Being inspired to help others
At the age of 13, Isabella Arnold had to come to grips with the life-changing fact that her mum had a rare form of leukemia.
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
When Tony Gomez donated blood in England he got given a pint of Guinness.
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
The Dunedin City Council appears poised to bid for a major event to come to the city.
Union cafe makeover
Union cafe makeover
Contractors demolish the conservatory area of the University of Otago Union Auahi Ora cafe to make way for an upgrade, which aims to make the area a more vibrant and...
‘Seasons’ cook book launched
‘Seasons’ cook book launched
Chef Alison Lambert is congratulated by her mother Margie Manning, 84, at the launch of her book yesterday in Dunedin.
Railway Station restoration wins national award
Dunedin Railway Station restoration wins national award
The Dunedin Railway Station's restoration team has scooped a national award tonight.
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
Some may be considering building nuclear fallout shelters in their backyards after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for launching nuclear weapons this week.
Campaign spend set for boost
Campaign spend set for boost
The Dunedin City Council is set to spend almost $350,000 on its campaign against cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
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A nice finish to a colourful career
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A nice finish to a colourful career
Back in the 1970s, when Joe Gordon still had hair, his colleagues used to tease him about being old before his time.
Transport plans now threatened
Transport plans now threatened
An airport bus connecting Dunedin and Balclutha could yet get a green light despite a $9million shortfall causing the Otago Regional Council to put the brakes on public transport trials across Otago.
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Sea lions crash surf school
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Sea lions crash surf school
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
The government has ignored a proposal to produce more doctors in Otago and Auckland and is "bulldozing" ahead with plans for a third medical school in Waikato, a Green Party MP says.
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Coming from the deep
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Coming from the deep
The 62m-long Antarctic Aurora deepwater longline fishing vessel cruises through Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
A Dunedin heritage advocate is worried newly-introduced council protections for heritage buildings are not yet matched by an overall vision for the city.
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
A Dunedin ticketing company placed into liquidation has left creditors nearly $10 million out of pocket.
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No new member for ORC
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No new member for ORC
The Otago Regional Council will not replace Cr Bryan Scott, who resigned to protest government intervention.
That sinking feeling
That sinking feeling
Contractors work at the bottom of Macandrew Bay School Rd this week.
Future of new piles uncertain
Future of new piles uncertain
New piles arrived on the new Dunedin hospital site yesterday, despite the government saying it might not even build a hospital there.
Small signs economy looking up
Small signs economy looking up
A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has apologised to all staff for her behaviour.