Thousands turn out to ring in the Year of the Pig
Thousands turn out to ring in the Year of the Pig
The Year of the Pig is being welcomed in style as thousands of people celebrate Chinese New Year in Dunedin tonight.
Chris Morris
Street upgrade proposal 'quite scary'
Street upgrade proposal 'quite scary'
A proposal to charge some Dunedin businesses up to 10% of the cost of some street upgrades has been questioned by the Otago Chamber of Commerce.
Capacity crowd expected for Elton John
Capacity crowd expected for Elton John
Organisers are expecting another sellout crowd when Sir Elton John rockets back to Dunedin as part of his farewell tour next year.
Second trial banning cars from in front of rail station
Second trial banning cars from in front of rail station
The pedestrianisation of the area in front of the Dunedin Railway Station will be trialled for a second time.
Esplanade no-car trial views mixed
Esplanade no-car trial views mixed
A proposal to pedestrianise part of the Esplanade in St Clair, while also boosting parking in the area, has received both brickbats and bouquets.
$77m boost to city from stadium
$77m boost to city from stadium
A record year just got better for Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, with major events boosting the city's economy by $77 million.
Dunedin's job growth strategy close to target
Dunedin's job growth strategy close to target
Dunedin's economy continues to surge ahead, but the results of a review of the Dunedin City Council's in-house economic development agency remain under wraps for now.
$400m in assets at risk from sea level rise
$400m in assets at risk from sea level rise
More than $400million worth of roads and other assets owned by the Dunedin City Council are under threat from predicted sea level rise, underscoring the need for government help, Mayor Dave Cull says.
Scheme to pedestrianise Esplanade suggested
Scheme to pedestrianise Esplanade suggested
A fresh bid to pedestrianise part of the Esplanade at St Clair is being promoted by a Dunedin city councillor.
Community housing investment defended
Community housing investment defended
The Dunedin City Council's investment in community housing has been defended, despite a planned review aiming to address a $100,000 shortfall in the portfolio's budget.
Councillor's under-spending claims rejected by use of facts
Councillor's under-spending claims rejected by use of facts
A city councillor has been fact-checked by the Dunedin City Council chief executive after claiming a ''massive'' under-spend in stormwater infrastructure was continuing.
Street upgrade may cost businesses, landlords
Street upgrade may cost businesses, landlords
A proposal to charge some Dunedin businesses and student landlords up to 10% of the cost of some street improvements is a step closer after initial backing by most Dunedin city councillors.
Southland teen stabbed by 'stingray'
Southland teen stabbed by 'stingray'
A Southland teenager is believed to have been stabbed by a stingray at Oreti Beach.
Don't 'demonise' Lime scooters over crash - Bidrose
Don't 'demonise' Lime scooters over crash - Bidrose
Lime scooters should not be "demonised" in Dunedin, despite an accident which left a woman seriously injured, Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose says.
Clock stolen after 'a few beers' returned 65 years later
Clock stolen after 'a few beers' returned 65 years later
Dunedin man John Dore says the clock has been ticking for more than 50 years to return a treasured family heirloom to its rightful owner.
Scooter rider out of surgery, remains serious
Scooter rider out of surgery, remains serious
The female lime scooter rider struck by a truck early this morning is now out of surgery, but remains in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital.
Zimbabwean expat fears for family
Zimbabwean expat fears for family
A Zimbabwaen living in Dunedin fears for the future of his home country - and the safety of his family - as a violent crackdown continues in the African nation.
Fleetwood Mac concert signals rush on beds
Fleetwood Mac concert signals rush on beds
Demand for accommodation is already heating up in Dunedin following confirmation Fleetwood Mac is coming back.
Applause as diverted Dunedin flight lands after fault
Applause as diverted Dunedin flight lands after fault
Passengers on board an Air New Zealand flight bound for Dunedin applauded when the aircraft touched down safely in Christchurch following a mechanical fault last night.
Drain on bus hub budget
Drain on bus hub budget
The removal of temporary drainage channels - installed only weeks ago - is expected to add hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cost of Dunedin's new bus hub.