Demolition almost completed
Demolition almost completed
A 19th century Dunedin commercial building is now nothing more than rubble and a facade.
Officials raise refurbishment concerns
Officials raise refurbishment concerns
Senior officials at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora are raising doubts about the option of refurbishing Dunedin Hospital, sources say.
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
A group of disabled Dunedin performers are determined the show must go on despite the abrupt closure of their charity.
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Pūrākaunui residents are "gutted" after a section of ecologically valuable salt marshes was torn up by dirtbikes recently.
Armed police called to Brockville
Armed police called to Brockville
Police including the AOS flooded a street in the Dunedin suburb of Brockville this morning, looking for a person of interest.
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Research into metabolic diseases under way
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Research into metabolic diseases under way
A search for genetics that can treat and prevent gout and other metabolic diseases in Maori and Pacific people is under way, after an Otago researcher received a $1.2million grant from the Health...
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Chance of odour nuisance at redeveloped site ‘low’
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Chance of odour nuisance at redeveloped site ‘low’
Nuisance odour will not be an issue at a revamped resource recovery park at Green Island, a council consultant says.
Doorn of a new era for stadium
Doorn of a new era for stadium
A lot of satisfied customers will experience events at Dunedin’s covered stadium before the competition from Christchurch gets going if Paul Doorn gets his way.
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Despair over literacy skills
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Despair over literacy skills
A worrying decline in reading and writing skills at the University of Otago has been largely attributed to the overuse of technology in schools and could take "generations" to repair.
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
A new blood test for improved diagnosis and management of prostate cancer may only be a few years away, after an emerging Otago researcher received a major funding boost.
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
A Dunedin school has been left devastated after thieves stole gardening tools used by pupils and the community to maintain its grounds.
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
A Dunedin mother who says she intervened to stop a man filming her children getting changed at Moana Pool was left horrified as the event turned into a "citizen’s arrest".
More support for paramedics urged
More support for paramedics urged
Researchers are calling on organisations that employ first responders to provide more support for paramedics who attend suicide callouts.
Teen three times over limit: police
Teen three times over limit: police
A teenager police say was more than three times over the limit, stopped south of Dunedin, told officers he was driving to the North Island.
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
Ageing roads will need attention and significant investment is required in Three Waters assets, Dunedin councillors have been advised, as they consider the decades ahead.
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.
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.
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