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Alcohol concerns at charity show
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Alcohol concerns at charity show
Police say it would be "inappropriate and harmful" to allow alcohol to be sold at a Dunedin charity event raising money for suicide awareness.
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'Not friendly': Council's heritage process panned
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'Not friendly': Council's heritage process panned
A "shotgun" approach to heritage is forcing Dunedin homeowners to have their properties listed against their will, a concerned resident says.
Plea to fix turning lane after sign hit again
Plea to fix turning lane after sign hit again
"We've told them again and again and again. Fix it, please just fix it."
Setbacks came later for mosque shooting survivor
Setbacks came later for mosque shooting survivor
Mosque attack survivor Mustafa Boztas says he remembers the first two years after the attack went "very quickly".
$146k sought in backdated funding for hospital campaign
$146k sought in backdated funding for hospital campaign
Council staff have added a last-minute item to today’s DCC meeting agenda, asking councillors to approve $146,099 for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign.
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ORC offer of role in water review on table
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ORC offer of role in water review on table
An offer for the Otago Regional Council to play a role in the review of the national direction for freshwater management remains on the table, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says.
Tunnel Beach walking track reopening date unclear: Doc
Tunnel Beach walking track reopening date unclear: Doc
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is seeking specialist engineering advice at Tunnel Beach where slips are keeping the popular walking track and beach closed.
‘Gastro’ outbreak fails to stop wedding
‘Gastro’ outbreak fails to stop wedding
Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be a sign that your marriage will last.
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Vandals do doughnuts at Elephant Rocks
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Vandals in truck do doughnuts in Elephant Rocks carpark
The Elephant Rocks area, in the Waitaki Geopark near Duntroon, has again been struck by vandals, this time in the carpark.
'Decades to recover' from wetland fire
'Decades to recover' from wetland fire
A fire that burnt through1000ha of Waikato's Whangamarino Wetland is now fully under control, but Doc says it will likely take decades for the habitat to recover.
End in sight for road closure
End in sight for road closure
Following months of major infrastructure work, lower Stuart St in Dunedin is expected to reopen on Friday.
Award ‘an honour’ for Dunedin teacher
Award ‘an honour’ for Dunedin teacher
A Dunedin teacher who hails from a family of educators says it means a "hell of a lot" to win a prestigious teaching award.
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Senate to mull request to exclude organisations
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Senate to mull request to exclude organisations
A proposal asking the University of Otago not to do business with any organisations trading with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories comes before the senate body today.
Ariki Rigby case: Name suppression lifted for accused
Ariki Rigby case: Name suppression lifted for accused
Two men, one accused of murdering an 18-year-old woman found in a burned-out car in Hawke's Bay in 2022, can now be named.
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Choppy waters no problem for veteran lifeguard
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Choppy waters no problem for veteran lifeguard
Not even the bitter wind-chill factor and heavy rain could drag Graeme Newton away from competing in the St Clair Beach to White Island race at the weekend.
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Club ties music community together
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Club ties music community together
From "young punks" to ageing rockers, an often overlooked Dunedin venue has been a haven for the city’s musicians for 50 years.
Dunedin Musicians Club celebrates 50 years
Dunedin Musicians Club celebrates 50 years
The Dunedin Musicians Club marked a major milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 50th anniversary with three days of sold-out events.
Northland lifeline to finally reopen
Northland lifeline to finally reopen
Far North residents are in for the best Christmas present they could have hoped for with SH1 through the Mangamuka Gorge due to reopen in December.
Body found in water identified
Body found in water identified
Police have released the name of the man whose body was found in water in a Lower Hutt suburb.
Stormy seas challenge competitors in White Island Race
Stormy seas challenge competitors in White Island Race
Making a splashy dash for land in freezing waters was how some intrepid Dunedin athletes spent their Labour Weekend.