Vaughan Elder

Rowing stalwart Fred Strachan has been charged over a rowing crash which landed three Otago Boys' High School pupils in hospital last year.

A woman raising money for her cancer treatment has been given a ''bit of hope'' after a successful quiz night at the Mosgiel Returned and Services Association (RSA) last week.

Veteran Dunedin radio broadcaster Jim Sullivan is set to end his career after more than 50 years on the air.

Millions of research dollars are set to flow into Dunedin after the University of Otago was chosen to lead another national science challenge.

The public is being asked to help decide the fate of a historical Ravensbourne monument some have called an eyesore.

Beloved Dunedin music venue Chick's Hotel has announced it will be shutting its doors next year.

Event promoters would be ''stupid'' to ignore Forsyth Barr Stadium's success in hosting Fleetwood Mac when deciding whether to bring more big acts to the stadium.

Beloved Dunedin music venue Chick's Hotel will shut its doors for the final time next year.

The view was not great but the dozens of fans who listened to Fleetwood Mac from a field across the road could not complain about the price.

Thousands of Fleetwood Mac fans from across New Zealand have begun packing into Forsyth Barr Stadium for tonight's concert.

The sister of a teacher killed in the Paris terror attacks has spoken of his fondness for New Zealand after teaching at Dunedin high schools two years ago.

Staff and pupils from Dunedin high schools are in shock after learning a teacher who recently worked in Dunedin was killed in the Paris terror attacks.

The occupants of two cars are ''very lucky'' to have escaped without injury after their vehicles dropped into a hole when an Otago Peninsula road collapsed in front of them after dark last night.

A Northeast Valley, Dunedin, man whose kitchen was left hanging in mid-air after a ''canyon'' opened up in his section accepts he is unlikely to be able to return home.

A Dunedin City Council planner remains opposed to a proposed $15 million Mosgiel supermarket, despite several changes to the plans.

The residents of Agnew St are reviving the street's annual keg party and more than 5000 people have indicated they will attend.

Sugary drinks could be off the menu at Forsyth Barr Stadium, with the Dunedin City Council investigating the possibility of banning them at its venues and events.

Dunedin City councillors have thrown their support behind a Mosgiel aquatic facility, despite a staff warning about council missing its debt targets.