'Awesome' protest against research centre
Facility would extend 'unreliable' tests on animals
About 75 people protested on Saturday outside the construction site of the University of Otago’s new $50 million animal research centre.
Timothy Brown
Police silent about attempted robbery
Police silent about attempted robbery
Dunedin police are remaining tight-lipped about an attempted armed robbery at Highgate Dairy.
Birth on beat not first
Birth on beat not first
Milton Constable Will Pentelow may be in the wrong line of work after his paediatric heroics came in handy for the second time in as many years.
Plan to close Dunedin branch
Westpac closing branches
Several jobs are threatened as Westpac proposes to close three Southern branches, First Union says.
Doc dampens whale encounter
Doc dampens whale encounter
A Dunedin surfer’s "once in a lifetime experience" may land him in hot water after handling a Southern right whale off Second Beach yesterday.
Man found bleeding in foyer of courthouse
Man found bleeding in foyer of courthouse
A man due to appear in the Dunedin District Court yesterday was rushed to hospital by police after he was found bleeding in the courthouse foyer.
Charge over road rage
Charge over road rage
A man is to appear in court after an abusive road rage incident in North Dunedin last month.
Alcohol interlocks for more drivers
Alcohol interlocks for more drivers
The number of drivers subject to alcohol interlocks in Dunedin may increase from a handful to several hundred, under the Government's proposed changes, Sober Check director Gavin Foster says.
Round Table donates $2300 to rescue chopper
Round Table donates $2300 to rescue chopper
The Mosgiel Round Table has given more than $2000 to the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Man rushed to hospital from court
Man rushed to hospital from court
A 44-year-old man was taken to hospital from Dunedin District Court this morning as a result of self-inflicted injuries.
Bouwer hearing date set
Bouwer hearing date set
Convicted killer Colin Bouwer’s latest bid for freedom will be heard later this month.
Winter keeps grip on Otago
And now, the big freeze . . .
Otago residents are being warned to brace for bitter cold after black ice prompted warnings for motorists and some highway stretches were closed for a time this morning.
Sammy's loses liquor licence
Sammy's loses liquor licence
Storied Dunedin nightclub Sammy's has had its liquor licence declined after myriad issues were identified by authorities.
Rugby club angry after repeated vandalism
Rugby club angry after repeated vandalism
The vandals responsible for ripping up Harbour Rugby Club's grounds tore up the turf in a "stupid'' act, club chairman Lance Spence says.
Bain details 'unexplained'
Some matters 'still unexplained'
The former judge appointed to provide evidence to Justice Minister Amy Adams found several "loose ends'' which meant David Bain could not prove his innocence on the balance of probabilities.
'Sensible as you can get'
'Sensible as you can get'
The Government's decision to award almost a million dollars to David Bain while declining compensation is "sensible'' and "pragmatic'', legal expert Mark Henaghan says.
Harry Potter weaves his magic again
Harry Potter weaves his magic again
Mages and muggles rubbed shoulders yesterday in the hopes of being the first to delve into J. K. Rowling's latest magical offering.
'I just did what I had to do'
'I just did what I had to do'
Not a day passes that Chris Foot doesn't think about the tragic deaths of Bradley and Ellen Livingstone.
Family gathers to mark a milestone
Family gathers to mark a milestone
For Molly Taylor it was just another day, but for the family and friends who gathered to mark a century of life for the kind and caring woman it was a special day indeed.
Take the last plane from Nelson (+ video)
Take the last plane from Nelson (+ video)
Kiwi Regional Air's last flight into Dunedin touched down yesterday - although a little later than expected.