End of an era for homeware retailer
End of an era for homeware retailer
A Dunedin homeware retailer says a "very challenging" economic climate has forced them to close their doors, and warns the challenges for business are far from over.
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Sector may provide NZ blueprint: Bayly
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Sector may provide NZ blueprint: Bayly
Dunedin's engineering and manufacturing sector could provide the blueprint for the rest of the country as long as it works together, says the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing.
Jones praises ‘backbone’ of NZ goldmining
Jones praises ‘backbone’ of NZ goldmining
Resources Minister Shane Jones has praised an Otago goldmine as ‘‘the backbone’’ of New Zealand’s goldmining industry, and has called on the rest of the country to follow in its footsteps.
Stonka of a Tonka
Dream come true for Tonka loving minister
The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in the South Island - and Resources Minister Shane Jones couldn't be happier with it.
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Councillor labelled bigot after questioning ‘sexual politics’
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Councillor labelled bigot after questioning ‘sexual politics’
A Dunedin city councillor has been labelled a bigot after raising concerns about the city’s library being a stage for "sexual politics" over the hosting of a drag story time event.
Stonka of a Tonka
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric
The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
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New tech hoped to increase wood burner efficiency
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New tech hoped to increase wood burner efficiency
A Dunedin fireplace manufacturer says its technological innovation means woodburners may still have a place in modern homes.
Projected drop only a blip: manager
Projected drop only a blip: manager
Port Otago is confident an expected 20% hit to their cruise ship numbers next season is only a temporary blip.
Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed
Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed
A key rail connection being severed by a washed away pier is "another warning shot" investment is needed in South Island infrastructure, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says.
New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest
New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest
Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a South Island-based company is not afraid to build big.
Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store
Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store
Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.
Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin
Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin
Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.
Southern prefab homes may be NZ’s largest
Big prefabricated homes may be NZ’s largest
Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a Balclutha-based transportable home company is not afraid to build big.
Child struck and injured in St Kilda
Child struck and injured in St Kilda
Emergency services attend an incident in which a child was injured after being struck by a car in St Kilda yesterday.
Headbutted officer treated
Headbutted officer treated
A police officer received medical attention after being headbutted in the face by a wanted man in an abandoned building.
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A company that hopes for testing times
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A company that hopes for testing times
A Dunedin start-up company is pioneering a new test to detect performance enhancing drugs in athletes from the prick of a finger — with hopes it could make an appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles...
Surfers unhurt in crash down bank
Surfers unhurt in crash down bank
A group of surfers escaped unscathed after their car left the road and flew down a bank near Dunedin yesterday.
Lucky escape as car 'nails it into tree'
Lucky escape as car 'nails it into tree'
A group of surfers escaped unscathed when their car left the road and flew down a bank near Dunedin this afternoon.
Child hit by car in St Kilda
Child hit by car in St Kilda
A child has been injured after being struck by a car in St Kilda this morning.
Cop headbutted in Dunedin attack
Cop headbutted in Dunedin attack
A Dunedin police officer received medical attention after being heatbutted in the face by a wanted man in an abandoned building.