Salt marsh conservation recognised
Salt marsh conservation recognised
A Dunedin couple have become part of New Zealand private-land-conservation history through their efforts to protect their Merton salt marsh.
Jono Edwards
Driver caught practising bagpipes at wheel
Driver caught practising bagpipes at wheel
In perhaps the most definitively Dunedin of traffic offences, a male motorist was let off with a warning yesterday morning after playing his bagpipes while driving a car.
SH1 road works big disruption
SH1 road works big disruption
The NZTA is urging drivers to be patient with delays over the next six weeks as it hopes to complete a ''significant'' programme of road works on SH1 in Otago before Christmas.
Driver caught playing bagpipes
Driver caught playing bagpipes
Dunedin police have now confirmed the man caught playing an instrument while driving was blowing on his bagpipes.
Breaches by Octagon bar of concern
Breaches by Octagon bar of concern
Serving intoxicated gang members, overloading its venue and not having appropriate security are some accusations made against an Octagon bar as police called into question its suitability for a liquor licence.
Orokonui home to two more kiwi
Orokonui home to two more kiwi
The two kiwi chicks which scampered into the bush of Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday were the latest in an "essential'' campaign to raise the young birds without the presence of predators.
Taiwanese coaches try Polynesian craft
Taiwanese coaches try Polynesian craft
Taiwanese kayak and canoe teachers paddled around in the sea off Karitane yesterday on a traditional Polynesian sailing boat as they benefited from Dunedin's wealth of experience in coach...
Hard but 'we have security here'
Hard but 'we have security here'
Although Dunedin is seen as the "gold standard" of refugee resettlement, the newcomers can still struggle to learn English and find work.
Apology over parking problem
Edgar Centre apology over parking problem
Edgar Centre general manager Blair Crawford has apologised for inconvenience to users caused by a car yard parking excess vehicles there.
Wildlife viewing bid
Wildlife viewing bid
A Dunedin tour company is expanding operations to involve viewings of fur seals and sea lions.
Mum relieved as firefighters free toddler from car
Mum relieved as firefighters free toddler from car
Ashley Papara was overcome with relief as firefighters rescued her sweating 2-year-old daughter from a hot car, after the girl was trapped for more than an hour yesterday.
Man 'filming kids' at Dunedin park
Man 'filming kids' at Dunedin park
Dunedin police want to speak to a man who was allegedly filming children near Kettle Park this week.
Lorde concert review
Everyone enjoys a birthday treat at the town hall
REVIEW: Lorde was enjoying the celebrations as much as the crowd as Dunedin’s Town Hall became an intimate birthday party last night.
Lorde rewards fans with birthday best
Lorde rewards fans with birthday best
Lorde turned on a 21st birthday treat for her Dunedin fans last night, in an ''absolutely stunning'' performance at the town hall.
Jacinda as Mona Lisa a winner
Jacinda as Mona Lisa a winner
When Dunedin painter Victoria Heatherbell entered a competition asking artists to put twists on famous works, a particular muse came to mind.
Car lovers congregate for show and run
Car lovers congregate for show and run
Motor heads braved dodgy weather to gaze at hundreds of shiny vehicles at the Kaitangata Car Show and Run at the weekend.
Changes can be made to hub in future, ORC says
Changes can be made to hub in future, ORC says
The Otago Regional Council has defended criticisms of its central-city bus hub proposal and staff say the facility could adapt over time to mirror changes in public transport.
Choc company eyes July
Chocolate company eyes July
Backers of a proposal to expand a Dunedin-based chocolate company say bars could be flowing out of a new factory by July next year.
Hospital patients might see the light of day
Hospital patients might see the light of day
A proposal to make hospital wards mimic the changes in sunlight throughout the day was just one of the creative medical ideas to win Southern Innovation Challenge awards yesterday.
Maori seat a thorny issue at ORC table
Maori seat a thorny issue at ORC table
A decision not to create a Maori constituency for the Otago Regional Council has raised concerns from councillors about the organisation properly engaging with iwi.