Dunedin

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Jeepers, creepers - who can colour those peepers?

Getting an eyeball tattoo, like the ones seen here, will be regulated under a Dunedin City...

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Jeepers, creepers - who can colour those peepers?

Eyeball tattoos may be off the cards for the more squeamish Dunedin city councillors, but they agree the emerging trend’s health risks need to be managed.

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Insurance flood cover not a given in South Dunedin

Cleaning up in South Dunedin after last year's flooding. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Insurance flood cover not a given in South Dunedin

Insurance companies have warned if nothing is done to improve South Dunedin’s increasing flood risk some property owners could find coverage becomes unavailable.

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Aurora to assess its resilience

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Aurora to assess its resilience

Aurora Energy says it will soon begin its own analysis to see how climate change could affect its network.

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Event aims to pre-empt flatting issues

At the OUSA Flat Fest 2025 on Union Lawn yesterday are (from left) fourth-year students Advit...

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Event aims to pre-empt flatting issues

Tertiary students jumping into the world of flatting for the first time gathered at the University of Otago to get tips on how to do it successfully.

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Man hit by car in attack from behind

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Man hit by car in attack from behind

A Dunedin man hit another man with a car in a "surprise attack", breaking his sternum and leaving him bedridden, a court has heard.

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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue

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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue

A senior Dunedin councillor has taken city council staff to task for the way he claims they "misdirected" government money, but he was pulled up for the tone and wording of his speech.

Climate change response could cost billions

South Dunedin was swamped during a major flood in 2015. Photo: ODT Files

City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report

Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Police direct traffic at the Fairfield on-ramp following a crash this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Dunedin police say drivers need to keep a safe following distance after a three-vehicle crash snarled the motorway at Fairfield this morning.

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City's economic report 'depressing'

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'Anything good in this?': City's economic report 'depressing'

Details of Dunedin’s sluggish economic pulse make for "depressing reading", city councillors say.

Push for Dunedin to piggyback on Netflix show

The release of a highly anticipated Netflix show could inspire people to find their own slice of Eden in Otago, Dunedin councillors were told.

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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home

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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home

A Dunedin man was found hiding in the ceiling at his home after racking up his 20th disqualified driving charge, a court has heard.

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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson delivers his delayed speech at the School of...

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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts

The long-delayed and awaited lecture by Grant Robertson to the University of Otago School of Arts has finally gone ahead, with no protesters in sight.

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

Flowers where Enere Taana-McLaren (inset) was fatally stabbed at the Dunedin Bus Hub in Great...

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

A jury has not yet reached a verdict in the bus-hub stabbing case and will continue its deliberations tomorrow.

Just spinning a yarn

Just spinning a yarn

Dunedin Spinners and Weavers Guild member Barbara Quin spins yarn at the guild’s monthly meeting at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.

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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears

Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL) chairman Tim Loan. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears

New regulations on Dunedin Airport are "another fairly rough deal" from the government — and the city council may need to step in and help, councillors have heard.

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