Chris Morris

Vandervis censured over staff treatment

Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is vowing to continue using his ‘‘loud’’ voice despite being censured by his colleagues for aggressive behaviour towards a Dunedin City Council staff member.

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

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

Old mine tunnels during construction of the Green Island motorway. Photo: Fulton Hogan.

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

The car park has long been at the centre of discussion as a potential hotel site. Photo: ODT

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.

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

A sad moment as miners bring the body of Mervyn Thomas out of the mine where a fall of rock and...

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

The Taieri Gorge train crosses Dukes Rd. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

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

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

The fire near Middlemarch has spread rapidly in hot, windy conditions, burning through 2400ha of...

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

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

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

The William Martin Recreation Reserve has been closed because of sinkholes. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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

Cars clog both northbound lanes on Cumberland St in Dunedin yesterday afternoon. Inset: A similar...

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’

Dunedin North Labour MP David Clark (right), pictured with former Invermay head Dr Jock Allison ...

‘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

Ever get the feeling you are being watched?

Iranian protesters’ plight critical

An Iranian student in Dunedin is keeping a close eye on events in his home country, after...

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.

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