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‘Farcical’: Quarter of hospital budget already spent

Work on the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatient building has barely begun. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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‘Farcical’: Quarter of hospital budget already spent

Almost a quarter of the new Dunedin hospital’s budget has been spent before work on the main building even gets off the ground, the Otago Daily Times can now reveal.

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Gilberts lament closure of business

Rising costs have contributed to Gilbert's Fine Food owners Kevin and Esther Gilbert's decision...

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Gilberts lament closure of business

Nine years ago, Kevin and Esther Gilbert paid $85 for a 25kg block of butter for their Dunedin bakery business — last month, that same-size slab cost a whopping $395.

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Disgraced GP Elias forgiven by boss

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Disgraced GP Elias forgiven by boss

A southern doctor, practising again after losing his registration for having sex with a vulnerable patient, has been forgiven by his boss.

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Council’s mounting debt prompts downgrade

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Council’s mounting debt prompts downgrade

Dunedin City Council’s financial rating has been downgraded in a "concerning" move amid worries over mounting debt.

Edgar Centre sale aims to share the preloved

Kids preloved Winter Market organiser Karena Garrett (left) and volunteer and seller Belen...

Edgar Centre consignment sale aims to share the preloved

Good-quality preloved wares will be up for grabs at a consignment sale in Dunedin this weekend.

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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers

A southern elephant seal relaxes on the subantarctic Enderby Island, south of New Zealand. PHOTO:...

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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers

Canaries in coal mines were historically used to give miners an early warning of toxic gases underground.

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Viability of landfill site questioned

The proposed Smooth Hill site looking north towards Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Viability of landfill site questioned

The developers of a new landfill in South Canterbury have questioned the viability of the Dunedin City Council building a $92.4 million facility at Smooth Hill.

Capable NZ facing severe cuts

The future of Otago Polytechnic as a stand-alone entity is yet to be confirmed. PHOTO: PETER...

Capable NZ facing severe cuts

A once-lauded school at the Otago Polytechnic is now in line for major staff cuts.

Aim to run until ‘wheels fall off’

Injured King’s High School student Dan Kelleher, 16, lies on the ground while his peers (from...

Aim to run until ‘wheels fall off’

A Dunedin student aiming to run 100km in 24 hours has a unique method for staying on his feet.

Ultra-marathon runner conquering NZ’s Great Walks

University of Otago third-year student Annise Boothroyd runs through Chingford Park ahead of her...

Ultra-marathon runner conquering NZ’s Great Walks

A Dunedin medical student juggling studies and completing 11 ultra-marathons across New Zealand for charity is excited the finish line is in sight.

Polytech to offload two properties

Otago Polytechnic’s Forth St property, which is being used as an English Language Centre. PHOTOS:...

Polytech to offload two properties

Otago Polytechnic is preparing to sell two of its North Dunedin properties next year.

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Drama on ocean waves as rescue goes awry

The Cook Canyon was bringing the Jay Elaine into the Port of Greymouth under tow on Wednesday...

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Drama on ocean waves as rescue goes awry

Throngs of onlookers watched from the Greymouth tipheads with bated breath on Wednesday as a boat-towing operation went awry just at the wrong moment while crossing the bar.

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Elderly woman bitten in duck dispute

The incident happened at the Dunedin Botanic Garden duck pond. Photo: ODT Files

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Elderly woman bitten in duck dispute

Ruffled feathers at a Dunedin duck pond have led to one woman biting another, leaving her with a $200 bill.

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Victim ‘thought I was about to die’

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Victim ‘thought I was about to die’

A Mosgiel woman drunkenly drove on the wrong side of the motorway, causing a collision with an elderly couple.

Sydney mosque condemns 'Christchurch' threat

'Enough is enough': Sydney mosque condemns Christchurch threat

"Truly disgusting" online comments calling for "Christchurch again" have been condemned as Australia's Islamic community demands greater protection.

Ex-TV presenter ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos

Samantha Bailey has lost her medical registration after spreading Covid-19 misinformation. Photo:...

Ex-TV presenter ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos

A former TVNZ presenter and doctor has been ordered to pay more than $148,000 after posting Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.

Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket

The Pak'nSave supermarket in Manukau. Photo: Google Maps

Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket

Three people have been arrested after complaints of extortion attempts by security guards at a South Auckland supermarket.

Angry cyclone victims plead for climate change action

Protesters gathered in Brisbane to plead with the government to act on climate change, which they said was responsible for the first cyclone to hit southeast Queensland in more than 50 years.

Dunedin GP in sex case practising again

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal cancelled Salil Elias' registration. Photo: ODT Files

Dunedin GP back working after admitting sex with vulnerable patient

A doctor who had sex with a vulnerable and drug-dependent patient in his examination room is back working in medicine less than two years after he was banned from practising.

Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police

Four young people were taken into custody early on March 16. Photo: RNZ

Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police

A police investigation is under way into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.

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