Biggest Midwinter Carnival 'all-round success' (+ video)
Biggest Midwinter Carnival 'all-round success' (+ video)
A giant whale with a glistening city on its back played centre stage at the most successful Dunedin Midwinter Carnival yet.
Margot Taylor
Tech party promotes creativity
Tech party promotes creativity
Jake Palmer (9), of Dunedin, learns about muscle-to-muscle activation with Hive Makerparty volunteers Josh Lowry and Mika Smith (both of Dunedin).
Birthday haka for Maia (+ video)
Birthday haka for Maia (+ video)
A four-year-old Dunedin girl received her dream birthday present on Saturday after a post by her father on a local Facebook page went viral.
Thousands at Midwinter Carnival (+ video)
Thousands at Midwinter Carnival (+ video)
Thousands of people spilled into the Octagon and crammed up the stairs of St Paul's last night to watch the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
Fond memories of oyster-loving identity
Fond memories of oyster-loving identity
Dunedin's well-known oyster-eating resident Richard Reid died earlier this week at the age of 103.
Test of food skills
Test of food skills
The skills of 150 Otago Polytechnic students will be tested at a Food Design Institute conference to be held at the institution on June 29.
Test of food skills
Test of food skills
The skills of 150 Otago Polytechnic students will be tested at a Food Design Institute conference to be held at the institution on June 29.
Chinese deal 'big lift for city'
Chinese deal 'big lift for city'
A major education agreement between the Dunedin City Council and one of the largest education providers in China could dramatically lift Chinese student numbers in Dunedin, Mayor Dave Cull says. ...
Date for courthouse contract
Date for courthouse contract
A contractor for the restoration of Dunedin's historic courthouse will probably be chosen by October, Courts Minister Amy Adams has announced.
Sculpture weathers nicely, artist says
Sculpture weathers nicely, artist says
Controversy surrounding the Harbour Mouth Molars has been brushed away and replaced with wisdom, sculptor Regan Gentry says.
Early career research rewarded
Early career research rewarded
The research achievements of six University of Otago staff have earned them early career awards.
Blood donor still keen 54 years on
Blood donor still keen 54 years on
Dunedin man Chris Handley (72) has given blood for the past 54 years.
Time for a Cuddle Fix (+ video)
Time for a Cuddle Fix (+ video)
The exam nerves of 100 Carrington College residents were eased by the sweet smooches of kittens yesterday.
Dental school's heritage retained
Dental school's heritage retained
The first artist's impressions of the new University of Otago School of Dentistry reveal aspects of the modernist Walsh Building will be retained in the $12 6million project.
It’s 24 hours of heaven for the bookworms (+ video)
It’s 24 hours of heaven for the bookworms (+ video)
Dunedin residents' love of literature is alive and well if the frenzied yet determined approach of shoppers at the Regent Theatre 24-Hour Book Sale is anything to go by.
24-hour book sale begins (+ video)
24-hour book sale begins (+ video)
A swarm of people charged through the doors of the Regent Theatre at noon today for the opening of the 24-hour book sale.
City firm’s rig 'game changer'
City firm’s rig 'game changer'
Dunedin company Animation Research's 360-degree video rig has been called a "game changer'' in the world of virtual reality technology after its use in an international golf tournament.
Refugees get local garden low down
Refugees get local garden low down
Some of Dunedin's newest residents had a chance to learn about the gardening conditions of their new home during an Otago Polytechnic workshop yesterday.
Demolition disrupts dental care
Demolition disrupts dental care
More than 500 patients receiving treatment at the University of Otago School of Dentistry have had appointments cancelled or rescheduled because of demolition work within the building.
Mathieson named assistant conductor of Scottish orchestra
Mathieson named assistant conductor of Scottish orchestra
Former Dunedin conductor Dr Holly Mathieson says she is delighted to have been appointed to "one of the greatest assistant conductor positions'' in the world.