Tenders invited for planning ACC building
Tenders invited for planning ACC building
The Accident Compensation Corporation is calling for contractors to help develop plans for a new multistorey building in Dunedin.
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Collision blamed on rule change
Change in road rules blamed for collision
A St Kilda resident who had a ute crash through his hedge says the change to give-way rules to accommodate cyclists was to blame for the accident.
Fake gun used in robbery
Fake gun used in robbery
Police are investigating after a Dunedin dairy was robbed by a man brandishing a fake gun.
Freedom camping problems 'solved'
Freedom camping problems 'solved'
The days of Warrington residents stumbling across human waste in the dunes are long gone and locals say the Dunedin City Council’s freedom-camping policies are paying off.
Crackdown on freeloaders
Crackdown on freeloaders
Thousands of rule-breaking freedom campers are skipping the country without paying fines and the Queenstown Lakes District Council says it is time to get tough.
VR game gripe hits headlines
VR game gripe hits headlines
A Dunedin games developer has made headlines across the globe after bemoaning ''the hard truth'' about making virtual reality games.
Grey days to continue for at least a week
Grey days to continue for at least a week
Dunedin is in for a wet start to 2017, with rain and cool temperatures expected to hang around for at least the next week.
Three flown off remote track after calling for help
Three flown off remote track after calling for help
Three trampers were airlifted to safety after becoming stuck on a remote track in Mt Aspiring National Park yesterday.
NZ’s stand could have consequences
NZ’s stand could have consequences
New Zealand’s leadership role in a UN resolution condemning Israel’s continued settlements could affect its relationship with the incoming Donald Trump administration, a University of Otago...
Trampers rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park
Trampers rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park
Three trampers were airlifted to safety after becoming stuck on a remote track in Mt Aspiring National Park today.
New facade, name for uni building
New facade, name for uni building
An ageing University of Otago building is showing its new skin as a multimillion-dollar upgrade brings it into the 21st century.
Director for $30m pole project
Director for $30m pole project
Lines company Aurora Energy has appointed a director to oversee its $30.25million pole replacement programme.
Damage to roses, bushes, trees
Damage to roses, bushes, trees
Trees and native bushes are now thought to have been damaged by a mysterious substance which decimated heritage roses at a Dunedin cemetery.
Dunedin the place to be
Dunedin the place to be
Wafaa Al Ashram says moving to Dunedin after escaping war-torn Syria is the best thing that has ever happened to her.
Traps to be moved away from track
Traps to be moved away from track
The Dunedin City Council has told a Tb eradication group to remove traps next to popular walking tracks after concern they put people and dogs at risk.
Deadly risk in downed line
Deadly risk in downed line
A downed line that sent a high-voltage current down an electric fence on a Port Chalmers property yesterday could have been deadly.
New retirement village planned for Mosgiel
Another Mosgiel complex planned
Plans for an ''extensive'' multimillion-dollar retirement village on the outskirts of Mosgiel have been hailed as a positive for the rapidly-growing area.
Creatures populate reserve for game
Creatures populate reserve for game
An empty Dunedin reserve has been taken over by dinosaurs, kittens and unicorns as part of an augmented reality game aimed at keeping the city's children active.
Third executive leaves Delta
Third executive jumps Delta ship
Half of Delta's executive leadership team has jumped ship as fallout from the pole scandal continues to rock the company.
What goes around . . .
What goes around . . .
A good Samaritan spread Christmas cheer in Dunedin by taping change to a parking machine yesterday.