Otago
University's enrolments slump for third year
More students are dropping out after their first year, and fewer are signing up in the first place, the university says.
The pivotal moment 'godlike creature' Shrek the Sheep was found
It has been almost 20 years since New Zealand - and the world - fell in love with a rugged, rural, hirsute South Islander. Audio
Dunedin City Council vote to take rates hike proposal to public
The proposed 17.5 percent rates rise was driven by three waters spending, the introduction of a new rubbish collection service and increasing depreciation.
Otago fires under control
Fire controllers are hopeful all evacuated residents will be able to return home later on Tuesday.
DOC issues plastics plea after toroa chick dies in Dunedin
The 10-day old northern royal albatross died after swallowing soft plastic that was regurgitated by its parent at Taiaroa Head.
Around the motu: Matthew Rosenberg in Invercargill
Matthew Rosenberg is a Local Democracy Reporter based at the Otago Daily Times, Invercargill. Audio
Farm buildings destroyed, homes threatened in wildfire
Three homes have been evacuated as firefighters battle multiple blazes in the South Island. Audio
'No turning back' - From Bluff to Picton on horseback
Karolin van Onna and her friend had dreamt about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years - and last summer they finally did it. Video, Audio
Double-digit rates hike on the cards for Dunedin residents
Mayor Jules Radich says the council has reviewed and trimmed many of its budgets but the savings have been largely offset by rising costs including substantial inflation and interest rate increases.
Drugs, guns and cash seized in Dunedin drug bust
A Dunedin man in his 60s is behind bars after police and Customs teamed up for a drug raid in Dunedin.
Passenger gets to airport departure lounge without security screening
Queenstown Airport has apologised for the incident, which saw all passengers rescreened.
Abandoned yacht to be listed for $1 if owner doesn't front
The owner of the yacht moored in Port Chalmers hasn't been heard from in two years. He risks it being listed on TradeMe for a dollar.
Only one live music show in Dunedin stadium for next 18 month
American singer P!nk is the only live music act scheduled at the Dunedin stadium for the next 18 months.
Health minister coy on whether promised hospital additions will happen
The government is not committing to its pre-election promise to put more beds and services into Dunedin's new hospital.
Plans for new Central Otago airport on hold
A pause hit plans for a new international airport in Central Otago, partly due to capital constraints.
Dunedin South Countdown reopens after weeks-long rat infestation
The supermarket has been closed for almost three weeks to eliminate the pests after the issue was first discovered late last year.
Woolworths looks to reopen Dunedin store as rats go quiet
No rat sightings or captures have occurred for the last two nights at its infested Dunedin store, Woolworths says.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Dunedin's Gurjit Singh
The 33-year-old technician appeared in Dunedin High Court via audio-visual link on Tuesday morning, facing one charge of murder.
Better warning signs needed at Taieri Mouth, coroner says after capsizing death
The coroner says signs need to be more high-profile, but the council disagrees.
Dunedin South Countdown pushes back reopening yet again after another rat found
The store was due to reopen on Sunday, but that is now on hold after a rodent was caught on camera overnight.
