Eight sea lions born on city beaches (+ video)
Eight sea lions born on city beaches (+ video)
Sea lions are making a comeback on the southern coast, breeding numbers are slowly rising and new pups are bolstering the population.
Rhys Chamberlain
10 kiwi chicks released into stoat-free sanctuary
10 kiwi chicks released into stoat-free sanctuary
Tip, Daredevil, Carter, Sheeran and Falkor were among kiwi chicks introduced to Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday, after the "kiwi creche'' and reserve were declared stoat-free.
Hunt on for importer of NZ’s 'worst animal'
Hunt on for importer of NZ’s 'worst animal'
Orokonui Ecosanctuary's stoat problem came to an end in November after 10 months, spending of $10,000 and up to 50 saddleback bird deaths.
Sayonara Jamie?
Sayonara Jamie?
It is expected Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph will announce a move to coach Japan, at a press conference scheduled in Dunedin this afternoon.
Cars a highlight of open day at Taieri
Cars a highlight of open day at Taieri
Vintage, steampunk and Art Deco went hand-in-hand with fast food and picnics as about 12,000 people enjoyed the Wings and Wheels open day at Taieri Airfield yesterday.
Life’s a beach: schoolchildren flock to surf survival programme (+ video)
Life’s a beach: schoolchildren flock to surf survival programme (+ video)
It's fun, it's free, there's food and it's at the beach.
Vehicle rear-ended by bus
Vehicle rear-ended by bus
A 30-year-old woman has been transported to Lakes District Hospital with a suspected broken nose after the vehicle she was driving was rear-ended by a bus in Queenstown last night.
Dedication pays off with impressive harbour haul
Dedication pays off with impressive harbour haul
Could Niua Hakai be the luckiest salmon fisherman in Dunedin ... or possibly the best ... or the most dedicated?
Leaking of incorrect maps upsets
Leaking of incorrect maps upsets
Incorrect maps of possible new marine protection sites have been leaked, worrying people involved with submitting the sites for consultation.
Fisheries bust paua poachers
Fisheries bust paua poachers
Seven Dunedin residents were busted by fisheries officers with 396 paua - more than 10 times the legal limit - 393 of which were undersized.
One hurt in North Dunedin crash
One hurt in North Dunedin crash
One person sustained minor injuries in a two-car crash in North Dunedin this evening.
Otago Polytech confirms Aoraki takeover
Otago Polytech confirms Aoraki takeover
Otago Polytechnic has confirmed it will take over all of Aoraki Polytechnic's Dunedin campus programmes from next year.
Burglaries probably linked — police
Burglaries probably linked — police
The burglaries of neighbouring properties in Bruce St, Roslyn, are probably linked and police will be patrolling the area.
Tracer dye sparks calls to ORC
Tracer dye sparks calls to ORC
Green fluid flowing from a stormwater drain into Otago Harbour is harmless, the Otago Regional Council says.
Teen hit by car in Mosgiel
Teen hit by car in Mosgiel
A teenager suffered pelvic and leg injuries after he was struck by a car at a busy intersection in Mosgiel.
Driver took off from police
Driver took off from police
A man who allegedly pulled his car over for police early yesterday then sped off before police could talk to him was arrested a short time later.
Man hit by car in Mosgiel
Man hit by car in Mosgiel
A young man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Mosgiel this morning.
Floods, fires and a big freeze
Floods, fires and a big freeze
What a year for weather it was. Rhys Chamberlain sums up the weather gods' deliveries for 2015.
Rain provides respite for some
Rain provides respite for some
Farmers struggling with drought conditions have had some respite as up to 30mm of rain fell in parts of Otago on Tuesday night and more is forecast.
Body found at Boulder Beach identified
Body found at Boulder Beach identified
A body discovered at Dunedin's Boulder Beach on Monday has been confirmed as missing 52-year-old Stephen Gourlay.