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South D benefits could offset costs
The cost of responding to the impact of climate change on South Dunedin may be billions of dollars over 75 years, but the benefits could also be worth billions.
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$5.5m ticket sold at city supermarket
$5.5m ticket sold at city supermarket
A trip to a Dunedin supermarket was very lucky for one Lotto player, who has snared a $5.5 million win.
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Fine, disqualification after failure to stop caused injury
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Fine, disqualification after failure to stop caused injury
A driver in school traffic hit a woman on her motorised wheelchair, leaving her with a broken toe, a court has heard.
Lighting up the harbour
Lighting up the harbour
The Celebrity Edge pulls into Otago Harbour yesterday morning after visiting Fiordland.
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South D report highlights threats
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South D report highlights threats
South Dunedin already has high exposure to a range of natural hazards and mitigation will have to be stepped up to enable the community to adapt, a report has found.
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Plenty of support for mental health at Laps for Life event
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Plenty of support for mental health at Laps for Life event
A mental health advocate says she could not be more proud after seeing the caring Dunedin community turn out for a charity walk in support of suicide prevention.
Wallaby burned in spate of St Patrick's Day fires
Wallaby burned in spate of St Patrick's Day fires
St Patrick's Day in Dunedin got off to a fiery start with four couch fires — one featuring a barbecued wallaby — burning bright before sunrise.
Warm start across South
Warm start across South
It has been a hot start to the day across southern regions, while wind warnings are in place for inland Otago and parts of Canterbury.
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New drain significant milestone
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New drain significant milestone
Careful navigation of Bath St’s subterranean "spaghetti junction" was required to carry out some of the most complex underground work in Dunedin’s history, the project manager says.
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Drunk teen crashed ute into property
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Drunk teen crashed ute into property
A drunk Milton teenager crashed into an elderly couple’s property, destroying their front door and fence, a court has heard.
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
Today's hot start is not going to last.
A cracking day to lob a few beanbags
A cracking day to lob a few beanbags
Third-year bachelor of science students and flatmates Dani Wilson and Zoe Flowerday compete at a game of cornhole during the OUSA Whanau Day at the Union Lawn on Saturday.
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New ‘Future Dunedin’ DCC ticket declared
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New ‘Future Dunedin’ DCC ticket declared
Dunedin mayoral candidate Andrew Simms has revealed a seven-member "Future Dunedin" team in his bid to shake-up city politics.
Taking children shopping a positive: study
Taking children shopping a positive: study
Few things are more embarrassing for a parent than watching one of their little darlings throwing a full-on tantrum in the middle of the confectionery aisle at a busy supermarket.
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Anticipation builds for iD Fashion Week
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Anticipation builds for iD Fashion Week
The countdown to the return of New Zealand’s premier fashion shows has started, and models could be seen strutting down the railway runway yesterday for some last-minute preparation.
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$18.4m to maintain G. Is landfill
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$18.4m to maintain G. Is landfill
More than $18 million has been set aside to keep the Green Island landfill running smoothly before and after the city’s next tip starts to accept waste, the council says.
Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence
Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence
Climate protesters have opposed the presence of a 4000-people cruise ship in Otago Harbour with a slow and silent march.
Injuries spur call for more needle exchange funding
Injuries spur call for more needle exchange funding
An increasing number of drug users getting life-threatening injuries from needles in the South Island has prompted University of Otago researchers to call for more funding to support needle exchanges.
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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours
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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours
Vibrant colours, water guns and Bollywood music made for a fun celebration of one of the biggest Indian festivals in Dunedin.
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
The case for change in South Dunedin has been made and the ground has been prepared for thrashing out the best long-term response to increased risk from flooding, several councillors agree.