Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen
Lachie Jones’ father feels his six-year campaign against police findings was "justified" after a coroner has directed further investigation into his son’s death.
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Watch: Walkers go slip, sliding away on icy Dunedin streets
Watch: Walkers go slip, sliding away on icy Dunedin streets
The butt-slide and the pole-grab were among the methods hastily employed as Dunedin walkers went skittering down steep ice-covered footpaths this morning.
'Just too icy': Dunedin drivers slide into strife
'Just too icy': Dunedin drivers slide into strife
Police are advising caution after receiving "multiple reports" involving icy roads in Dunedin this morning.
Play’s themes ‘still relevant’
Play’s themes ‘still relevant’
]A Dunedin secondary school is bringing back a play one of its physics teachers wrote 19 years ago because its themes are still relevant today.
Otago Girls’ brought together by library day
Otago Girls’ brought together by library day
Shrek, Barbie and and The Cat in the Hat were some of the popular stories from which a Dunedin secondary school drew inspiration for its annual library day yesterday.
Matariki theme for gathering
Matariki theme for gathering
Five schools from across East Otago yesterday gathered for a day full of food and activities in the spirit of Matariki.
‘Whale of a project’ rewarded
‘Whale of a project’ rewarded
A Southland signwriting firm has clinched a top award after having constructed a 8.5m humpback whale which was then destroyed in a matter of seconds by a hungry shark.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
Chilling out with a plunge
Chilling out with a plunge
About 300 people braved a frosty morning to take part in the 96th annual polar plunge at St Clair Beach yesterday.
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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin
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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin
A wrap-up of premier league club rugby games played in Dunedin over the weekend.
Kaikorai edge Southern while Taieri demolish AU
Kaikorai edge Southern while Taieri demolish AU
Kaikorai produced an impressive second half to edge Southern 33-22 at the University Oval today.
AU dominate in women's club final
Al-Union dominate in women's division 1 final
Alhambra-Union have been crowned the Dunedin women’s division 1 champions.
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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title
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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title
You could say that one was for a lot of people.
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.
Festival volunteers running out of steam
Festival volunteers running out of steam
Goggle-festooned top hats, leather corsets and ray guns may have had their last hurrah in the steampunk capital of New Zealand.
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
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Red passes the stick to next generation
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Red passes the stick to next generation
A Search and Rescue dog with almost a decade of in-the-field experience has ended his career with one final win.
Lachie probe 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered
Lachie Jones death: Investigation 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered
A coroner has slammed the investigation into a Gore toddler’s death as “a shambles” and ordered a new police inquiry.
School becomes shearing shed
School becomes shearing shed
Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op
North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op
The armed raid of a North Dunedin property yesterday was part of a region-wide operation that netted cash, drugs and ammunition.