Trespass order enforced
Trespass order enforced
Two police officers arrest a person at the entrance of Sammy’s after they were trespassed and refused to leave.
Dunedin
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Not having a driver’s licence has been a key for Alva Cadogan making it to 100.
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says he voted in favour of hiking fees 6% with a "heavy heart", but the increase could stave off further job cuts.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
A St Clair woman is "embarrassed" by the overgrown grass verges around her home, but the council says aesthetics and beauty are not its priority.
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
A Dunedin survivor of historical physical and sexual abuse says he was brought to tears by the government’s apology and remains unsatisfied.
Church pleased construction has started
Church pleased construction has started
Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been left "dumbfounded" by the Sport Integrity Commission’s decision to publicly out him as a drug cheat.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
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Rising seas will affect city schools
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Rising seas will affect city schools
Three Dunedin schools have been red flagged as being in danger of flooding as sea levels rise due to climate change.
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
An Otago researcher hopes a recently awarded fellowship will help develop a crucial first step in the fight against "superbugs".
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Update for councillors on CEO expected
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Update for councillors on CEO expected
Dunedin city councillors appear set to get an update today relating to an investigation into the conduct of council chief executive Sandy Graham.
Refilling reservoir almost complete
Refilling reservoir almost complete
Refilling the Ross Creek Reservoir in Dunedin could be completed this week, following a long-running repairs and maintenance project.
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Concise questioning trial floated
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Concise questioning trial floated
Waffly queries and having one person ask a series of questions on the trot may soon fall foul of Dunedin City Council expectations.
Octagon packed for hīkoi
Octagon packed for hīkoi
More than 1000 people packed the Octagon today in support of a hīkoi bound for Wellington.
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Changes to semesters studied
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Changes to semesters studied
Plans to decrease the length of a semester from 13 weeks to 12 weeks are on the table at the University of Otago.
Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch
Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch
Outdoor apparel giant Swanndri says an experiment burying a 50-year-old bush shirt into the ground shows the ability of strong wool to return to nature at the end of its life.
Walking through the arch of memories
Walking through the arch of memories
A historic memorial got a new lease of life in Caversham yesterday as old and young joined together to mark Armistice Day.
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
Tens of thousands of residents will not be able to access Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Care for after-hours care from next week.
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IVY’s success climbing
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IVY’s success climbing
A Dunedin alternative rock band is "completely shocked" to have been named "people’s choice" at a national music award ceremony.