foot on the brake and a bottle of beer in his hand.
Steepest street bus ride 'foolish'
Steepest street bus ride 'foolish'
The actions of a driver who attempted to drive a bus full of backpackers up the world's steepest street for a photo opportunity have been labelled foolhardy by Dunedin police.
Iron gates go missing
Iron gates go missing
Old ornate wrought iron gates are being targeted by thieves looking to make a quick buck, Dunedin police say.
Council will come and take your unwanted cars
Council will come and take your unwanted cars
Wanted: Unwanted vehicles. Contact Dunedin City Council.
Earthquake hits Otago tourism
Earthquake hits Otago tourism
The Canterbury earthquake has been blamed for a decline in the number of people checking into Otago accommodation providers.
Charges after train boarded
Charges after train boarded
Two teenage joyriders are facing charges after they boarded a train wagon stopped at a Balclutha crossing on Thursday night.
Officers still suspended
Officers still suspended
Police have declined to comment on whether the two police officers convicted of assault last year will retain their jobs.