Refugee helps others follow her path
Refugee helps others follow her path
One helper supporting former refugees arriving in Dunedin this week knows their struggle well.
Jono Edwards
Afghan arrivals bring challenges
Afghan arrivals bring challenges
The first Afghan former refugees are arriving in Dunedin which will bring specific challenges for resettlement agencies.
Kiwi gets Eagles gig after Aussie star pulls out
Kiwi gets Eagles gig after Aussie star pulls out
Sultry New Zealand songwriter Marlon Williams will now open for The Eagles in Dunedin this weekend after John Farnham pulled out with health complications.
Shark-battling penguin survives third bout
Shark-battling penguin survives third bout
A scrappy yellow-eyed penguin has tussled with sharks three times in the past few years and lived to squawk the tale.
Former shed area may become parking
Former shed area may become parking
The space created by demolishing harbourfront sheds may be used for car parks.
New pest fly found in city
New pest fly found in city
An overseas pest fly has been found in Dunedin.
Family connections in pharmacy
Family connections in pharmacy
The futures of some Otago pharmacists-in-training may have been prescribed from an early age.
Cutting edge
Cutting edge
Grace Heath (12) operates on a fake knee at the Mobile Surgical Unit in Dunedin at the weekend.
Plants being returned to winter glasshouse
Plants being returned to winter glasshouse
Dunedin Botanic Garden collection curator Stephen Bishop examines a date palm as staff move plants back into the garden's winter glasshouse last week.
Past master of many ceremonies
Past master of many ceremonies
As the University of Otago celebrates 150 years, Jono Edwards revisits the sights and sounds of Orientations past.
Harraways fire just minor blip
Harraways fire just minor blip
Harraways should be operating again within days after a fire at its Green Island factory this week.
ORC shake up affects nine roles
ORC shake up affects nine roles
A proposed shakeup at the Otago Regional Council could affect nine roles, including director positions.
Hub delay again blamed on 'ground conditions'
Hub delay again blamed on 'ground conditions'
A further Dunedin bus hub delay has a nearby business owner saying the Otago Regional Council cannot be trusted.
Knife-holder held down
Knife-holder held down
Shoppers and staff held down at least one shoplifter after a male teenager pulled a knife on a worker at Dunedin's Centre City New World yesterday, police say.
Rescued cat uses two lives in one day
Rescued cat uses two lives in one day
A Dunedin cat has used up two of its lives after becoming stuck in the same manhole twice today.
Shoplifter held down after allegedly pulling knife
Held down after allegedly pulling knife on supermarket worker
Shoppers and staff held down at least one shoplifter after someone pulled a knife on a worker at Centre City New World this afternoon, police say.
Home found for family after fire
Home found for family after fire
Replacement accommodation has been found for a Syrian former refugee family a week after its home was gutted by fire.
Ngai Tahu asks for involvement in ORC policy-making
Ngai Tahu asks for involvement in ORC policy-making
The Otago Regional Council is seeking more Ngai Tahu input on its decision-making, but the logistics are proving difficult.
A club for every interest
A club for every interest
Whether you were a tramper or a pagan, clubs day had you covered.
Promotional posters reflect changing times
Promotional posters reflect changing times
As the University of Otago celebrates 150 years, Jono Edwards revisits the sights and sounds of Orientations past.