Cargo ship captain arrested after North Sea tanker crash
Police have arrested the captain of a cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, after the vessel crashed into a tanker carrying jet fuel off the coast of England.
Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
'Inhuman, illegal': Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
Three cats shot with slug gun pellets are now being cared for by a Rangiora-based cat rescue.
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Caterpillar invasion ‘worse than raising kids’
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Caterpillar invasion ‘worse than raising kids’
A Mosgiel man has been left mystified and mesmerised after his home was recently inundated by a swarm of caterpillars.
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No quick fix for Air NZ capacity: report
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No quick fix for Air NZ capacity: report
Any "meaningful improvements" in problems getting flights to and from Dunedin with Air New Zealand are not expected to be made before the end of next year.
Alcohol claims rejected
Alcohol claims rejected
Health New Zealand has rubbished claims that beer, wine and spirits consumption is at an "all-time low", and Kiwis are more focused on their health and wellness.
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Partner kicked with steel-caps in 'prolonged beating'
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Partner kicked with steel-caps in 'prolonged beating'
A judge is surprised a Dunedin woman is staying with her fiance after he kicked her while wearing steel-capped boots.
Rescue rope readied
Rescue rope readied
A member of the public gives the thumbs-up after tying a rope to the back of a ute so it could be hauled out of Otago Harbour, near Vauxhall, yesterday.
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‘God alone’ will decide fate of murderer
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‘God alone’ will decide fate of murderer
A Dunedin murderer who has refused treatment in prison for nearly 18 years says God alone will dictate his path forward.
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
Nearly 20 years after drowning his baby in a bath, a Kaitangata man continues to claim it was a tragic accident.
OUSA seeking input on boycott, sanctions policy
OUSA seeking input on boycott, sanctions policy
The University of Otago’s student body is taking its position on businesses with ties to Israel out to the wider student public for feedback.
Trial closing arguments
Trial closing arguments
The jury in the bus-hub murder trial will hear closing arguments by lawyers for the Crown and defence today.
Councillors approve DCC Scholarship by one vote
Councillors approve DCC Scholarship by one vote
A casting vote was required to approve a $15,000 tertiary scholarship after warnings from some Dunedin city councillors it fell outside of the council’s "core function".
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‘Revenue gathering’ alleged after ticket
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‘Revenue gathering’ alleged after ticket
A Dunedin couple mistakenly ticketed for parking outside the lines have accused a supermarket parking enforcement agency of "revenue gathering".
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Protected tree getting chop to preserve historic home
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Protected tree getting chop to preserve historic home
A protected pōhutukawa is getting the axe to preserve a historic Dunedin home.
Flight delayed following bird-strike
Flight delayed following bird-strike
A bird-strike delayed an Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Christchurch for more than an hour yesterday afternoon.
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‘No easy solutions’ to make St Patrick’s Day safer: proctor
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‘No easy solutions’ to make St Patrick’s Day safer: proctor
Ending the unruly and dangerous behaviour displayed by students on St Patrick’s Day has "no easy solutions", the University of Otago proctor says.
Not-guilty plea entered
Not-guilty plea entered
A prominent Dunedin man has pleaded not guilty to six sexual assault charges.
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
Aurora Energy appears set to provide dividends for the Dunedin City Council from 2027, ending a decade-long drought.
New life beckons for cat mural as artist gets to work
New life beckons for cat mural as artist gets to work
Work has begun on a North Dunedin mural once marred by controversy.
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Plan aims to make uni more equitable
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Plan aims to make uni more equitable
The University of Otago is aiming to be "the university of choice" for Māori and Pacific Island students, the vice-chancellor says.