Three hurt in crash after coughing fit
Three hurt in crash after coughing fit
Three people were injured and ended up in Dunedin Hospital after the driver of the car they were in had a "coughing fit" and crashed.
New PSO chief exec appointed
New PSO chief exec appointed
Robbie Moginie has assumed the chief executive role at Presbyterian Support Otago.
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Camping ground to be used for worker accommodation
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Camping ground to be used for worker accommodation
Soon after Regan Higgins bought the Leith Valley Camping Ground to house construction workers for the new Dunedin hospital, the government announced major changes to the project.
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Offender jailed for string of burglaries
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Offender jailed for string of burglaries
For a year, Jamie Curtis Pene broke into central Dunedin businesses at night and emptied their tills, staying one step ahead of police.
Climate protesters full steam ahead for cruise passengers
Climate protesters full steam ahead for cruise passengers
Cruise ship passengers were again met by climate protesters when they arrived in Dunedin yesterday.
Speeder allegedly refused to take test, threatened to go
Speeder allegedly refused to take test, threatened to go
After being stopped by police for travelling at 147kmh, a motorist allegedly refused to do a compulsory impairment test and threatened to get back in his car and continue driving.
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'Staggering violence' in prison system
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Otago not exempt from 'staggering' prison violence
A vicious attack on staff proves the Otago Corrections Facility is not exempt from "staggering violence" in prisons across the country, a union representative says.
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DCC to appeal ORC’s representation review
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DCC to appeal ORC’s representation review
Replacing a Dunedin representative from the Otago Regional Council with one from Dunstan will leave the Mosgiel-Taieri area without clear representation, the Dunedin City Council says.
Work continues on new ORC premises
Work continues on new ORC premises
Contractors work on the new Otago Regional Council premises yesterday.
Historic ferry back to full glory
Historic ferry back to full glory
After a fresh coat of paint, Dunedin’s oldest passenger ferry is back on the water.
Imitation firearms prompt callout
Imitation firearms prompt callout
Armed police talk to several youths in Princes St after reports of a firearm being seen nearby.
Ocean View culvert repair work under way
Ocean View culvert repair work under way
Contractors recently started work to repair the culvert under Brighton Rd, near the Ocean View Recreational Reserve, which was damaged during flooding in early October.
'Enshittification' named word of the year
'Enshittification' named word of the year
The Macquarie Dictionary has named "enshittification," defined as the gradual deterioration of a service or product, its 2024 word of the year.
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
A health practitioner treating Olivia Podmore has forcefully denied claims he shared confidential medical information within an "old boys" network of Cycling NZ coaches and support staff at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist.
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Tingjun Cao told police he had been driving around Christchurch looking for a job the day Yanfei Bao disappeared.
SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho
SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho
An SUV crashed into a garage as it tumbled down a bank in Ōpoho this afternoon.
Imitation firearms prompt armed police response
Imitation firearms prompt armed police response
Three people wielding imitation firearms caused armed police to flood a central Dunedin street this afternoon.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as missing man Shane Edwards.
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Donald Trump has pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.