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Laws in close call for seat on council
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Laws in close call for seat on council
Prominent Otago regional councillor Michael Laws could have trouble holding on to his seat.
Cas Saunders
Fresh face wins the youth vote
Fresh face wins the youth vote
The Otago Regional Council is getting a new, fresher face after voters decided a 21-year-old student would fit the bill, while the fate of one incumbent is hanging on a single vote.
Returning board members fare well, two lose seats
Returning board members fare well, two lose seats
Only two incumbents missed out on re-election to Dunedin community boards.
Former circus master steps into the ring
Former circus master steps into the ring
The four new Dunedin City councillors and one returning face are set to hit the ground running, while one incumbent is ‘‘gutted’’ to have missed out.
Armed police attend incident; man seriously injured
Armed police attend incident; man seriously injured
Armed police approach a Dunedin property where a man was seriously injured during a "grievous" assault, yesterday morning.
Charity seeks cash from public or it could be curtains
Charity seeks cash from public or it could be curtains
A Dunedin charity providing free curtains to people in need has hit the streets asking for support.
Torch run special assignment for police, Olympians
Torch run special assignment for police, Olympians
Talent was burning bright yesterday as Otago Special Olympics athletes were joined on their torch run by members of the Dunedin police and fire services.
Man seriously injured after 'grievous' assault
Man seriously injured after 'grievous' assault
A man has been seriously injured following a "grievous" assault in Dunedin.
George St redevelopment paves the way
George St redevelopment paves the way
The pavers are being placed and the first tree planted, with less than a month to go before the first part of the George St redevelopment is complete.
Chief executive to hold fort until new council sworn in
Chief executive to hold fort until new council sworn in
As the election date draws closer, the Dunedin City Council has decided on who will hold down the fort until the new council is sworn into office later this month.
Work continues on new HQ
Work continues on new HQ
Geotech workmen use drilling equipment outside the former central Dunedin Warehouse site, which is set to become the new headquarters of the Otago Regional Council.
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Voter turnout building in South
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Voter turnout building in South
Voter turnout has picked up in some areas across the South as an informal poll has suggested a tight race among four of the candidates for Dunedin mayor.
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Sticker spreader sparks unrest; Vandervis' trailer taken
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Sticker spreader sparks unrest; Vandervis' trailer taken
A mayoral aspirant sticking his own advertising on competitors’ hoardings is just the latest drama faced by Dunedin City Council candidates with their signs.
Attracting the unusual
Big-beaked bird dines out on scone
A starling with an unusual beak has developed a taste for cheese scones in one Dunedin man’s backyard.
No diving as work at Moana pool continues
No diving as work at Moana pool continues
People will not be springing off the original diving board at Moana Pool for at least a month while seismic strengthening is carried out.
Passenger satisfaction down with reduced bus timetable
Passenger satisfaction down with reduced bus timetable
Bus user satisfaction has dropped in Dunedin amid driver shortages and a reduced timetable.
Prentice officially singing praises of trust
Prentice officially singing praises of trust
An award-winning country singer is joining the ranks of the region’s helicopter rescue trust, less than a year after being rescued by the service herself.
Preparations going swimmingly for pool reopening
Preparations going swimmingly for pool reopening
Interest from swimmers is hotting up as Dunedin’s salt water pool prepares to open on Saturday.
Traffic controls remain in Pitt St
Traffic controls remain in Pitt St
Traffic management remains in place on Pitt St almost a month after rainfall caused a slip that the Dunedin City Council deemed as "no immediate threat" to residents in surrounding properties...
Driver more than twice legal limit had 3-year-old in car
Driver more than twice legal limit had 3-year-old in car
A drunk driver caught in Mosgiel with a 3-year-old in the back seat of her car was more than twice the legal limit, police say.