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‘Scumbag’: criminal lets loose flurry of abuse at judge

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‘Scumbag’: criminal lets loose flurry of abuse at judge

A prolific criminal, who has spent half his adult life in prison, called a judge a "scumbag mother......" after his partner was ejected from court.

Driver did ‘everything wrong’

Driver did ‘everything wrong’

A Dunedin man who flipped his vehicle in Mornington on Wednesday night did nothing right, police say.

Man claims he was ‘groomed’ into crime

Peter Sinclair was sentenced to nine months’ home detention and 150 hours’ community work. PHOTO:...

Man claims he was ‘groomed’ into crime

A Dunedin man who took photos of a half-naked stranger and downloaded child exploitation material says he was "groomed" into illegal behaviour.

Keeping clean

Keeping clean

Niki Hazelton, of the University of Otago, makes the most of her social impact leave yesterday by collecting rubbish on Portsmouth Dr near the Harbour Mouth Molars.

Fined $52,000 for illegal tyre storage

Fined $52,000 for illegal tyre storage

The owner of a Milton company has been fined $52,000 for illegally storing about 55,000 used tyres, which he claimed he would convert into biofuel.

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Inhaled vaccine response focus of study

University of Otago fourth year medical student Leah Green (left) and women’s and children’s...

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Inhaled vaccine response focus of study

The end of painful measles vaccine injections for children is on the horizon after researchers found a way for people to inhale the vaccine.

Hospital retrofit not recommended

Leaks within the current Dunedin hospital. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Hospital retrofit not recommended

Public servants have advised ministers a long-promised new inpatient building for Dunedin hospital should get built rather than refurbishing the old one, the Otago Daily Times has learned.

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Bid made for new railway operating model

A large South Island tourism company is proposing to back Dunedin Railways. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Bid made for new railway operating model

A large tourism company is looking at Dunedin Railways’ operations as part of a major expansion bid.

Baby toy recalled due to choking hazard

Baby toy recalled due to choking hazard

A soft ball for babies and young children has been recalled on the basis it poses a choking risk.

Drone finds no possums

A drone operator flies a drone on a recent survey flight looking for possums on Otago Peninsula...

Drone finds no possums

A thermal drone has swept Sandymount Reserve and come up empty as the war on possums on Otago Peninsula reaches its final, high-tech stages.

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Man hit, told to go back to the Philippines

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Man hit, told to go back to the Philippines

A dairy worker who coward-punched a Japanese man and told him to "go back to the Philippines" says he is not a racist.

Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers clues to Milky Way

An illustration depicting a reconstruction of what the Firefly Sparkle galaxy looked like about...

Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers clues to Milky Way

A NASA telescope has spotted a young galaxy dating to the early universe - called Firefly Sparkle - giving astronomers a peek at what our Milky Way may have looked like in its infancy.

Pet bonds, no-cause evictions pass final hurdle

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

Pet bonds, no-cause evictions pass final hurdle

Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading.

Disabled man facing fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel

Shane Emeny hoped new home would be ready soon, but he still did not have a moving date. Photo: RNZ

Disabled man facing fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel

A man living with disabilities is facing his fourth summer stuck in a hot motel room while he waits for a state house to be modified.

Tertiary leaders to receive honorary degrees

Tertiary leaders to receive honorary degrees

Two recent leaders of the University of Otago will receive honorary degrees at this weekend’s graduation ceremonies.

Piece of Otago mining history found in Australia

A historic, beautifully engraved crocodile skin and silver hip flask, belonging to Dunedin...

Piece of Otago mining history found in Australia

A piece of Otago’s gold mining history has just been uncovered in Australia, and now its new owner is looking for information about the man it belonged to.

Study revises likelihood of earthquakes

Lead author and University of Otago geology researcher Dr Jack Williams

Study revises likelihood of earthquakes

New constraints for estimating earthquake hazards around the rapidly developing Queenstown-Wānaka region have been provided, after new research has revealed the likelihood of a future earthquake...