Man shot with air pistol in Waikouaiti
Man shot with air pistol in Waikouaiti
A man is likely to face charges following a police callout after a man was shot with an air pistol in Waikouaiti.
Vaughan Elder
A 'golden era' (+ video)
A 'golden era' (+ video)
Reporter Vaughan Elder talks to a few people in the know about the rise of a new generation of artists in Dunedin's thriving underground music scene.
Driver injured after crash near Alexandra
Driver injured after crash near Alexandra
An Alexandra man has been taken to Dunstan Hospital with head injuries after a crash north of the Central Otago town early this morning.
Dunedin muso’s album picked up by US label
Dunedin muso’s album picked up by US label
Dunedin musicians continue to attract international attention, with Kane Strang picking up a United States recording contract.
Students gone, uni bustles with life
Students gone, uni bustles with life
The students might be away, but the University of Otago is a hive of activity as about 150 contractors work on construction projects.
New spirit for old store
New spirit for old store
Another piece of Dunedin's history has received a new lease on life with the old Wilsons Distillery grain store converted to apartments.
Cancer children take to 'amazing’ cruise ship (+ video)
Cancer children take to 'amazing’ cruise ship (+ video)
A visit to a cruise ship brought joy to the faces of a group of children living with cancer in Dunedin yesterday.
NZDF seeking new base
NZDF seeking new base
The New Zealand Defence Force is looking for a new base after two of its historic Dunedin buildings were found to be prone to earthquake damage.
DCC building evacuated
DCC building evacuated
Staff have returned to the Dunedin City Council's Civic Centre building, which was evacuated this morning after an electrical explosion.
DCC removes derelict vehicles
DCC removes derelict vehicles
The Dunedin City Council has stepped in to remove a pile of old vehicles from a Mornington property after the owner failed to move enough of the wrecks on time.
AgResearch move delayed a year
AgResearch move delayed a year
AgResearch has again been slammed for bungling its restructuring plans after confirming it is delaying shifting Invermay jobs north.
Albatross eggs get cracking
Albatross eggs get cracking
The fragility of the natural world was fully evident yesterday as the second northern royal albatross chick of the season kicked itself clear of its egg at Taiaroa Head.
'Beneficial' bumblebee boom
'Beneficial' bumblebee boom
A bumblebee boom has Dunedin buzzing and a local beekeeper says there is no need to worry about the proliferation of the peaceful insects.
Crash 'should have been a fatal' (+ video)
Crash 'should have been a fatal' (+ video)
A Dunedin driver is lucky to be alive after a crash near Outram yesterday, which a senior policeman said "should have been a fatal''.
Police saying little over late-night incident
Police saying little over late-night incident
Central Otago police are said once again to be investigating one of their own after a late-night incident in Clyde.
Debaters happy with place in world
Debaters happy with place in world
The Otago University Debating Society (OUDS) has done itself proud at the latest World Universities Debating Championships, after one of its teams reached the knock-out rounds.
North Dunedin mural adding to city’s street art
North Dunedin mural adding to city’s street art
Dunedin's impressive collection of street art is growing, with a pair of local artists painting a mural at George St Normal School.
Vehicle taken and crashed
Vehicle taken and crashed
Police are investigating the theft from the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill of a car that was involved in a crash soon after.
Five hurt in Southland crash
Five hurt in Southland crash
Five people have been taken to Southland Hospital after a crash on Bluff Highway, near Invercargill, this afternoon.
Car stolen and crashed
Car stolen and crashed
Police are investigating after someone took a car from the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill overnight only to crash it not long after.