A spate of robberies at dairies in Dunedin over recent months has police taking threats and intimidation seriously.

Last night a group of up to three teenagers targeted the Lookout Point Food Centre just hours after an attempted robbery at the Halfway Bush convenience store.

Senior genetics researchers, and some dog lovers are questioning the definition of some dog breeds as "dangerous".

A leading American genetics researcher believes aggressive behaviour can be corrected.

Recent road snow warnings from Metservice have been updated.

The Lindis Pass road may face 1 to 2cm of snow accumulation near the summit, especially around the early afternoon.

Occasional snow showers are likely to affect the summit of the Dunedin to Waitati Highway road into the afternoon.

Until 4pm, 1 to 2cm of snow may accumulate on the road above 300 metres.

An elderly man was rescued from his burning home in Dunedin by firefighters yesterday.

The man was the sole occupant of the house on North Road in Dunedin which erupted in flames before 1pm yesterday

A severe weather watch is in place as MetService predicts heavy snow for parts of the lower South Island tomorrow.

Southland and Otago should expect snow overnight to 200 metres, while snow showers were expected to affect parts of Dunedin and the Clutha District.

Queenstown Community Centre Happiness House is on the move.

The group is a victim of the tourist town's high property demand, as the house it leased has been sold for over $2 million.

A Halfway Bush shop was cordoned off by police today after an intruder threatened an occupant in the store

Police said that no one was injured when the offender entered the store and threatened a person there at 7.50 this morning,

Many police, some with dogs, conducted a wide-sweeping search of the area around the On The Spot Halfway Bush Convenience Store.

Dunedin canines are set to become part of a world-wide study into mammalian genetics.

American based Researcher Elinor Karlsson is at Otago University for an international conference, and decided to continue a project she began with American dogs.

A Dunedin foster mother known as "super nan" who took 167 children into her care has received a humanitarian award.

Helen Gillam's contribution was recognised at a surprise ceremony at the Port Chalmers Town Hall last Wednesday, where she was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.

A Melbourne lecturer visiting Dunedin for the first time is aiming to change Western attitudes towards the Muslim population.

A musician accused of leaving a suspicious package in central Dunedin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of threatening property.

Dunedin artist Philip Madill hails from very creative stock with both of his parents having careers in the arts.

He's just finished hanging work for a show at a prestigious Dunedin gallery and caught up with The South Today for a chat about art.

The E-Tu Union says from midnight, the celebrations will begin for 55,000 care and support workers in aged care, disability services and home support.

These are workers included in the historic Equal Pay Settlement which has resulted in one of the biggest increases in pay for any group of workers in New Zealand history.

Two Dunedin community organisations have received $40,000 for youth-related projects from the fourth round of the GigCity Community Fund.

Football South receives $20,000 to run an e-Sports Tournament, to be held in conjunction with a "have a go" event.

Dunedin Police say there have been some minor crashes around the city due to the frost this morning, with cars slipping on the roads.

Police have today arrested a 40-year-old female in relation to three recent aggravated robberies in Dunedin.

The first robbery was at McAuliffe Jewellers on June 6th.

The other two both occurred last Friday at the Elgin Foodmarket and Todd Antiques.

Police says they're extremely pleased to have made the arrest so quickly and are thanking the public for their assistance.

Dunedin residents have a couple more days to have their "dangerous breeds" dogs de-sexed for free.

Funding from the DCC, and Department of Internal Affairs, runs out at the end of June.

More than 600 students are taking part in the annual Co-Education Sport in Schools event today in Dunedin.

Rosel Labone joined a group of them, on the curling rink at the Ice Stadium.

A new name has been chosen for Otago Museum’s jewelled gecko.

After 929 public votes and 950 entries, the name "Manawa" has emerged as the preferred name for the gecko.

The Southern Partnership Group has finalised preferred options for the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital.

However the information within the report is only available to the Government, sparking Official Information Act requests.