Country's second-most powerful cop under investigation
The country's second-most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation which RNZ understands relates to inappropriate conduct with a more junior staff member.
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
Any brave souls struggling up Baldwin St will now know who was responsible for the return of its title as the world’s steepest.
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Self-deprecating tone controversial
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Self-deprecating tone controversial
The tone of a self-deprecating Dunedin marketing campaign has not quite landed with the city’s tourism industry, councillors have heard.
Local lieutenant wins array of top awards
Local lieutenant wins array of top awards
A Dunedin soldier has put his military knowledge to good use — winning three top awards as he graduates from his officer’s course.
Off the farm, into the water
Off the farm, into the water
Ezra Holmes, 20, who works on his parents’ Taieri farm, catches a wave at Brighton Beach last night during the weekly Surfing for Farmers event.
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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
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
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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.
Retrofit not recommended
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
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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
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
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
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
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.