Councillor wants rail speeded up
Councillor wants rail speeded up
The city councillor pushing for the return of a commuter rail service to Dunedin hopes to fast-track the idea.
Chris Morris
'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past
'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past
Windows covered by a psychedelic paint job concealed a dark secret in Invercargill. Now one victim of a Marist Brother who raped children is letting the sunlight in. Chris Morris reports
Commuter train trial mooted
Commuter train trial mooted
The Government should be asked to fund a trial return of commuter rail services in Dunedin, a Dunedin city councillor says.
Waterfront playground plan
Waterfront playground plan
A Margaret Mahy-style playground on Dunedin's waterfront could be among the first local projects to proceed if the city secures a slice of the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund.
DCC investigating suspected fraud cases
DCC investigating suspected fraud cases
Independent auditors have been called in as the Dunedin City Council continues to investigate five cases of suspected fraud.
'Urgent' action on rain radar needed
'Urgent' action on rain radar needed
The MetService needs to take "urgent" action to accelerate plans for a rain radar in Otago, a Dunedin city councillor says.
'More inclusive' meeting schedules mooted for council
'More inclusive' meeting schedules mooted for council
A push by a Dunedin city councillor to make local government meetings more accommodating could soon be Local Government New Zealand policy.
Decorations merely on hold
Christmas decorations merely on hold
The Dunedin City Council says it has no plans to ''get rid of Christmas'', despite the lack of festive decorations in city streets.
Fears for city’s water network
Fears for city’s water network
A network of pipes carrying drinking water to Dunedin is "hanging by a thread" as the Dunedin City Council prepares for a nearly $1 million upgrade, it has been claimed.
2nd French solo sailor arrives in Dunedin
2nd French solo sailor arrives in Dunedin
A second French sailor taking part in a single-handed circumnavigation event has stopped off in Dunedin, but only after taking further damage.
Cost for last month’s storm $3m and rising
Cost for last month’s storm $3m and rising
The cost of last month’s big storm — which inundated parts of the Clutha district and Dunedin — is climbing.
Dunedin's ‘stable growth’ continues
Dunedin's ‘stable growth’ continues
Dunedin is going from strength to strength as new figures underscore a prolonged period of "stable growth" for the city.
Orientation alcohol ban around stadium again
Orientation alcohol ban around stadium again
A temporary alcohol ban will again be in force around Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium during next year’s Orientation events.
Hosed-off owner takes to toby
Controversial leaking toby tap fixed
A Dunedin homeowner locked in a months-long dispute with the Dunedin City Council over a leaking water toby has taken matters into his own hands.
Think ahead to find a space at sports events
Think ahead to find a space at sports events
Sports fans in Dunedin are being warned to plan ahead if they are heading to Logan Park this weekend.
Council may need to help fund social housing
Council may need to help fund social housing
The Dunedin City Council will have to consider reaching into its own pocket to help alleviate a growing social and community housing shortage in the city, councillors say.
Infrastructure agency elicits DCC concern
Infrastructure agency elicits DCC concern
Concerns a new national infrastructure agency could one day take control of ratepayers' assets mean it will have to be watched closely, some Dunedin city councillors say.
Call for better signage about vehicle ban
Call for better signage about vehicle ban
The Dunedin City Council needs to do more to educate the public about new rules prohibiting vehicles from the city's beaches, it has been suggested.
Crises made Bidrose stronger
Crises made Bidrose stronger
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose says a trial by fire has made her a better leader.
Harbour plan inspired by nature
Development inspired by nature
As a key decision on funding for Dunedin’s waterfront development approaches, figures behind the project say it is not just a bunch of new buildings. It’s also about saving the world, Chris Morris reports.