Cadbury may boost production
Cadbury may boost production
A Cadbury executive has flagged the possibility of a three-fold increase in the production of crumb at the company's Dunedin factory.
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Fisher and Paykel fuelled flames in novice rocket-maker
Fisher and Paykel fuelled flames in novice rocket-maker
The "brains" behind last week's space-rocket flight from Great Mercury Island, off the Coromandel coast, did his rocket-building "apprenticeship" at the former Fisher and Paykel plant near Mosgiel.
Who was the real Michael Swann?
Who was the real Michael Swann?
Convicted fraud and now prison inmate Michael Swann (47) has received mixed reviews from people around Dunedin who have had dealings with him.
Historic Places Trust fires back at Hagaman
Historic Places Trust fires back at Hagaman
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is alleging the Scenic Hotel Group breached an "archaeological authority" when it demolished buildings in High St, Dunedin, in September.
Dunedin drivers obey new phone law
Dunedin drivers obey new phone law
Dunedin drivers have performed well in their first month of not using handheld cellphones while in control of a car.
Artefacts confirmed as missing
Artefacts confirmed as missing
Southland Museum and Art Gallery in Invercargill has confirmed six Maori stone artefacts have gone missing and a police inquiry is under way.
Energy issues focus of trip
Energy issues focus of trip
The Dunedin City Council's library services manager, Bernie Hawke, is not waiting around for an architect to provide the design for a remodelled library.
Cadbury unveils changes
Cadbury unveils changes
Cadbury yesterday unveiled some of the $69 million of changes it has made to its Dunedin factory as it endeavours to turn it into a "centre of excellence".
Computer collection system launched
Computer collection system launched
A firm that specialises in financing computers in schools has set up a system for getting rid of them when they become obsolete.
Hotel unlikely use for library building, Scenic director says
Hotel unlikely use for library building, Scenic director says
Dunedin's biggest hotelier, Scenic Hotel Group, yesterday rejected the idea the Dunedin City Council's public library building in Moray Pl could be turned into a hotel.
New real estate Act comes into force
New real estate Act comes into force
A Wanaka member of the new Real Estate Agents Authority, Joan Harnett-Kindley, believes problems members of the public have with agents will be sorted out more quickly in future.
Hopes action deters illegal fish traders
Hopes action deters illegal fish traders
The Ministry of Fisheries hopes the outcome of a Dunedin District Court case involving the illegal purchase of fish will serve as a warning to others tempted to buy or sell on the black market.
Post office plans revealed
Post office plans revealed
Dunedin City Council staff and consultants have done "most of the homework" required to convert three floors of the former chief post office, in Princes St, into a new library.
Harbour Cone section sales mooted
Harbour Cone section sales mooted
Parts of Harbour Cone will be sold for housing if the Dunedin City Council takes the advice of the steering group it set up to find ways to protect the Otago Peninsula landmark.
Call to cordon off ex-Post Office
Call to cordon off ex-Post Office
A Dunedin woman hit by falling glass from the former Chief Post Office, in Princes St, believes the vacant building should be cordoned off for safety reasons.
Sheets of glass almost hit pedestrian
Sheets of glass almost hit pedestrian
A young Dunedin woman believes falling sheets of glass came close to killing a pedestrian in Bond St yesterday morning.
DCC grants $388,475 for projects
DCC grants $388,475 for projects
The Dunedin City Council yesterday invested $388,475 in private entrepreneurial ventures it hopes will generate jobs and income for the city.
`Suite' of parking changes on table
`Suite' of parking changes on table
The Dunedin City Council's parking officers may be instructed to look the other way when they encounter delivery vehicles parked illegally on loading zones in Dunedin's CBD.
Giant tree set to win another stay of execution
Giant tree set to win another stay of execution
A giant Wellingtonia tree in Taieri Rd will be spared the chainsaw if the Dunedin City Council follows the recommendation of its staff.
Mayor tells audience city economy is ‘in good shape'
Mayor tells audience city economy is ‘in good shape'
Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin believes the city is in such good shape its citizens can give themselves a pat on the back.