Grant Miller

Exit caused by drop in international student numbers

Exit caused by drop in international student numbers

Otago Polytechnic’s global engagement director has accepted voluntary redundancy amid a downturn in the international student market caused by Covid-19.

‘Answers are important to us’

Dr Mohammad Alayan outside the Al Noor mosque, Christchurch. Photo: Allied Press files

‘Answers are important to us’

Otago Muslims are not sure suppressing content from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings is doing the right thing by victims.

Dramatic afternoon for raft rescuers

Spotting an upside-down raft and then searching for its occupants made for a much more eventful afternoon than a group of teenage paddlers near Queenstown had expected.

Stalwart to pass Christmas tree-lighting baton

Marilyn Anderson has often led Dunedin’s ceremony for lighting up the Christmas tree in the...

Stalwart to pass Christmas tree-lighting baton

After 15 years of determining when Dunedin’s Christmas tree in the Octagon will be lit up for the festive season, Marilyn Anderson is handing over the assignment.

Ailing tree to be assessed to determine action

An ailing ash tree at the corner of Hanover and Castle Sts in Dunedin is listed as significant....

Ailing tree to be assessed to determine action

An arborist will examine an ailing ash tree in central Dunedin to see if it can be saved or if steps can be taken to make it safer.

Third site may be included in build

A concept design image for the new Dunedin Hospital buildings. The design continues to be refined...

Third site may be included in build

The New Dunedin Hospital development may extend to a third site in the central city.

Urged to support train trip trials this summer

Urged to support train trip trials this summer

A summer trial of train trips from Dunedin will be a chance for the rail operator to test the waters and, if it goes well, themed rides could be a feature of the city’s future.

Interim managers remain

The interim leadership team at the Dunedin City Council will stay in place until at least the end of March.

Two injured in Dunedin crashes

Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Ocean View. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Two injured in Dunedin crashes

Two people have been taken to hospital after separate crashes around Dunedin this afternoon.

Doc open to discussion of developing more cycle trails

More cycling tracks and mountain-biking trails are likely in Otago.

Library interfaith prayer area format open to change

Dunedin City Council community services general manager Simon Pickford (left)
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Library interfaith prayer area format open to change

The original vision for an interfaith prayer area at Dunedin City Library — with a separate Muslim space — could be revamped.

Report takes aim at Shadbolt

Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark (left), Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt and chief executive Clare...

Report takes aim at Shadbolt

A major intervention is set to shore up Invercargill City Council’s faltering leadership, as Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt struggles to keep up with the demands of his job.

Shadbolt not prepared to be ‘convenient scapegoat’

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt during a press conference yesterday. Photo: Luisa Girao

Shadbolt not prepared to be ‘convenient scapegoat’

Faced with an independent report that said he was struggling to do significant aspects of his job, Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt tried to deflect the unflattering attention.

Shadbolt defiant in wake of report

Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has rejected major tenets of an independent report that says he is struggling to carry out significant aspects of his role.

Cadbury factory demolition project finds more asbestos than expected

Demolition work has continued in St Andrew St, Dunedin, clearing the way for Dunedin’s new...

Cadbury factory demolition project finds more asbestos than expected

Asbestos removal from Dunedin’s old Cadbury factory is expected to be completed about April.

Rail trips back on track

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins (left) and Dunedin City Holdings Ltd chairman Keith Cooper celebrate...

Rail trips back on track

Scenic train trips from Dunedin will be trialled this summer to test whether domestic tourists and Otago residents are keen to jump on board.

Vandervis challenges DCC censure in High Court

Vandervis challenges DCC censure in High Court

A flawed and unfair investigation resulted in an unjust censure for a Dunedin city councillor, the High Court at Dunedin has been told.

Vandervis inquiry 'flawed and unfair', High Court told

An investigation into Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis' censure over an exchange with a staff member about parking was flawed and unfair, the High Court has been told.

Asbestos forces venue change

The Portobello Coronation Hall is closed while asbestos is removed from the building. PHOTO:...

Asbestos forces venue change

A Dunedin theatre group had to secure a late change of venue when it turned out a community hall was closed to enable the safe removal of asbestos.

Prayer room at library coming along

Workmen construct the prayer room on the Dunedin Public Library’s first floor yesterday.PHOTO...

Prayer room at library coming along

The idea of a prayer room at the Dunedin City Library came after city council staff visited the Al Huda Mosque.

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