'Transformational' project backed
Government backs 'transformational' project
Government backing for Dunedin's waterfront vision is being touted as part of a wider push to help fuel a resurgence of the city.
Chris Morris
$820k from Govt for waterfront project
Govt gives $820k for Dunedin's waterfront project
The Government has this afternoon confirmed a cash injection of $820,000 for Dunedin's waterfront development project.
Govt chips in for waterfront project
Govt chips in for waterfront project
A cash injection for Dunedin's waterfront development from the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund is just the start, but developers are already lining up to back the project, the DCC says.
Insurance 'market failure'
Insurance 'market failure'
Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope is calling for government intervention in the insurance industry to tackle "market failure" he says is a threat to heritage buildings across the country.
Demolition plans upset maritime union
Demolition plans upset maritime union
Members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand are "deeply concerned" Port Otago is considering the demolition of their Port Chalmers headquarters.
Hoopers Inlet shed to be rebuilt
Hoopers Inlet shed to be rebuilt
The Hoopers Inlet boat shed loved by photographers around the world is set to return to Otago Peninsula.
Rescue 'united the world'
Rescue 'united the world'
A group of Thai students in Dunedin had a special reason to smile yesterday, as they celebrated the international rescue that saved 12 boys and their football coach from deep inside a flooded cave.
'I am building a boat, by God'
Vow to keep building after 'nonsense' ruling
An Aramoana man is vowing to continue his boat-building, despite a government department declaring his ark-like structure a house.
Gore house fire being investigated
Gore house fire being investigated
Police and fire investigators are working to establish the cause of a house fire in Gore on Friday night that left a man with serious injuries.
Gastro facility open day
Gastro facility open day
It is elegantly open-plan, full of natural light and boasts city and harbour views to die for.
Traditional Maori kites part of cultural workshop
Traditional Maori kites part of cultural workshop
Children building kites also got a chance to learn about Maori culture over the weekend.
Hopes for no more flooding as clean-up goes on
Hopes for no more flooding as clean-up goes on
Dunedin City Council staff are crossing their fingers and hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s flooding, as the clean-up operation sits poised to enter its second year.
Man seriously hurt in Gore house fire
Man seriously hurt in Gore house fire
Police and fire investigators are working to establish the cause of a house fire in Gore that left a man with serious injuries.
NZTA extends street light replacement subsidy
NZTA extends street light replacement subsidy
A subsidy expected to cover most of the cost of Dunedin’s $12 million street-light upgrade has been extended by the NZ Transport Agency.
Search for library site starts
Search for library site starts
The Dunedin City Council is set to appoint a project manager to push ahead with a long-awaited library and community hub in South Dunedin.
Council apology for debt claim
Council apology for debt claim
The Dunedin City Council has apologised to Fisher & Paykel for an "incorrect assumption" after suggesting the company owed ratepayers $75,000.
Ex-councillor: ORC shares blame for Sutton bridge collapse
Ex-councillor: ORC shares blame for Sutton bridge collapse
A former regional councillor says the Otago Regional Council must shoulder some blame for the collapse of the historic Sutton Bridge.
Manuka display options being investigated
Manuka display options being investigated
The Dunedin City Council is dusting off a long-awaited - and potentially expensive - plan to reinstate the remains of a historic manuka causeway in the Wall Street mall.
Toitu head has period of extended leave
Toitu head has period of extended leave
A temporary replacement has been called in after the director of Dunedin's award-winning Toitu Otago Settlers Museum opted for extended leave.
City council claims costs from F&P
City council claims costs from F&P
Fisher and Paykel Appliances has moved 13 call centre staff out of Dunedin's Wall Street mall, but says it remains committed to the city and the future looks bright.