Nigel Benson

The memory of the gruesome deaths of Dunedin's three fatal shark attack victims has led to a heartfelt offer from a victim who lived to tell his story.

The Otago residential property market continued to decline in December.

An historic voyage begins in Dunedin today bound for one of the most inhospitable places on earth.

Brighton residents are up in arms over damage being caused to sand dunes allegedly by a commercial seaweed harvester.

A short growing season has made for a bumper fruit and vegetable crop for Otago Farmers Market growers.

A biker gang roared into Dunedin yesterday. Well, actually, it was more of a putter than a roar.

Forecasts for more heavy rain yesterday prompted renewed flood warnings for Otago, as the Otago Regional Council advised farmers to move stock to higher ground and campers to be wary of rapidly rising lake and river levels.

The MetService has issued a severe-weather warning that rain and strong winds are expected to hit the country today.

The Dunback Bowling Club is hoping for a day in the sun today.

A footpath and bank collapsed above the historic White House in Vauxhall this week.

They are a throwback to an age when we killed what we were scared of. Even their guardians admit they are full of holes. So, why do we persist with them? Nigel Benson attacks shark nets.

Love 'em or hate 'em, they're our great New Zealand anti-heroes - Kiwis who have gained public opprobrium for anything from their haircuts or dress sense to their arrogance, ignorance or intolerance.

It was once known for coalmining. Now it's one of the last bastions of the classic Kiwi crib. Nigel Benson visits the South Otago coast.

Cruise-ship tourists flooded Dunedin yesterday.

Award-winning Dunedin author Lynley Hood is losing one of her most important tools - her eyesight - and wants to help other people suffering visual impairment.