Chris Morris

Dunedin bus operators still fuming over criticism of their vehicle fleet could soon find themselves under a bigger black cloud, if even stricter emissions tests are introduced.

There are still no signs of action on a proposal to convert Dunedin's Caversham Valley rail tunnel for use by pedestrians and cyclists.

European tourists visiting Dunedin could disappear in a cloud of billowing black exhaust fumes unless the city does something about its bus fleet, tourism bosses fear.

Experts tasked with restoring Dunedin's historic Larnach family tomb got a bird's-eye view of the deterioration yesterday.

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin has apologised for the controversial "it's all white here" cricket promotion, while lashing out at media coverage of the story.

One of Dunedin's oldest family businesses is fighting for survival, amid fears it could fall victim to the economic downturn.

A major restoration is being planned for the Larnach tomb in Dunedin's Northern Cemetery.

A new film production company to be launched in Dunedin aims to lure film, television and music video projects to the city. 38 Pictures will be launched during a glitzy party at Temple Gallery tomorrow night, after quietly beginning work earlier this year.

The cost of installing solar water heating in Dunedin homes looks set to get a little cheaper, after Dunedin city councillors agreed to waive an $804 building consent fee as part of a one-year trial.

Closed-circuit television cameras will soon be zooming in on criminals in Dunedin's lower Octagon, if a $200,000 proposal to be considered by the Dunedin City Council next week is adopted.

The 125th reunion for Dunedin's Macandrew Intermediate School could not have got much better for two former pupils.

Until earlier this year, West Otago pupil Emma Shaw had never set foot in another country.

Trampers are being warned off an unauthorised track built in the shadow of an unstable cliff face at Aramoana.

A three-tonne weight limit has been introduced to ease pressure on a 100-year-old wooden bridge over the Silver Stream, near Mosgiel.