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Drink-driver dodges conviction so he can open liquor store

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Drink-driver dodges conviction so he can open liquor store

A Dunedin man has avoided a drink-driving conviction because he wants to open a liquor store, a court has heard.

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Tagline ‘doesn’t do us any favours’

A sunrise surf at St Clair Beach was just one of Dunedin’s delights presented in the ‘‘It’s just...

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Tagline ‘doesn’t do us any favours’

Councillors are weighing dumping a ‘‘self-deprecating’’ Dunedin marketing campaign which a tourism operator says does not translate well overseas.

Robbery altered murder accused, court hears

The mother of a Dunedin murder accused told the court her son changed nine months before the fatal stabbing after he was robbed and beaten in a park.

Charged with drink-driving

Charged with drink-driving

An allegedly drunk man was arrested and charged for sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked car when he was spotted by chance by officers in the area.

Otago’s DIY injuries among highest

If you decide to take a break while doing some DIY work around home, be careful where you take a seat.

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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%

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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%

Motorists in Dunedin were much less likely to be pinged for parking offences last year than a year earlier.

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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’

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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’

A ute with contractors inside was smashed by a metal hook swinging from a helicopter in a Dunedin workplace accident which could have been "catastrophic".

The Cove crash injures four

The Cove crash injures four

Four people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd yesterday.

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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day

Susan Johnston’s mother was left feeling "shaken" after her daughter attacked her with a wine...

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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day

A homeless woman taken off the streets by her elderly mother bashed her on the head with a wine bottle on Mother’s Day.

Finding guide dog match changed world

Sonya Woodrow and guide dog Vesna enjoy a game of blind lawn bowls at the Forbury Bowling Club....

Finding guide dog match changed world

At first, bumping into and tripping over obvious things such as tables and lounge suites was probably a little comical, if not a little embarrassing.

Health NZ overhaul greeted positively

ASMS chief executive director Sarah Dalton. Photo: ODT files

Health NZ overhaul greeted positively

A revamp at Health New Zealand could help prevent debacles such as the problem-plagued new Dunedin hospital project from happening again, a leading health advocate says.

Plan to aid disabled students

New Zealand Disabled Students Association representative Sean Prenter and University of Otago...

Plan to aid disabled students

A wide-ranging plan aims to increase the achievement of students with disabilities at the University of Otago.

Athlete brings inspiration to table

Three-time Summer Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi (right) speaks to 88 graduate women...

Athlete brings inspiration to table

A three-time gold medallist inspired women from around Dunedin with her lived experience over breakfast.

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Hope for new teacher programme

Men now make up 43% of the trainee intake for secondary teaching and 20% in primary teaching, but...

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Hope for new teacher programme

A new programme which would allow southern teachers to be taught on the job could help solve a "deeply concerning" teacher shortage in the South.

Toxic algae bloom prompts warning

Toxic algae bloom prompts warning

The Otago Regional Council is advising people and their pets to stay away from the Upper Tomahawk Lagoon due to toxic algae presence.

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No writing residency next year due to cut

Creative New Zealand/College of Education 2025 Children’s Writer in Residence Samantha...

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No writing residency next year due to cut

For the first time in 32 years, the University of Otago is unable to offer one of its prestigious writing residencies next year, following a major external funding cut.

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

Government coalition partner NZ First wants to "remove woke 'DEI' regulations" from legislation that it helped put into place.

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

Guergana Guermanoff with Phil Goff. Photo: Supplied / X / Phil Goff

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the deputy high commissioner will represent New Zealand in the UK, while Phil Goff prepares to return home.

Sth Korea court cancels president's arrest warrant

A vote to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol would send the case to the Constitutional Court, which has up to...

Sth Korea court cancels president's arrest warrant

A South Korean court has cancelled impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail.

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

The Chalice artwork in Christchurch's Cathedral Square. Photo: Wikicommons

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

A Christchurch City Councillor has described the cost of restoring the Chalice artwork in Cathedral Square as ludicrous and wants an immediate halt to the project.

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