Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Dunedin's sea lion population is on the move once again — now with pups in tow.
Juniors take to the beach to compete
Juniors take to the beach to compete
More than 200 future lifesavers tested their mettle under "awesome" conditions at Warrington Beach at the weekend.
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
Fairfield residents’ financial situations should not determine whether they have the skills to save a life, a first-aid trainer says.
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
An Otago publisher says it is an honour to have a novel longlisted in New Zealand’s top book awards for the first time.
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Free bin size swaps available until April
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Free bin size swaps available until April
Dunedin households with unsuitable wheelie bins can get sizes switched without charge for a limited time.
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
It can be hard to appreciate the details of an MV Agusta F3 motorcycle when it’s speeding down a straight at 250kmh.
Droves usher in Year of Snake with a bang
Droves usher in Year of Snake with a bang
The Year of the Snake began in Dunedin with a hiss and a roar.
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Dunedin's pathologists feel they have been "once again ... left in the lurch" after the government’s announcement about the new hospital failed to provide answers for the department, a leading...
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Plans for housing cut back
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Plans for housing cut back
A "surrender" by the Dunedin City Council on expanding its community housing portfolio has disappointed a former mayor, who says it will still need to be engaged in solutions.
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
The South’s run of golden weather is set to continue until at least Waitangi Day, the MetService says.
Sliding in to New Year
Sliding in to New Year
Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden attracted large crowds on Saturday night to usher in the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake.
Garden manager retiring
Garden manager retiring
It is the end of an era at Dunedin Botanic Garden, as manager Alan Matchett retires from his role after a 43-year career.
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Achieving zero carbon ‘unlikely’
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Achieving zero carbon ‘unlikely’
Dunedin is unlikely to achieve 2030 zero-carbon aspirations, the city council has conceded.
Radich lauds ‘big win’ as mayors await more details
Radich lauds ‘big win’ as mayors await more details
Dunedin marched and the government listened in what was a "big win" for the region, the city’s Mayor, Jules Radich, says.
Murder mystery provides hands-on experience
Murder mystery provides hands-on experience
There’s been a murder!
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Rapist is still violent, Parole Board hears
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Rapist is still violent, Parole Board hears
After nearly a decade behind bars, a Dunedin rapist remains "essentially untreated", the Parole Board has heard.
Exhibitions ‘invigorated the city’
Exhibitions ‘invigorated the city’
An upcoming talk at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum will delve into Dunedin’s desire to showcase the settler city to the world.
Great minds think of bikes
Great minds think of bikes
Two strangers who unknowingly shared one great idea have teamed up to create an event showcasing the South’s finest motorcycles.
Relieved tertiary institutions welcome news
Relieved tertiary institutions welcome news
Dunedin's tertiary institutions are relieved the government has decided to push on with the new hospital.
The satellite town with aeroplane streets
The satellite town with aeroplane streets
Waldronville, 13km to the southwest of Dunedin, was developed by Bill Waldron in the early 1950s.