Rev-eeled! Otago scientist unveils Loch Ness findings
Rev-eeled! Otago scientist unveils Loch Ness findings
A University of Otago scientist has tonight announced the findings of his investigation into the existence of the fabled Loch Ness Monster.
David Loughrey
Ellis researchers say appeal case should continue
Ellis researchers say appeal case should continue
A Dunedin writer and a former University of Otago academic involved in research on the Peter Ellis creche sex case say a Supreme Court appeal needs to go ahead, despite Mr Ellis' death yesterday.
Peter Ellis dies, court case future uncertain
Peter Ellis dies, court case future uncertain
The man at the centre of the Christchurch creche sex case, Peter Ellis, has died while fighting to declare his innocence.
Fire near Brighton extinguished
Fire near Brighton extinguished
Firefighters this afternoon extinguished a small blaze by Taieri Mouth Rd, about 4km south of Brighton.
Erosion protection for Middle Beach
Erosion protection for Middle Beach
Labourer Sam Russell works on large sand bags that will help shore up Middle Beach against erosion for the next few months.
Need to keep open mind on fluoride research: specialist
Need to keep open mind on fluoride research: specialist
Fluoride is considered both safe and effective in New Zealand, but the health community needs to monitor new studies and not get stuck in scientific dogma, a specialist in the area says.
ACC confirms new building for Dunedin
ACC confirms new building for Dunedin
Dunedin is set for more major construction after ACC yesterday confirmed it was still planning a new building for the 500 staff it wants to have in the city.
Anti-fluoride billboard removed
Anti-fluoride billboard removed
A large anti-fluoride billboard outside Dunedin Airport lasted just a couple of days before workers were instructed to tear it down.
Jobless numbers remain high in Dunedin
Jobless numbers remain high in Dunedin
Dunedin's unemployment rate remains persistently above the national average, but there are hopes major building projects like the new Dunedin Hospital may help bring it down.
Loughrey's Dunedin: Cancer has an upside
Turns out cancer has an upside
Some people see cancer as a mostly negative thing that should be approached with tears and remonstrations with whatever god one blames. But David Loughrey can see many positives following his diagnosis.
Foundation closing but police to continue message
Foundation closing but police to continue message
The foundation set up to teach young people about abusive relationships in the wake of the murder of a Dunedin woman is about to close, but its message will continue to be heard.
Smoke-free status for museum and perimeter
Smoke-free status for museum and perimeter
The air around the Otago Museum just got a little fresher.
Role to identify worker sources, entry barriers
Role to identify worker sources, entry barriers
The first part of finding a source for workers for the new Dunedin Hospital build is nearly complete.
Boutique hotel gets go-ahead from council
Allbell Chambers boutique hotel gets go-ahead from council
A 24-room hotel planned for a heritage listed building in Stuart St near the Octagon has been given the go-ahead.
Gradual growth in use of new city cycleways
Gradual growth in use of new city cycleways
Dunedin's cycleways appear to be recording a slow but steady increase in use.
Cancer no battle and the small stuff satisfies
Cancer no battle and the small stuff satisfies
After he developed an unexpected new relationship with cancer* recently, David Loughrey has been stepping carefully through the nomenclature and narratives surrounding that disease. He also...
238,000 cruise passengers spend $60 million
238,000 cruise passengers spend $60 million
More proof of Dunedin's stellar cruise ship season came yesterday in figures that showed spending jumped a massive 26%, topping $60million for the season.
$60m cruise spending boost for Dunedin
$60m cruise spending boost for Dunedin
Dunedin's cruise ship spending topped $60 million last season, up 26%, as the national figure swelled by 28%.
A meaningless look at nihilistic tourism
A meaningless look at nihilistic tourism
David Loughrey spent last week at the Trenz tourism conference in Rotorua, where he learned about niche tourism marketing, and had a very good idea.
Celebrations but 'I don't feel 100'
Celebrations but 'I don't feel 100'
For Muriel Barbara, 100 is just a number.