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Trees possibly compromised: botanist
Trees knocked over by the ferocious wind last week may have been compromised by shallow root systems or being top-heavy, a botanist says.
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Otago and Southland residents are being reminded to stay "well clear" of trees and damaged buildings — particularly over the next few days as the regions are set to be hit with more strong winds.
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
Dunedin people have celebrated one of New Zealand’s founding documents as a "living" covenant, 190 years after it was signed.
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Former head of hospital build resigns
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Former head of hospital build resigns
The person formerly in charge of the new Dunedin hospital project has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
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Uni apologises after ‘obvious errors’ upend law exam
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Uni apologises after ‘obvious errors’ upend law exam
University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam the first question contained errors.
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Calvert: ‘I have aspirations to be the chair’
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Calvert: ‘I have aspirations to be the chair’
Former Act New Zealand MP, city councillor and regional councillor Hilary Calvert wants to chair the Otago Regional Council.
DCC handing out stickers to signify safe spaces
DCC handing out stickers to signify safe spaces
The Dunedin City Council is using stickers to identify safe spaces in the central city.
District plan changes include acoustic insulation
District plan changes include acoustic insulation
Updated acoustic requirements for new central Dunedin apartments have been approved by the city council.
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Graffiti charges withdrawn
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Graffiti charges withdrawn
A judge has blasted police and slapped them with a $4000 bill after they dropped 30 charges against two alleged taggers.
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Poacher filmed laughing as he stabbed stag
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Poacher filmed laughing as he stabbed stag
A Milton poacher who was filmed laughing as he stabbed a stag to death says he "just likes hunting".
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Efforts to recalibrate law to recognise Māori interests have won a University of Otago academic a Royal Society Te Apārangi award.
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Retiring principal’s school became his ‘community’
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Retiring principal’s school became his ‘community’
The outgoing principal of Dunedin’s Balmacewen Intermediate says curriculum is important — but a school’s culture matters even more.
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Attempts to conserve the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin may have just reached a turning point, after landmark genomic research found the species is actually made up of three distinct subspecies.
Something in the water
Something in the water
Otago surf lifesaving search and rescue member Brent Matehaere wraps emergency tape around a submerged vehicle in Otago Harbour, near the Andersons Bay Sea Scouts boat shed on Saturday.
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School buries time capsule during new hall construction
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School buries time capsule during new hall construction
A Dunedin school is hoping to capture a moment in its history in a time capsule so future generations can look back on it.
ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner impacted as ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner Jonathan Simcock is among those impacted by recent ACC payment stoppages.
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
The Otago Peninsula has always featured in the life of Eri Lovegrove and now she will have the drawings to prove it.
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.
Museum celebrates locomotive turning 153
Museum celebrates locomotive turning 153
Josephine was the belle of the ball at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday, when a large crowd turned out to celebrate her 153rd birthday.
Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Klex Peroy, 6, of Dunedin, plays on an inflatable during The Extravaganza Fair, held at Bayfield Park on Saturday.