Rest-home residents relish ride
A Dunedin rest-home resident was unable to sleep in anticipation of a ride on a three-wheeled motorcycle.
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Morale low after more polytechnic cuts
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Morale low after more polytechnic cuts
The Otago Polytechnic has been called "incredibly short-sighted" after slashing its post-graduate occupational therapy programme.
Five vehicles taken by joyriding teens - police
Five vehicles taken by joyriding teens - police
Four teenagers were arrested last night after playing bumper cars around Dunedin with a collection of allegedly stolen vehicles.
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‘Do more’ tops ‘do less’ in council survey
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‘Do more’ tops ‘do less’ in council survey
There is not yet a strong call from the public for spending cuts at the Dunedin City Council, an online survey indicates.
Dunedin’s new hospital plans now on ministers’ desks
Dunedin’s new hospital plans now on ministers’ desks
Government ministers are remaining tight-lipped over when it will make an announcement about the new Dunedin hospital.
Jailed for road-rage attack, but out soon
Kaitangata man jailed for road-rage attack, but out soon
A Kaitangata man who used an extendable baton and a car jack during a road-rage attack on a truck driver has been jailed for 20 months.
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Sea lion visits for a pregnant pause
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Sea lion visits for a pregnant pause
A Dunedin resident was blocked from doing her washing after an unexpected visitor made herself comfortable in her backyard.
Visionary ‘Dunedin Study’ doco screened
Visionary ‘Dunedin Study’ doco screened
Many of the things we know about our health and the medical marvels we take for granted these days are because of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study.
Syrians ‘free’, ‘proud’ as regime falls
Syrians ‘free’, ‘proud’ as regime falls
Syrians in Dunedin took to the streets on Sunday night to celebrate the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
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Alleged attacks on group opposing new on-licence
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Alleged attacks on group opposing new on-licence
A student alcohol-harm reduction group says its president has fled the city after they were "vilified" for opposing a new venue in Dunedin.
Petition leads to cat mural staying put
Petition leads to cat mural staying put
A North Dunedin mural will be preserved in its entirety after an overwhelming response from the community put a stop to a plan to paint over it.
Brain researcher receiving honorary DSc
Brain researcher receiving honorary DSc
When a self-confessed "young and naive" Richard Faull arrived at the University of Otago for the first time, he was excited about the prospect of studying medicine, exploring human biology, and...
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ORC rates errors a tiny fraction of total take
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ORC rates errors a tiny fraction of total take
Human error, the amount of money involved, and the number of changes to the rating system last year contributed to the Otago Regional Council’s rates error this year, the council says.
Dunedin to host first All Blacks test of 2025
Dunedin to host first All Blacks test of 2025
Dunedin is set to have New Zealand's first taste of test match rugby next year.
Decked out in pyjamas worth it for ‘bit of fun’
Decked out in pyjamas worth it for ‘bit of fun’
PJ's, jam-jams, lounge wear, nighties, the sleepy-time suit - Damian Radburnd says no matter what you call them, they are usually deeply unsettling to wear in public - for everyone.
New venue 'not a student bar'
New venue 'not a student bar'
An entertainment venue to be housed in the former Captain Cook Hotel is "not a student bar", Dunedin's district licensing committee has heard.
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Budget blowout expected for ORC's new HQ
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Budget blowout expected for ORC's new HQ
The budget is expected to blow out on the Otago Regional Council’s new $55 million headquarters and a councillor says ratepayers will foot the bill.
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
A man and three teenagers received a warning from police after allegedly entering an Allanton paddock for late-night sheep chase.
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Two brothers were tasered during a violent altercation with police in Green Island which ended with three officers being taken to hospital.
DCC calls for return of stolen sea lion warning signs
DCC calls for return of stolen sea lion warning signs
Taking sea lion warning signs from around Dunedin’s coastal areas has the potential to harm both sea lions and residents.