Downer response improves
Downer response improves
The Dunedin City Council is confident problems with the new contractor in charge of the city's mud-tanks will be resolved.
Chris Morris
Fate of historic foundry building uncertain
Fate of historic foundry building uncertain
If its walls could talk, the old brick building on the edge of Port Chalmers would have more than a century of stories to tell.
Vibrant hub envisioned
Vibrant hub envisioned in place of dilapidation
A lane-way of faded buildings, rusted pipes and graffiti could be Dunedin’s next big thing. Chris Morris reports.
3-D crossings to help keep students safe
3-D crossings to help keep students safe
The Dunedin City Council is introducing new 3-D pedestrian crossings in Clyde St, but says the initiative could be just the start of a wider programme.
No explanation on DCC horse stance
No explanation on DCC horse stance
The Dunedin City Council is refusing to say why it spooked the horses, as the Otago Regional Council rides to the rescue.
Protecting dunes focus, not horse ban, DCC says
Protecting dunes focus, not horse ban, DCC says
The Dunedin City Council is struggling to explain a rule change that riders fear could force horses off the city's beaches.
St Clair roundabout plan welcomed
Businesses welcome proposed St Clair roundabout
Plans for a new roundabout at a busy St Clair intersection are being welcomed by business owners who say it is lucky nobody has been killed there.
Plan for horses on beaches ‘overkill’
Plan for horses on beaches ‘overkill’
Nostrils are flaring as the Dunedin City Council faces a backlash over tougher new rules for horses on the city’s beaches.
Sammy’s 'safe for another generation'
DCC steps in to save Sammy’s
The Dunedin City Council has stepped in to save the former Sammy’s nightlife venue in a deal that will also boost the warehouse precinct’s redevelopment.
Chick finally returns to family nest
Chick finally returns to family nest
Dunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick is back home and "doing very well" after a stint in intensive care.
Council steps in to save Sammy's
Dunedin council saving Sammy's
The Dunedin City Council has stepped in to save the former Sammy's building from possible demolition.
‘ODT’ delivery boy helps ailing man
‘ODT’ delivery boy helps ailing man
An Otago Daily Times paper boy says he was just happy to help after delivering aid to an elderly man in distress yesterday.
'Chirpy' chick set for return to nest
Albatross chick on road to recovery
Dunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick could be reunited with its parents as soon as tomorrow.
Otago tsunami readiness ramps up
Otago tsunami readiness ramps up
Preparations for a tsunami are being ramped up along Otago's coast, and could include new warning sirens for communities most at risk.
Albatross chick with foster mum
Albatross chick on the mend
Dunedin's new Royal cam albatross chick is back with a foster mum today "perky, chirpy and hungry" after a day in intensive care.
Intensive care for colony's new star
Intensive care for colony's new star
Staff at Dunedin's Taiaroa Head albatross colony are ''praying'' for the survival of their newest celebrity chick.
Freedom camping expansion being studied
Freedom camping expansion being studied
More areas of Dunedin could be opened up to freedom camping, while new restrictions are considered for Warrington Domain, as the Dunedin City Council mulls further changes to its approach.
Fears for sick albatross chick
Fears for sick albatross chick
Dunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick has been rushed to intensive care.
New rules mooted for drones, beaches
New rules proposed for drones near wildlife, vehicles on beaches
Drones could be grounded, and vehicles ordered off the sand, if new rules for some Dunedin beaches are approved.
80 wannabe sailors take to the harbour
80 wannabe sailors take to the harbour
A southerly change bringing with it a 30-knot punch was not enough to deter some keen wannabe sailors on Otago Harbour yesterday.