Friday 07th February, 2020

A young Dunedin chef is hoping to redefine the concept of fast food.

Burger Plant opened it's doors this week serving vegan burgers and fast food staples.


Friday 07th February, 2020

Dignitaries and Maori Elders gathered at Dunedin's Otakau Marae for Waitangi Day yesterday.

The crowds at the Treaty Festival have been growing every year.


Wednesday 05th February, 2020

Rock music royalty Sir Elton John was greeted with southern weather conditions, but being the seasoned professional he is, put on a stellar show.

The flamboyant 72-year-old attracted tens of thousands of fans to Dunedin's covered stadium last night.


Wednesday 05th February, 2020

Leading public health physicians say the south is well prepared should the new coronavirus reach New Zealand.

So far the potentially lethal disease has affected more than 20,000 people, mainly in China, and caused around 500 deaths.

There are, as yet, no known cases in New Zealand.


Tuesday 04th February, 2020
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If you're stuck half-way down a cliff face or trapped down an industrial chimney, never fear, there's a rescue team available 24/7.

The Dunedin lines rescue crew want the public to know there is always a team on call to help retrieve people trapped in high and hard-to-access places.


Tuesday 04th February, 2020

Sawyers Bay based artist Jim Cooper has a flair for flamboyance, creating colourful ceramic works.

Otago Museum is hosting an installation of Cooper's work which was inspired by his 2016 residency in Denmark.


Monday 03rd February, 2020

One trip up Dunedin's Baldwin Street is enough for most people, but for Steve Tripp one is never enough.

No stranger to hills, the 54-year-old regularly runs upwards, and is an organiser of the Three Peaks Mountain Race.


Monday 03rd February, 2020

A Dunedin runner has found not all four kilometre runs are created equal.

Leon Miyahara was part of a group of runners who paid a fund raising entry fee to run the length of the runway at Momona airport.


Monday 03rd February, 2020

The police highway patrol will turn to cycleway patrol for a select group of Dunedin officers.

From next Wednesday, police officers in Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will take to the roads on e-bikes as part of a road safety trial.


Monday 03rd February, 2020

New Zealand's largest multi-sport event has kicked off in Dunedin at the weekend.

More than 5000 competitors aged from 18 to 95 and beyond have converged on the city for the New Zealand's Masters Games.