Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, "a bit pissed off about it".
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
A South Dunedin pensioner attacked his neighbour with a crowbar after a 3am dispute over noisy renovations, police said.
Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled
Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled
The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.
Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'
Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'
The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues.
New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year
New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year
With one year to go until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, residents have got another sneak peek behind the scenes.
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
Soft toys from across Dunedin yesterday received a special checkup from a children’s entertainer and the newest Wildlife Ambassador Award recipient.
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Exodus of leaders continues: DCC denies culture problem
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Exodus of leaders continues: DCC denies culture problem
Another senior manager is leaving the Dunedin City Council, bringing more change to its executive leadership team.
Bar owner loved by all, ‘perfect soulmate’
Bar owner loved by all, ‘perfect soulmate’
A Dunedin bar owner who died in a single-vehicle car crash near Waitati at the weekend has been remembered by his husband as "the perfect soulmate".
Shake-up of driver’s licence rules welcomed
Shake-up of driver’s licence rules welcomed
Driving instructors are welcoming proposed changes to licensing rules as a step in the right direction.
Sighting of king penguin on peninsula extremely rare
Sighting of king penguin on peninsula extremely rare
Seeing the king stroll along a Dunedin beach would be extraordinarily uncommon, but seeing a king penguin on any New Zealand beach is right royally rare.
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Charity worker target of ‘misinformation’
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Charity worker target of ‘misinformation’
A Dunedin charity worker has found herself at the centre of a "misinformation" campaign believed to have originated from the United States.
Memorial for Ravensbourne’s Track Cat
Memorial for Ravensbourne’s Track Cat
A beloved cat has been immortalised after a community effort got a small memorial installed on a Dunedin cycle track.
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ACC urging players to focus on preparation, safety
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ACC urging players to focus on preparation, safety
It is all fun and games, until someone rips, dislocates or breaks a part of their body.
Concern teacher scheme to be axed
Concern teacher scheme to be axed
Otago principals are worried a scheme that helps teachers collaborate could be on the chopping block.
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
By combining the powerful potential of nano technologies with AI, University of Otago dentistry researchers have created a pioneering method to detect oral cancer earlier, and more accurately.
Deadline for sale of Kainga Ora-owned Aaron Lodge extended
Deadline for sale of Kainga Ora-owned Aaron Lodge extended
A troubled site, once proposed as a way of dealing with Dunedin’s homelessness problems, has failed to sell despite being on the market for several months.
Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs
Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs
A South African family fear for their son's future, after they were declined residency because his health issues are considered a burden on NZ's health and special education system.
Consultation starts on new sexuality education framework
Consultation starts on new sexuality education framework
The government has started consulting on draft new relationships and sexuality education guidelines for schools.
$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.
Emotional send-off for crash victims
'Special humans': Emotional send-off for crash victims
More than 300 people attended a service for a couple who both died in Christchurch Hospital after a car crash on Banks Peninsula.