Chris Morris

Former Kavanagh pupils add to renaming calls

Former Kavanagh College pupils Sam Murphy (left) and Christian McNab want the college board of...

Former Kavanagh pupils add to renaming calls

Former pupils at Dunedin's Kavanagh College are joining calls for the Catholic school's name to be changed in the wake of recent revelations about historic sexual abuse within the Dunedin diocese.

Dunedin rescue effort for endangered kauri

Dunedin Amenities Society president Paul Pope gets among a kauri tree grove established near...

Dunedin rescue effort for endangered kauri

As kauri dieback threatens the future of the giants of North Island forests, the colder climate of Dunedin could provide a lifeboat for the species.

Communities respond to abuse: Dunedin opted for ‘prayer and penance’

Vulnerable New Zealand children were failed by the church and state, an official says. Photo: file

Communities respond to abuse: Dunedin opted for ‘prayer and penance’

There are no immediate plans for the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin to follow in Wellington’s footsteps by asking priests to fast to atone for historic sexual abuse by clergy.

Dunedin lags behind on tourist spending

Dunedin Railway Station in springtime. Photo: Getty Images

Dunedin lags behind on tourist spending

New figures showing Dunedin lags behind other centres in tourist spending is a cause for concern, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.

Insurance delays hold up building repairs

Insurance problems are behind delayed repairs to the front of King Edward Court, five months on...

Insurance delays hold up building repairs

Repairs to a prominent Dunedin heritage building damaged by an out-of-control truck have been stalled for months by insurance delays.

Eagles to land in Dunedin

The Eagles to play Dunedin

The Eagles will be winging their way to Dunedin next year for a concert which promoters say will be the biggest of their Australasian tour.

Aurora profit slashed as upgrade continues

Aurora Energy profits have been slashed, and debt is climbing, as the company ramps up spending to fix its ageing network.

'Stellar year' sees stadium manager in the black, again

Forsyth Barr Stadium in concert colours. Photo: Pieter Du Plessis

'Stellar year' sees stadium manager in the black, again

The company running Forsyth Barr Stadium has delivered its third consecutive profit, and the man in charge hopes the days of losses are behind it.

Twyford puts focus on regional and local roads

Transport Minister Phil Twyford outlines the Coalition Government's plans for the sector during...

Twyford puts focus on regional and local roads

Transport Minister Phil Twyford has blasted the previous National-led Government's neglect of regional roads, saying it has cost lives.

Teacher referred to police over Dunedin abuse

A former Catholic school teacher who admitted the historic abuse of then-Dunedin boy Peter Boock is now the subject of a police complaint from two sources.

Problem with ice stadium

The Dunedin Ice Stadium could be forced to close to fix - of all things - a block of ice forming underneath its ice rinks.

The Hollies to play Dunedin concert

1960s supergroup The Hollies are coming back to Dunedin in February.

'Unlawful' proctor 'not a bad dude'

University of Otago proctor Dave Scott says he made a mistake, but is not a criminal, after...

'Unlawful' proctor 'not a bad dude'

The bong incident involving the University of Otago's proctor was ''unlawful'' and part of a worrying trend by the institution to extend its reach beyond the campus, a law expert says.

Boat club's ambitions for centenary

Broad Bay Boating Club rebuild committee member Chris Charteris-Wright shows off a model of the...

Boat club's ambitions for centenary

The Broad Bay Boating Club wants to turn a model into reality in time for its centenary celebrations.

College’s handling of abuse revelation blasted

Sexual abuse victim Peter Boock now. Photos: Supplied

College’s handling of abuse revelation blasted

A support group for survivors of sexual abuse has blasted a Catholic college for defending one of its teachers, even after he admitted the historic sexual abuse of former Dunedin man Peter Boock.

Aurora denies conflict of interest claims

Aurora Energy has rejected claims of a conflict of interest over the independent review of its electricity network following an investigation.

Developer silent on hotel plans

The man behind a contentious bid to build a five-star hotel in Dunedin is refusing to say whether he will continue his push for the project.

Dementia proposal winner

Southern Innovation Challenge category winners (back row, left to right) antidote Pharmacies...

Dementia proposal winner

The long road travelled by Central Otago families visiting loved ones with dementia in Dunedin has sparked a proposed new community approach to care.

Anzac Ave cycleway nearly completed, on schedule

Dunedin's newest cycleway, running along Anzac Ave, is close to completion. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Anzac Ave cycleway nearly completed, on schedule

Dunedin's latest cycleway is nearing completion.

DCC fills its urban design, heritage roles

The Dunedin City Council has recruited Andrea Farminer (left) as the council's new heritage...

DCC fills its urban design, heritage roles

The Dunedin City Council has recruited two new staff responsible for heritage and urban design issues, and says the appointments will be critical in the years ahead.

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