Concerns raised by some school bus drivers have prompted Police to urge motorists to slow down when passing school buses. Inspector Alastair Dickie says the law is that motorists must reduce their speed to 20 kilometres per hour when passing a bus displaying a 'school bus' sign, which is stopped on the side of the road to set down and pick up children. ›read more

Fashion shows are generally ways to showcase new designs and promote new trends in couture. The events should look and sound highly professional, with no technical hitches, and the production appearing to be invisible. ›see story

Michael Hobbs and Adam Thomson have not been considered for selection for the match against the Bulls this Saturday, after failing to comply with the team curfew following the Stormers game last week. ›read more

Today is World Kidney Day, which is part of a global campaign focusing on reducing kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. In Dunedin the Otago Kidney Society had a presence in Wall Street Mall. ›see story

An interestingly decorated gentleman was seen around Dunedin last week, trying to stoke the fires of fundraising for the Kingston Flyer. The man was part of a charitable trust which is aiming to buy the steam train and put it back on the rails, which may see the iconic locomotive puff its way into Dunedin in the future. ›see story

The Dunedin Public Library is holding fashion tours this week, in conjunction with iD Dunedin Fashion, and the Otago Polytechnic School of Fashion. Today a group of women trawled through the historical catalogues within the library's main building for a look back through the ages. ›see story

In a world first, an international team of researchers, including archaeologists from the University of Otago, have successfully isolated ancient DNA from eggshells of extinct birds. This new ability opens up exciting new research possibilities not just for paleobiologists but also for archaeologists. ›see story

The sixth annual Emerging Designer Awards were judged today at Dunedin's Edgar Centre, and have attracted both national and international talent. From more than 120 entries, 30 finalists had the chance to showcase their collections in front of an internationally acclaimed judging panel. ›see story

The second annual DCC walk to work day began early for some, with reports of one man walking in from Mosgiel, and a group walking from South Dunedin to the Octagon. However, people from north of the city came in on the Taieri Gorge train in order to walk to work from the railway station, some even came bearing gifts. ›see story

Presbyterian Support Otago held its inaugural Back To The Future Fashion Parade in front of a packed house at the Fevah Bar last night. ›see story

A notable item has been uncovered just days before it is set to go on sale in the Anything But Books Sale at the Regent Theatre. The item is a record by none other than Elvis Presley, and while there are a number of Elvis records available in the sale, only one has what appears to be an authentic autograph to go with it. ›see story

After 33years of confusing New Zealanders and visiting drivers alike, the country's 'give way to the right' rule looks set to be scrapped. Today the 9 Local News Word on the Street team made an expedition to South Dunedin to ask people whether they thought the law needed to be changed. ›see story

As we heard earlier in the bulletin iD Dunedin Fashion Week is officially underway. The official opening was held last night at Wall Street Mall where everybody was seeing Red. ›see story

Dunedin Police are pleased to have apprehended two teenagers whom they believe are responsible for a large number of car break-ins. Senior Sergeant Trevor Thomson says at about 10.30 last night a member of the public alerted them to the youths attempting to break in to parked cars in Plunket Street, South Dunedin. ›read more

A Dunedin student has spelt his way to success, taking out the 2010 New Zealand Vegemite Spelling Bee Lower South Island regional competition last night. Ian Snow, who is in year nine at John McGlashan College will be studying hard now for the spelling bee final next month. ›read more

iD Dunedin Fashion Week officially kicks off today with a launch at Wall Street this evening, which is closely followed by the week's first fashion parade. But tonight's parade isn't like your typical showing of couture, as all of the items on show have been worn before and donated. ›see story