Hijab attack: NZ still has long way to go

Members of Parliament (from left) Ingrid Leary, Ibrahim Omer and David Clark listen to members of...

Hijab attack: NZ still has long way to go

Stories of similar attacks and general agreement NZ has a long way to addressing problems with racial and religious discrimination were themes of an emotional meeting held in Dunedin after an attack on hijab-wearing pupils at a city secondary school.

Demand overwhelms food delivery service

Many students are isolating in flats and some are having trouble accessing food because supermarket delivery systems are overloaded.

Food delivery an issue as isolation irks

Food delivery an issue as isolation irks

Many students in Dunedin are isolating in flats and some are having trouble accessing food due to delays with Countdown's delivery service.

First years playing loose with isolation rules

Hall of residence students get out and about during a bout of sunshine on Monday morning. PHOTO:...

First years playing loose with isolation rules

Students say strict rules to stop Covid-19 ripping through residential halls are not being obeyed following confirmation the virus has spread to at least one hall.

‘Appropriate’ measures taken over racist attack

Principal says ‘appropriate’ measures taken over racist attack

The family of the victim of a racially motivated attack at a Dunedin high school have been told about the outcome of the attackers’ disciplinary process.

Deep sea trawling target of new mural

Street artist Cinzah Merkens, of Napier, works on a mural in Dunedin’s Buller St designed to draw...

Deep sea trawling target of new mural

It is hoped a new mural being painted in Dunedin’s warehouse district will highlight the damage done by deep sea trawlers.

Rider seriously hurt after coming off motorcycle near Outram

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has $2.189 billion at his disposal this year, including a small...

Rider seriously hurt after coming off motorcycle near Outram

A motorcyclist was transported to hospital in a serious condition after a crash on the outskirts of Dunedin this morning.

Motorcycle crashes into car leaving two injured

Motorcycle crashes into car leaving two injured

Two people riding a motorcycle were transported to hospital after they rear ended a car north of Dunedin yesterday.

Bars reminded dancing not allowed

Dunedin police are reminding hospitality venues they need to follow Covid-19 health rules after dozens of patrons were discovered dancing at an Octagon bar.

Out-of-control student party ‘blatant stupidity’

A police and council investigation is underway and it is likely that charges will follow under...

Out-of-control student party ‘blatant stupidity’

Police in Dunedin have criticised an out-of-control student party on Thursday night as an act of "blatant stupidity".

Beacon big help in serious crash

Emergency services attend a serious car crash in a remote part of Central Otago yesterday morning...

Beacon big help in serious crash

A rescue service operator says a man airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after his car crashed and rolled down a remote Central Otago hillside helped himself greatly by having an...

A week of highs and lows for ‘breathas’ on Castle

Students mingle in Castle St early last night. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

A week of highs and lows for ‘breathas’ on Castle

Otago Daily Times froth correspondent Oscar Francis hit the streets to talk to breathas, the smartphone era term for scarfie, in their natural habitat.

Locator beacon made all the difference in remote crash

Emergency services at the scene. PHOTO STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Locator beacon made all the difference in remote crash

A rescue service operator says a man flown to Dunedin in a serious condition after his car crashed and rolled down a remote Central Otago hillside was lucky to have an emergency locator beacon.

Delivery truck swerves to avoid woman, clips power pole

A Delta worker inspects damage after a truck hit a power pole in Oxford St yesterday.. PHOTO:...

Delivery truck swerves to avoid woman, clips power pole

A truck driver kept going after he damaged a South Dunedin power line yesterday afternoon.

'Blatant stupidity': Hundreds of students attend London St party

Hundreds of uni students partied in Dunedin last night, despite Covid-19 and police calling them out for "blatant stupidity".

'I needed to upgrade': Woman unfazed after car damaged in crash

Emergency services attend an accident in Brockville Rd on Thursday evening. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

'I needed to upgrade': Woman unfazed after car damaged in crash

A Dunedin woman was left in good spirits despite her parked car being crashed into because she was meaning to replace it anyway.

'Blatant stupidity': Hundreds of students attend London St party

Dunedin police have slammed an out of control student party last night as ‘‘blatant stupidity’’.

'No-one’s going to isolate properly': Student sentiment appalls epidemiologist

A mattress is delivered in Castle St near post-party debris after partygoers were notified they...

'No-one’s going to isolate properly': Student sentiment appalls epidemiologist

Students at the centre of Dunedin’s latest Covid-19 scare expect many will continue to party, ignore isolation rules and avoid getting tested.

Tension, traffic issues at Victoria Rd testing site

A busy Te Kaika drive-through testing station in Victoria Rd today. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Tension, traffic issues at Victoria Rd testing site

Police were called to resolve traffic issues and calm tensions after hundreds of vehicles queued for a Covid-19 test in South Dunedin.

Parties confirmed as close contact sites

Castle St in Dunedin's student area. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

'Back to reality': Cop hopes uni students get message after Covid confirmed

A top cop hopes parents give students a "good talking to" before they travel to Dunedin over the coming days after Castle St parties were confirmed as close contact exposure sites.

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