International glory for Otago Uni rowers
International glory for Otago Uni rowers
Move over Oxford and Harvard, Dunedin is now home to the world's premier rowing university.
Jono Edwards
Marine protection forum's advice delayed until February
Marine protection forum's advice delayed until February
Marine protection recommendations for New Zealand's southeast coast have been delayed by two months.
Groyne may cause more erosion, expert says
Groyne may cause more erosion, expert says
A University of Otago researcher has hit a Dunedin man's beach alteration proposal right in the groyne.
Nine years a busker - and she's only 12
Nine years a busker - and she's only 12
At just 12 years old, Serenity Hook is already a veteran of the Dunedin holiday busking scene.
New groyne could offer ‘buffer zone of protection’
New groyne could offer ‘buffer zone of protection’
A proposed wooden groyne at St Clair could aid in the fight against sea-level rise and cause the beach to once again build up with sand, a Dunedin man says.
Residents give reasons for BP challenge
Residents give reasons for BP challenge
Lighting, 24-hour activity and fumes were just some of the reasons Mosgiel residents challenged a proposed BP station redevelopment yesterday.
All at sea on Chatham Rise research
All at sea on Chatham Rise research
It is the dream of University of Otago student Toby Dickson (20) to explore the depths of the undiscovered ocean.
Gaining more experience as DCHL interns
Gaining more experience as DCHL interns
The experienced group that will gain director experience at Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) and subsidiary firms is not what the word intern typically conjures.
Course aims to counter 'horrific drowning rates'
Course aims to counter 'horrific drowning rates'
A University of Otago associate professor wants to curb ''horrific drowning rates'' by familiarising Dunedin children with open water safety.
Ecosanctuary finds viable tuatara eggs
Ecosanctuary finds viable tuatara eggs
Two tuatara nests with viable eggs found at Orokonui Ecosanctuary could lead to the first witnessed hatchings of the reptiles there.
Public input sought on transport projects
Public input sought on transport projects
Regional transport committees want the public's opinion on $1 billion of projects in Otago and Southland.
Meeting with a view
Meeting with a view
The flat of Peggy’s Hill, near Larnach Castle, was the scene of a scenic meeting yesterday.
Pedestrian dies after north Dunedin collision
Pedestrian dies after north Dunedin collision
A 77-year-old female pedestrian has died after a collision involving a car in north Dunedin, police have confirmed.
Good Samaritan Southern Ocean salvage mission
Good Samaritan Southern Ocean salvage mission
A large Sealord ship was towed to the head of Otago Harbour by a competitor yesterday after a salvage mission which lasted more than two days.
Arrests point to increase in meth use
Arrests point to increase in meth use
Police say there is evidence of increased methamphetamine use in the South after two women were arrested and charged with importing the drug yesterday.
‘Neptune’ sinking remembered
‘Neptune’ sinking remembered
Lieutenant-commander Paul Smith (left) and Commander David Proctor, of the Royal New Zealand Navy, salute during Last Post yesterday at a service commemorating the sinking of HMS...
‘Stoked’ with Bronz Toy Run turnout
‘Stoked’ with Bronz Toy Run turnout
Motorbike riders and cruise ship passengers mingled as they packed into Dunedin’s central city yesterday.
Making an enormous entrance
Making an enormous entrance
The giant cruise ship Ovation of the Seas passes Taiaroa Head on its way into Otago Harbour yesterday morning.
Alcohol approach queried
Alcohol approach queried
''Unreasonable'' calls are sometimes being made over alcohol licensing in Dunedin, the district licensing committee says.
Warmth spurs jellyfish invasion
Seasonal visitors pack a punch
Blue invaders have used warmer temperatures as an excuse to storm Dunedin shores.