Driver became 'aggressive' after learning he was disqualified
A Dunedin man told police to "get stuffed" and locked himself inside his car before fleeing at speed after officers told him he was a disqualified driver.
Bar manager walks teen to police after sparklers lit
Bar manager walks teen to police after sparklers lit
A teenager was marched over to the police station by an unhappy Dunedin bar manager after sparklers were lit inside a packed club.
Fight breaks out after burglary spree interrupted
Fight breaks out after burglary spree interrupted
A trio of young men threatened to "shank" a group of university students after their North Dunedin burglary spree was interrupted, police say.
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless': Treaty hīkoi organiser
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless': Treaty hīkoi organiser
Activists say they have no interest in meeting the Treaty Principles bill's backer, ACT party leader David Seymour, saying they are not at his "beck and call".
Another 40 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Another 40 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday, including two dozen when a residential building in the northern town of Jabalia was hit
Rural families reeling after school bus cancellations
Rural families reeling after school bus cancellations
Farmers and rural families are furious over the government's review and cancellation of school bus routes, fearing small towns will be abandoned and students will stop attending class.
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
A lot of hay bales, lengths of camo netting, a bouncy castle and plenty of mud made for a good day out at Wingatui.
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Hope hum will return as site filled
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Hope hum will return as site filled
A hospitality hole left by a popular central Dunedin cafe has been filled.
Home away from home
Home away from home
The official opening of the Leaning Lodge Hut was celebrated at the hut atop the Rock and Pillar Range, near Middlemarch, on Saturday. The hut is 1220m above sea level and is expected to...
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One person had to be cut from a car after it left the road at a major Dunedin intersection and ended up in a neighbouring street.
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Birthplace now woman’s rest-home
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Birthplace now woman’s rest-home
After Judy Walters was born at Dunedin’s Salvation Army Maternity Home, she was wheeled out in a pram.
Redesign was not asked for
Redesign was not asked for
A cost-saving exercise spiralled into a full redesign of the new Dunedin hospital without the knowledge of ministers in the then Labour government, emails obtained by the ODT show.
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City’s Diwali festival tipped to get bigger: organisers
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City’s Diwali festival tipped to get bigger: organisers
Dunedin's Diwali celebrations will only get bigger, say its organisers.
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Licence renewal at risk over past practices
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Licence renewal at risk over past practices
The Green Island Rugby Club’s liquor licence renewal is in doubt after the police have expressed concern over past practices.
Slideshow: Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
Slideshow: Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
The Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival wrapped up for another year on Saturday, with a host of drink and entertainment. We were there to capture the action.
I can see your (upside down) house from here
I can see your (upside down) house from here
Sam Aldham balances while Josie Wardrobe looks on in their production of Children Are Stinky at the Regent Theatre on Saturday. The performers delighted more than 600 children (and adults...
New law change would make stalking illegal
New law change would make stalking illegal
New details have been revealed about planned changes to make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
Raising funds for the future
Raising funds for the future
Life Education Trust mascot Harold the Giraffe is joined by Fairy Sparkles and Fairy Primrose at a fundraiser for Life Education Trust in the Octagon.
Reflecting on the price of freedom
Reflecting on the price of freedom
New Zealand still has a price to pay for freedom, 106 years after World War 1 ended, a leading historian says.
People from across NZ gather for veteran's tangi
People from across NZ gather for Māori Battalion veteran's tangi
Defence Minister Judith Collins was among the dignitaries to pay their respects to World War 2 veteran Sir Robert Gillies ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.