Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
The Dunedin City Council is ‘‘locked in’’ to lifting its group debt to almost $1billion, councillors have heard.
Chris Morris
Vandervis censured over 'aggressive' parking ticket exchange
Vandervis censured over 'aggressive' parking ticket exchange
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis has been censured by his colleagues after a investigation found he engaged in "loud, aggressive and intimidating behaviour" towards a staff member.
Four parties keen for city hotel
Four parties keen for city hotel
The prospect of a luxury hotel development in the heart of Dunedin is "a step closer" after four interested parties put their hands up to be involved, the Dunedin City Council says.
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
The Dunedin City Council wants to increase the amount of money it and its companies can borrow - if needed - to almost $1 billion.
Coal-mine stories dig out old memories
Coal-mine stories dig out old memories
Tales of old coal mines underneath part of the Dunedin suburb of Fairfield have brought back memories of adventure and death inside the tunnels for one former resident.
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Four developers have expressed interest in building a ‘‘high quality’’ hotel on Dunedin’s Filleul St car park site, the Dunedin City Council says.
What lies beneath?
What lies beneath?
Sinkholes in a Dunedin reserve offer a glimpse into a subterranean world of abandoned coal mines, hewn by hand more than a century ago. They're also a reminder of risks lurking below. Chris Morris goes digging.
City industry’s tough, dangerous history
City industry’s tough, dangerous history
It was difficult work in dangerous conditions, but it kept the lights burning.
More discussion on train service agreed to
More discussion on train service agreed to
Dunedin Railways says it is committed to listening as it reconsiders its decision to axe train trips to Middlemarch.
Sanctions on Vandervis to be discussed
Sanctions on Vandervis to be discussed
Dunedin city councillors will consider sanctions against one of their own, when the findings of an investigation into "aggressive" behaviour by Cr Lee Vandervis are debated next week.
Cull gets the role he wanted
Cull gets the role he wanted
Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull says he is up for the challenge after being named as the chairman of the Southern District Health Board.
Deep Stream catchment declared safe
Deep Stream catchment declared safe
The Deep Stream water supply to Dunedin is expected to be back in service by the middle of next week following a major fire last month, the DCC says.
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Dunedin city councillors will consider sanctions against one of their own, when the findings of an investigation into ‘‘aggressive’’ behaviour by Cr Lee Vandervis are debated next week.
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Dunedin's Deep Stream water supply is expected to be back in service by the middle of next week, after testing confirmed it was now safe to drink following contamination after a major fire last month.
Sinkholes linked to mine
Sinkholes linked to mine
Large parts of the Fairfield suburb, in Dunedin, could be at risk of localised subsidence as a result of deteriorating coal mines hidden beneath residents’ feet, the Dunedin City Council has been warned.
Invermay staff seek details on their future
Invermay staff seek details on their future
AgResearch is refusing to answer questions about its commitment to keeping key staff at Invermay, as concern mounts that staff at the Dunedin research campus are being kept in the dark.
Commissioner: little worry over sensors
Commissioner: little worry over sensors
The privacy of Dunedin motorists is not on the line, as long as data collected by a planned network of new traffic monitoring sensors is handled responsibly, the Privacy Commissioner’s office says.
‘Invermay is here to stay’
‘Invermay is here to stay’
Campaigners are declaring victory in the six-year fight to save Dunedin’s Invermay research campus and the dozens of top science jobs still based there.
Network of sensors to monitor city traffic
Network of sensors to monitor city traffic
Ever get the feeling you are being watched?
Iranian protesters’ plight critical
Iranian protesters’ plight critical
An Iranian student studying in Dunedin believes his home country may be on the brink of another revolution, after weeks of protests and a violent crackdown that has left hundreds of people dead.