Chris Morris

New rules designed to curb the worst excesses of our booze culture are beginning to bite, but sections of Dunedin’s hospitality industry say they are now the target of a heavy-handed crackdown by officials.

Caught in changing times

Caught in changing times

Sam Chin says he hasn't changed in 38 years. The problem is, the industry has.

Minister cautions against Wests' reprieve

Justice Minister Amy Adams is to review the decision to strip South Dunedin soft drinks company Wests of its liquor licence.

Injured woman trapped in car

Firefighters work to free a woman from her car after a crash involving two cars and a petrol...

Injured woman trapped in car

A woman was trapped in her car with a broken leg and three others were also injured in a crash involving two cars and a petrol tanker near Dunedin on Saturday night.

Mayors claiming victory on Bill

Some southern mayors are claiming victory after reforms said to threaten the fabric of local government were placed on the back-burner.

Four injured in crash near Dunedin

Emergency services at the scene last night. Photo Linda Robertson

Four injured in crash near Dunedin

Four people were taken to Dunedin Hospital - one with serious injuries - following a crash involving two cars and a petrol tanker near Dunedin last night.

Alcohol policy appealed

The Dunedin City Council faces a potentially protracted legal battle as New Zealand’s supermarket giants join forces to fight the city’s local alcohol policy.

No progress on Carisbrook

The overgrown site of the old Carisbrook Rugby Ground as it was in mid-May. Photo: Peter McIntosh.

No progress on Carisbrook as weeds take hold

The wait continues for an end to the eyesore of Carisbrook.

Mayoral profile: Barry Timmings

Offering 'progressive, positive' leadership

What do you know about the 11 candidates who are contesting the 2016 mayoral election? Chris Morris puts the questions to Barry Timmings.

CD chief steps aside, changes loom

Civil Defence chief steps aside, changes loom

The man leading the emergency response to South Dunedin’s flooding says he is "happily heading for retirement".

Mayoral profile: Conrad Stedman

Real estate agent would cut red tape

What do you know about the eleven candidates who are contesting the 2016 mayoral election? Chris Morris puts the questions to Conrad Stedman.

Mayoral Profile: Aaron Hawkins

Green Party mayoral candidate Aaron Hawkins says Dunedin needs to place more emphasis on its...

Mayoral Profile: Aaron Hawkins

What do you know about the 11 Dunedin candidates who are contesting the 2016 mayoral election? Chris Morris puts the questions to Aaron Hawkins.

Mayoral Profile: Abe Gray

Dunedin mayoral candidate Abe Gray wants to market the city by turning its stories into legends....

Mayoral Profile: Abe Gray

What do you know about the 11 Dunedin candidates who are contesting the 2016 mayoral election? Chris Morris puts the questions to Abe Gray.

Poaching charges ruled out

Poaching charges ruled out

Police are defending their decision not to charge two of their own over allegations of poaching activity on a Central Otago farm.

Ability to influence development seen as under threat

The fight for local democracy is a clash of competing visions for New Zealand. But, as defenders of grass-roots governance take on advocates of a "bigger is better" mentality, warning bells are...

Fight for local democracy

The battle lines are being drawn as a fight for the future of local democracy heats up across NZ. But, as some mayors vow to take to the street, others say change is overdue.

Minister: criticism just electioneering

Minister: criticism just electioneering

Southern mayors have been accused of electioneering after hitting out at National’s local government reforms.

Loss of local control feared

Council-owned assets, such as forestry and Invercargill Airport (below), help to offset rates by...

Loss of local control feared

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt is on to his 16th minister of local government.

Communication breakdown?

Police keep an eye on what is happening across the region. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Communication breakdown?

Emails, tweets and Facebook posts are becoming the new language of communication as New Zealand Police adapts to a shifting media landscape. But is the public’s right to know under attack?

Council, contractor in fresh pool dispute

The Balclutha pool. Photo by Helena de Reus.

Council, contractor in fresh pool dispute

After a budget blow-out, delays and malfunctions, the Clutha District Council now faces the prospect of being taken to court over Balclutha’s botched Centennial Pool upgrade.

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