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Five Dunedin boys with the artillery reinforcements at Eweshott Barracks in England, prior to leaving for France. From left: J. O’Malley, W. Whiting, T. Hodgson, L. Grant and D. Newall. — Otago Witness, 16.1.1918. "I have been greatly struck by the growth of cigarette smoking. One cannot walk through the streets of any of our towns without seeing mere youths, some of them I should think not more than 13 or 14 years of age, smoking cigarettes. This is contrary to law, but it is done without question." — Sir Robert Stout, de omnibus rebus, in a northern paper.

Pete Hodgson Pete Hodgson must have known he was in for a fight when he agreed to lead the Dunedin Hospital rebuild.

Jendi Paterson Almost all of Dunedin’s sub-standard pitches have returned to a good standard.

Otago co-captain Kaitlyn Hastie lets one go past while batting for Otago against North Harbour at the under-17 girls softball national championships at Ellis Park yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien There is a little extra to play for at Ellis Park this week.

Ben McLachlan In a matter of hours Ben McLachlan went from the outhouse to the penthouse — and one of the tennis world’s biggest penthouses at that.

It is not only top-quality professional players lining up at the New Zealand Legends Masters tournament at Chisholm Links next month.

Scaffolding has been removed from the very top of the First Church spire, as work is done from the top down. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Dunedin's First Church has reached the halfway point in its push to raise $600,000 to restore the historic building’s spire.

Decision on Dunedin water restrictions delayed. Photo: Getty Images Much-needed rain and a dramatic drop in water consumption has delivered a reprieve of sorts to Dunedin residents facing enforced water restrictions by this weekend.

Leaving Otago Harbour behind yesterday morning as they sail north on an eight-month journey around New Zealand are the Haase family, Jorg, Katrin, Mara (13) and Frauke (12).

Roading authorities have been left with a sticky mess, and a bill for repairs, after two days of soaring temperatures in Dunedin.

Peter Matheson reflects on globalisation, tribalism and fundamentalism.

Our readers captured these Magic Moments around Otago and you can be in to win if you send us yours.

This rundown 1880s Tees St building will get a new lease on life as visitor accommodation. Photo: Hamish MacLean A dilapidated Oamaru building, which its owners plan to turn into visitor accommodation, has been approved for Heritage Earthquake Upgrade Incentive Programme funding.

Novak Djokovic (L) and Gael Monfils embrace after their match. Photo: Reuters Six-time champion Novak Djokovic survived the Rod Laver Arena furnace to reach the third round of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-3 victory over Gael Monfils on Thursday.

One person has died and at least eight other people have been injured in separate crashes across the North Island this afternoon.

January 18, 2018

A large Triffid-like plant has been found growing near Cargill's Castle.

News: Dunedin

January 18, 2018

Preparations for the second annual South Dunedin Busking Festival are well underway.

Organisers say the prize pool for entertainers wishing to be judged on their performance has increased since last year.

News: Dunedin

1tylerer.jpg Tyler Nii’s parents and brother look out over Lake Wakatipu. Photo supplied Police today accompanied the family of missing man Tyler Nii for a blessing on Lake Wakatipu.

A Hobart DJ has admitted to headbutting former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott at the city's waterfront.

January 18, 2018

The Government has confirmed tax relief is available for farmers who are experiencing hardship in drought conditions.
But there are some regions of the country which aren't in an official drought yet.

News: Dunedin