Skirt hike behind diversion: report
Skirt hike behind diversion: report
A "disruptive passenger" who forced a flight from Auckland to Dunedin to divert was taken away by police when the plane landed in Wellington yesterday.
Call to keep distance from rare penguin
Call to keep distance from rare penguin
A rare penguin has made its way to St Clair Beach as part of its marathon moulting journey.
This year’s Valentine’s Day even busier for florist
This year’s Valentine’s Day even busier for florist
It was the busiest Valentine’s Day in years for one Dunedin florist.
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Chance meeting in carpark leads to research opportunity
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Chance meeting in carpark leads to research opportunity
It seems so unlikely that bumping into a complete stranger in the middle of Mitre 10’s carpark would one day lead to major research funding being given to study a severe and debilitating disease.
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No answers for Back Beach boat use issue
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No answers for Back Beach boat use issue
Oversize commercial boats are picking up passengers and pushing out locals at Port Chalmers, a Back Beach regular says.
Baroque sounds rarely heard in New Zealand impress
Baroque sounds rarely heard in New Zealand impress
A unique recital presented by the Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand was performed for a good-sized audience in St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday evening.
Ethereal, graceful performance a festival taster
Ethereal, graceful performance a festival taster
The opening night of the Dunedin Arts Festival 2025 was presented as "a taster for the festival, in February" and has certainly set the bar for the rest of the programme.
Warning about using fake IDs
Warning about using fake IDs
If a $250 fine and a call to mum and dad from the police is one of your goals for O-Week, offer a bouncer a fake ID.
Prohibited fire season declared from 8am today
Prohibited fire season declared from 8am today
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am today.
Green Island from above
Green Island from above
Brighton Rd leads into Green Island, passing the Dunedin City Council landfill on the left, with its wetlands and landscaping, and light industry.
Obituary: stayed true to his ideals
Obituary: stayed true to his ideals
Dubbed "The Red Reverend", Russell Marshall brought dedication and commitment to his political career.
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.
Blast kills 11 near Pakistan mine
Blast kills 11 near Pakistan mine
A bomb targeting a vehicle carrying coal miners in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 people and wounded six others, local officials said.
Kyiv will be involved in peace talks: Trump
Kyiv will be involved in peace talks: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine would be involved in peace talks with Russia, although Kyiv said it would be premature to speak with Moscow at a security conference.
Cyclone impacting coast earlier than expected
Cyclone impacting coast earlier than expected
A destructive cyclone is impacting the Australian coast hours earlier than expected, unleashing 290kmh winds.
Long wait times for colonoscopy concerns patients
Long wait times for colonoscopy concerns patients
People around the country are having to wait months or even years to have crucial surveillance colonoscopies due to staff shortages.
School lunches not halal certified
School lunches not halal certified
School lunch provider Compass has admitted the halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Fake ID warning as O-Week approaches
Fake ID warning as O-Week approaches
If a $250 ticket and a call to mum and dad from the Dunedin police is a goal for your O-Week, definitely give a club bouncer a fake ID.
Musician guilty on two of 11 charges
Musician guilty on two of 11 charges
A well-known New Zealand musician has been found guilty on two charges relating to domestic violence, but not guilty on nine others.
Speed cameras temporarily down across south
Speed cameras temporarily down across south
Speed-safety cameras in Otago and Southland are temporarily out of action, as police hand them over to the NZ Transport Agency.