Dunedin
All Blacks vs Ireland: Good thing there's a roof
Analysis - Two decades since the All Blacks last faced off in a bone-chilling test against Ireland in Dunedin, both sides will welcome the chance to play under a roof this weekend, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Dunedin councillor continues push for St Clair erosion protection
A Dunedin mayoral hopeful is pushing on with his fight to reinstate a groyne at St Clair Beach despite the proposal being voted down this week.
Calling Home: Pete Gorman in Gyumri, Armenia
Karitane native Pete Gorman has been working as a digital nomad since 2015, living for short periods of time in an incredible number of countries. Pete and his wife Nok are currently living in Gyumri… Audio
Safer steps at St Clair's beach for surfers
Following a long campaign, the Dunedin Council has built a safe stair case at St Clair beach for surfers! They're expected to be opened by the end of June. Co-chair of St Clair Action Group Dr Richard… Audio
Calling Home: Gillian Bremner in Botswana
Gillian Bremner was looking for something different when she retired from her role as CEO at Presbyterian Support Otago. Little did she know she would soon be running a multi-tiered tourism company in… Audio
Lilliput Libraries: A little project with big community impact
A few years ago Dunedin woman Ruth Arnison came across an unusual idea for a library - little, brightly painted cupboards full of books free for anyone to take, borrow or donate. She called them… Audio
Dunedin knife attacker jailed for 13 years
The man who stabbed four people during a frenzied knife attack in a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed for 13 years.
Luke James Lambert was this afternoon jailed on each of four counts of attempted… Video, Audio
Dunedin's George St facelift gets underway
The traffic cones are out and barriers are up as Dunedin's Retail Quarter undergoes a face lift.
The George Street revamp was prompted by the need to replace old water, wastewater and stormwater… Video, Audio
One dead in Dunedin house fire
Emergency services attended the fire in the suburb of Kensington shortly after 10pm.
Ultimatum delivered to Dunedin Otagon protesters
Pack up and leave, or we'll move you on - that's the message from the Dunedin City Council to a small group of protesters that have occupied the Octagon for almost two months.
The group began the… Audio
Popular Dunedin bar sticks with vaccine passes
A popular Dunedin bar is sticking with vaccine passes even though they are not compulsory anymore.
As of midnight last night - the requirement for passes and most mandates expired.
But for Woof bar… Video, Audio
My Current Song: Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes
My Current Song this morning is from Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes, who are currently touring New Zealand, singing about... our unsung heroes. Prominent actor and director Peter Elliott, the… Audio
Dunedin councillor describes St Patrick's street scenes
Two Dunedin students have been taken to hospital after falling from a roof and a balcony during St Patrick's Day celebrations in the city's student quarter.
Some students have been drinking since the… Video, Audio
Second injury in fall during St Patrick's partying in Dunedin
Dunedin police sergeant Aaron Burgess has told Checkpoint there has been another incident of a student falling during St Patrick's Day partying.
"We've just had another incident where an intoxicated… Video, Audio
Crossroads: What to do with Dunedin's one-way street system
The new hospital being built on the former site of Dunedin's Cadbury factory has resurrected the thorny issue of what to do with the city's one-way street system. Audio
Islamophobic abuse: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'
There were chances to prevent an Islamophobic assault at a Dunedin school, but they were not acted on, a member of Dunedin's Muslim community says.
Sea lion Hiriwa and pup on the move in Dunedin
Now to the cross-country capers of a mum and her 6-week old, who've been warming hearts around Dunedin.
Hiriwa and her baby have been spotted in various locations around the town - the sea lions have… Video, Audio
Who Lived There? The Empire
We're going on a journey into Aotearoa's past now, and a very special hotel. We're continuing our series 'Who Lived There' this morning, it's based on a book of the same name which came out last year… Audio
Dunedin market day cancelled due to restrictions
A popular Dunedin market day has been cancelled as the local council says it would be too difficult to manage under the traffic light system.
Nurse investigated over online threats to attack vaccination buses
A Dunedin nurse has been referred to a professional conduct committee by the Nursing Council after posting threats against medical professionals involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.