Passenger crashes car while driver breath-tested
A drunk driver was getting breath-tested when his passenger crashed his car in Dunedin.
Speeding rider's motorbike impounded
Speeding rider's motorbike impounded
A motorcyclist clocked going 62km above the legal limit in Dunedin told police he wasn't aware how fast he had been going.
Musk audit 'to find billions in fraud and abuse': Trump
Musk audit 'to find billions in fraud and abuse': Trump
US President Donald Trump says he expects Elon Musk to find hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud and abuse at the Pentagon during an audit that the...
Frustrated developer to lay complaint
Frustrated property developer to lay complaint
A property developer is laying a complaint with Christchurch City Council after a rejected consent delayed his housing build by six months.
ECan seeks exemption to bikes on buses ban
ECan seeks exemption to bikes on buses ban
Environment Canterbury has requested an exemption to NZTA's controversial bike racks on buses ban.
New maths curriculum in primary schools
New maths curriculum in primary schools
Primary schools are starting the year with a new maths curriculum and it's a lot harder than the old one.
One dead after Lewis Pass crash
One dead after Lewis Pass crash
One person has died following a crash on the Lewis Pass (State Highway 7) late last night.
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De-sex the ex for Valentine’s Day
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De-sex the ex for Valentine’s Day
Are you feeling a bit hissy and vengeful after being dumped by your ex in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day?
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Trail project to push on despite cuts
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Trail project to push on despite cuts
Despite having the bulk of its funding removed from the city council’s draft budget, a Dunedin cycling trail project is pedalling forward, its new chairman says.
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Art show to give aid to new uni department
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Art show to give aid to new uni department
Organisers of an art exhibition in the city hope to raise funds to help a new University of Otago department become established.
Park the stage for ‘Comedy of Errors’
Park the stage for ‘Comedy of Errors’
Dunedin Summer Shakespeare actors perform William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at Chingford Park on Saturday evening in front of an appreciative crowd.
Inaugural market a success
Inaugural market a success
The success of the inaugural George Street Market bodes well for its future, its organisers say.
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Aged-care sector questions fee fairness
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Aged-care sector questions fee fairness
Developers of retirement villages and aged-care facilities in Dunedin could be charged a different set of fees relating to their impact on infrastructure after concerns were raised about the...
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Age no obstacle for winning father, son duo
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Age no obstacle for winning father, son duo
If you thought learning how to drive with your father was hard, try sailing across Otago Harbour.
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Removal of ‘incompatible’ pōhutukawa recommended
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Removal of ‘incompatible’ pōhutukawa recommended
A protected but "incompatible" pōhutukawa tree should be removed to prevent further damage to a historic Dunedin house, a council planner has recommended.
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$150K in campaign funding unused
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$150K in campaign funding unused
Some money is left over from the campaign demanding a suitable hospital be built in Dunedin, but the city council has yet to be precise about how some was spent.
Taking a bow
Taking a bow
Lu Gorton, 4, of Dunedin, gets some pointers from Saturday Morning Music Classes violin teacher Tori Williamson, while hundreds of other children and adults enrol for this year’s classes.
New Year traditions illuminated
New Year traditions illuminated
As Chinese New Year celebrations came to a close in Dunedin yesterday, lanterns continued to shine light across the city last night.
Shaping up
Shaping up
The new South Dunedin library continues to take shape at 148 King Edward St.
Govt changes visa to attract wealthy foreigners
Govt changes visa to attract wealthy foreigners
The government is overhauling its so called 'golden visa' scheme to lure wealthy investors to New Zealand.