Dunedin and Otago

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'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored

Hot and dry summers had been the norm in recent years, raising questions about what the future holds.

Watch: Sir Rod Stewart's message to cyclone victims ahead of concert

The British rockstar acknowledged the "horrific nightmare" of Cyclone Gabrielle and promised to cheer people up at his upcoming shows.

Music •Fri, Mar 24

Man arrested after 'violent' Queenstown bar assault

The man will be appearing in the Queenstown District Count on Monday, March 27.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 22

Image of man sought over 'violent' Queenstown bar assault released

Police said the victim was left with a laceration to his neck.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Mar 21

Possible tornado as wild weather strikes South Island

MetService is warning of heavy rain and strong wind across several regions.

Weather News •Tue, Mar 21

Dunedin residents warned to prepare for heavy flooding

"It is possible the quantity of rain could cause flooding in various parts of the city," Dunedin mayor Jules Radich said.

Dunedin And Otago •Mon, Mar 20

Batman costume, nappies among items found in Carterton fatberg

It's prompted the Carterton District Council to put the hard word on residents.

Dunedin And Otago •Mon, Mar 20

Heavy rain, severe gales for much of South Island into Wednesday

Heavy rain and severe gales are possible for large parts of the South Island from late today through to Wednesday.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 19

Govt exploring options after Onslow hydro plant cost balloons

The plant would act as a gigantic hydro power storage plant, representing a huge step in transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Energy •Sun, Mar 19

Irvines, MacKenzie pies to be discontinued from June

Food company Goodman Fielder says the decision is expected to result in 90 jobs being cut from sites in Palmerston North and Oamaru.

Food And Drink •Fri, Mar 17

Second arrest made after Dunedin drive-by shooting

Officers had been called to Thomas Burns Street last Friday after several reports of shots being fired from a moving vehicle at around 4.40pm.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Mar 17

Teacher asked students to attack egg-throwing intruders

The incident was part of a long-running rivalry between two South Island boys' schools and left one of the intruders with a broken collarbone.

Education •Fri, Mar 17

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in central Dunedin

The truck went on to hit several vehicles after colliding with the pedestrian.

Dunedin And Otago •Fri, Mar 17

Lake Onslow hydro scheme cost estimate triples to $15.7b

The National Party is promising to cancel it should it win the upcoming election.

Energy •Thu, Mar 16

Dog attacks kill two rare hoiho penguins on Otago beaches

The penguins are classified as endangered as one of the world’s rarest penguin species.

Animals •Thu, Mar 16

Air NZ bans self-service booze at two regional lounges

It comes after a woman got so intoxicated in one of the lounges she was unable to board her flight.

Alcohol •Wed, Mar 15

University of Otago branding could change for first time in decades

The university has today launched stakeholder consultation on a visual identity proposal, designed to better reflect its aspirations for the future.

Education •Wed, Mar 15

Man charged with attempted murder after Dunedin drive-by shooting

A 25-year-old was taken into custody following a shooting incident from a moving vehicle on Thomas Burns St on Friday.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Mar 14

Body found in cave south of Dunedin last night

Police say the death is being treated as "unexplained" and enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances of the person's death.

Dunedin And Otago •Sun, Mar 12

Weather watches issued for much of the South Island

Heavy rain warnings at orange have been issued for Westland and Fiordland.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 12

Dunedin and Otago

Latest Stories

'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored

Watch: Sir Rod Stewart's message to cyclone victims ahead of concert

Man arrested after 'violent' Queenstown bar assault

Image of man sought over 'violent' Queenstown bar assault released

Possible tornado as wild weather strikes South Island

Dunedin residents warned to prepare for heavy flooding

Batman costume, nappies among items found in Carterton fatberg

Heavy rain, severe gales for much of South Island into Wednesday

Govt exploring options after Onslow hydro plant cost balloons

Irvines, MacKenzie pies to be discontinued from June

Second arrest made after Dunedin drive-by shooting

Teacher asked students to attack egg-throwing intruders

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in central Dunedin

Lake Onslow hydro scheme cost estimate triples to $15.7b

Dog attacks kill two rare hoiho penguins on Otago beaches

Air NZ bans self-service booze at two regional lounges

University of Otago branding could change for first time in decades

Man charged with attempted murder after Dunedin drive-by shooting

Body found in cave south of Dunedin last night

Weather watches issued for much of the South Island

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