Fears over fewer police
Fears over fewer police
Community leaders are concerned police restructuring will make their areas vulnerable to criminals.
Hamish McNeilly
Crash after teen bolts from police
Crash after teen bolts from police
A teenager, who ran from police and then drove off at speed, colliding with another vehicle in central Dunedin yesterday, is lucky he did not kill innocent bystanders, police say.
Dunedin property values fall 2.8%
Dunedin property values fall 2.8%
The average Dunedin house has decreased in value more than $17,000 in three years, according to newly released Quotable Value rating valuations - but if you think this will lead to a drop in rates, think again.
Locked inn: pub patron calls for help
Locked inn: pub patron calls for help
A dream turned into a nightmare for a patron who called police to rescue him after waking up alone in an Otago pub.
Dunedin security guard detains drink-driver
Dunedin security guard detains drink-driver
A vigilant security guard who prevented an alleged recidivist drink-driver from continuing his journey early yesterday has won the praise of police.
Camping ban to be reviewed
Camping ban to be reviewed
A ban on freedom camping may be amended by the Dunedin City Council in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
School celebrates 150th birthday
School celebrates 150th birthday
The year Bessie Grubb was a new entrant at Waikouaiti School, the influenza epidemic pandemic was well on its way to killing more than 8000 New Zealanders.
Police take action on speed near schools
Police take action on speed near schools
Dozens of Dunedin motorists were nabbed for speeding past schools as part of a week-long operation, which has been dubbed a resounding success.
Thieves hit school hours after security discussed
Thieves hit school hours after security discussed
Hours after the Outram School Parent Teachers Association discussed beefing up security, the school was targeted by thieves who stole $20,000 worth of equipment.
Cup offers long-term benefits: Kirk
Cup offers long-term benefits: Kirk
New Zealand could be a winner on and off the pitch at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, former All Black captain David Kirk says.
Smiles all round as cruise season starts
Smiles all round as cruise season starts
They came, they spent, they got wet.
Copter pilot picks up lost paragliders - and searchers
Copter pilot picks up lost paragliders - and searchers
Two Australians tourists have their cellphones and a helicopter pilot to thank after the novice paragliders ended up on a mountain ridge in changeable conditions last night.
New joint venture promises jobs boost
New joint venture promises jobs boost
A new joint venture between Otago Peninsula-based Nature's Wonders and an international company specialising in cultural tourism would result in "significant job creation" for Dunedin, its partners say.
Freedom camper issue 'concerning'
Freedom camper issue 'concerning'
The potential for criminal behaviour towards freedom campers was "concerning", with more work needed to alleviate community concerns, community and tourism representatives were told yesterday.
More Dunedin stand-by tickets in the wind
More Dunedin stand-by tickets in the wind
More stand-by flights will be offered out of Dunedin International Airport in the future, after the Air New Zealand scheme ended last month.
Cruise ship plan revised
Cruise ship plan revised
Dunedin City Council has revised its traffic plan for cruise ships, after consulting affected parties.
Retailers prepare for largest cruise ship season
Retailers prepare for largest cruise ship season
Don't make jokes about other nationalities, don't talk politics and don't forget to smile are just some of the tips given to retailers in advance of the forthcoming cruise ship season.
Vandals hit surf life-saving club
Vandals hit surf life-saving club
Vandals have caused $10,000 worth of damage to the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club, just weeks before the official start of the season.
Teenagers trigger police search
Teenagers trigger police search
Three Timaru teenagers sparked a major police operation through parts of Otago and the Strath-Taieri yesterday.
Stadium turf gets $605,556
Stadium turf gets $605,556
The Dunedin City Council has been granted more than $600,000 to buy an artificial turf system for Forsyth Barr Stadium, the largest poker machine grant given to a local body.