Man 'attacked, run down by vehicle'
'Attacked, run down by vehicle': Man dies in incident
Police are still at the scene of an incident in which a man died after he was allegedly attacked then run down by a group in a vehicle last night.
Wyatt Ryder
Net approval for council over new courts
Net approval for council over new courts
The first stage of a $6.5 million playground improvement project in Dunedin is paying off as new equipment proves to be a slam dunk with children.
Victim identified in Mornington 'incident'
Victim identified in Mornington 'incident'
The Otago Daily Times has identified the victim of last night's "incident" in Mornington, described by a witness as "no normal accident".
Southern lights from a flying observatory
Southern lights from a flying observatory
A Dunedin science project hitching a ride aboard a Nasa aircraft has produced some of the first high resolution images of the southern lights taken from the sky.
'Very humbled' by support after diagnosis
'Very humbled' by support after terminal cancer diagnosis
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, the owner of a popular coffee shop wants to ensure his business is left in good hands.
‘Very humbled’ by support after diagnosis
‘Very humbled’ by support after diagnosis
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, the owner of a popular Dunedin coffee spot wants to ensure his business is left in good hands.
Fare reduction ‘fantastic’
Fare reduction ‘fantastic’
Presbyterian Support Otago chief executive Jo Rowe says an extended reduction to bus fares is "absolutely fantastic".
Ukraine concert emotional for ex-pat
Ukraine concert emotional for ex-pat
A heartfelt and inspiring show at the Dunedin Town Hall in support of Ukraine has raised $13,000.
Chemical emergency a bit of a damp squib
Chemical emergency a bit of a damp squib
Firefighters geared up to handle dangerous chemicals after a skip full of sterilisation equipment burst into flames inside a Dunedin building yesterday.
More diverse force the goal
More diverse force the goal
A more diverse police force will result in better outcomes for everyone.
‘Miracle’ escape from stream-crossing tragedy
‘Miracle’ escape from stream-crossing tragedy
A "miracle" escapee of a four-wheel-drive tragedy, desperate for help, waded through swollen creeks and turned up on someone's doorstep shaken and soaked.
Southerners sticking by delicacy as food costs soar
Southerners sticking by delicacy as food costs soar
Cheese prices are soaring and bread seems to be more expensive every day.
‘Miracle’ escape from stream-crossing tragedy
‘Miracle’ escape from stream-crossing tragedy
A "miracle" escapee of a four-wheel-drive tragedy, desperate for help, waded through swollen creeks and turned up on a North Taieri doorstep shaken and soaked.
Survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
Silver Stream death: Survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A soaked and shaken survivor of the fatal 4WD accident at Silver Stream trekked through two swollen creeks in the dark to find help.
Survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
Silver Stream death: Survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A soaked and shaken survivor of the fatal 4WD accident at Silver Stream trekked through two swollen creeks in the dark to find help.
Mask up for us: Grey Power
Mask up for us: Grey Power
An Otago Grey Power leader infuriated at the lack of mask wearing at the rugby test in Dunedin on Saturday is calling on people to do their bit to protect the most vulnerable.
Swigging in bar from bottle in bag led to chain of offences
Swigging in bar from bottle in bag led to chain of offences
A sneaky swig from a bottle out of a bag at a Dunedin bar led to two arrests and a police officer being assaulted.
Checkpoints reveal widespread drink-driving
Checkpoints reveal widespread drink-driving
A slew of drink drivers were caught on the roads before and after the All Blacks v Ireland test match in Dunedin, despite it being "no secret" that checkpoints would be in place.
Drink-drivers nabbed around city over test weekend
Drink-drivers nabbed around city over test weekend
A slew of drink drivers were caught on the roads before and after the All Blacks/Ireland test in Dunedin at the weekend.
Molotov cocktail thrown after argument
Molotov cocktail thrown after argument
A molotov cocktail was thrown at a Dunedin home yesterday afternoon after an argument.