Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
The Otago Regional Council is advising people and their pets to stay away from the Upper Tomahawk Lagoon due to toxic algae presence.
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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day
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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day
A homeless woman taken off the streets by her elderly mother bashed her on the head with a wine bottle on Mother’s Day.
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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
A ute with contractors inside was smashed by a metal hook swinging from a helicopter in a Dunedin workplace accident which could have been "catastrophic".
Robbery altered murder accused, court hears
Robbery altered murder accused, court hears
The mother of a Dunedin murder accused told the court her son changed nine months before the fatal stabbing after he was robbed and beaten in a park.
Charged with drink-driving
Charged with drink-driving
An allegedly drunk man was arrested and charged for sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked car when he was spotted by chance by officers in the area.
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
If you decide to take a break while doing some DIY work around home, be careful where you take a seat.
The Cove crash injures four
The Cove crash injures four
Four people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd yesterday.
Health NZ overhaul greeted positively
Health NZ overhaul greeted positively
A revamp at Health New Zealand could help prevent debacles such as the problem-plagued new Dunedin hospital project from happening again, a leading health advocate says.
Plan to aid disabled students
Plan to aid disabled students
A wide-ranging plan aims to increase the achievement of students with disabilities at the University of Otago.
Athlete brings inspiration to table
Athlete brings inspiration to table
A three-time gold medallist inspired women from around Dunedin with her lived experience over breakfast.
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Hope for new teacher programme
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Hope for new teacher programme
A new programme which would allow southern teachers to be taught on the job could help solve a "deeply concerning" teacher shortage in the South.
Initiative aims to get pupils on the move
Initiative aims to get pupils on the move
About 6000 Dunedin primary pupils are walking, wheeling or bussing to work this month as part of an effort aimed at getting children moving.
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
The Dunedin City Council chief executive’s conduct is being questioned by an election candidate who feels insulted and undermined by her.
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
Dunedin police are searching for a driver who apparently fled the scene after slamming their vehicle into a power pole early this morning.
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd.
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
Dunedin's Steve Prescott has fallen short in his attempt to be the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.
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Warning not to get inked while drunk
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Warning not to get inked while drunk
While getting a tattoo while drunk may about to become legal, a Dunedin woman with a history of getting inked while under the influence is warning against it.
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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving
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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is calling on more of the public to make suggestions as to how the council could save money.
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub had previously been involved in two violent altercations there in the months before his death, a court has heard.