Chris Morris

The man in charge of Forsyth Barr Stadium is dismissing talk of a new rival in the north, saying the "build it they will come" approach will not be enough for Christchurch.

A shareholders group fears thousands of investors left out of pocket by the Forestlands group of companies will receive only "a fraction" of the $18million set aside for them.

Dunedin will play host to its first rose wedding party from China when up to 30 happy couples visit to get married later this year.

The Dunedin City Council says victory in a long-running legal fight to protect the landmark shape of Saddle Hill from a quarry shows it was right to turn to the courts.

A Dunedin investor among those fighting for a payout from the Forestlands group says a bid to place the companies in liquidation does not go far enough.

A Royal Commission on historic abuse in state care will ``fail'' survivors - including those still suffering in Otago - unless faith-based institutions are included, a campaigner says.

A report outlining early options and costs for a new approach to organic waste in Dunedin is a starting point for debate, the Dunedin City Council says.

Dunedin city councillors have been given an assurance they have time to make the ''right'' decision on the type of LED lights to be installed across the city.

The University of Otago is refusing to answer further questions about an independent review of controversial second-year law camps, saying to do so would be ''counterproductive''.

People who litter or dump rubbish illegally in Dunedin could soon be fined up to $400, after the Dunedin city councillors backed a plan for extra enforcement powers.

The University of Otago has called in an independent barrister to review complaints about inappropriate behaviour at controversial second-year law camps.

An online tribute page to the former dean of the University of Otago's Faculty of Law has been flooded with support.

The public spat over a road name inside a North Taieri subdivision has taken another twist, after the Dunedin City Council voted to make up its own.

Norwegian rally driver Mads Ostberg is used to driving the best.

 There were pointed fingers and words of encouragement as ratepayers had their say on the Dunedin City Council’s 10-year plan yesterday.

Dunedin's GigCity status could help deliver a big win, as a major employer eyes a move south that could bring 300 jobs with it, Mayor Dave Cull says.

The Dunedin City Council will consider designating High St as a cable car route to support the push to return heritage transport to the city.

A key figure in Dunedin's tourism industry has blasted the performance of Enterprise Dunedin, saying it has been an ''unmitigated disaster'' and change is needed.