ORC councillors disagree over harbourside
ORC councillors disagree over harbourside
A fresh push to develop Dunedin's harbourside has triggered a war of words between Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead and one of his councillors.
Chris Morris
DCC transport manager vacancy filled
DCC transport manager vacancy filled
The Dunedin City Council has recruited a New Zealand Transport Agency manager to fill its vacant transport group manager role.
Fresh opposition to subdivision plans
Fresh opposition to subdivision plans
A developer's long-running battle to build new homes on the outskirts of Dunedin has run into fresh opposition from neighbours and the Dunedin City Council.
Talks start on harbourside revamp
Talks start on harbourside revamp
The Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council have begun preliminary talks to progress development of the city's harbourside.
Success story should spur job-seekers
Success story should spur job-seekers
Nathan Hamilton credits a new job in Balclutha with giving him a fighting chance at life.
Art Deco facade again on show
Art Deco facade again on show
A Dunedin heritage building has taken a step back in time after its Art Deco facade was revealed for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Dunedin seeks World Cup parade
Dunedin seeks World Cup parade
Break out the ticker tape and confetti - Dunedin wants to welcome back its rugby heroes. The city is among those putting their hands up to host a welcome home parade for the All Blacks.
Cull rejects MP's criticism of flood handling
Cull rejects MP's criticism of flood handling
Dave Cull
Mayor Dave Cull has hit back at criticism of the handling of Dunedin's $30million flood by Dunedin South Labour MP Clare Curran.
Ms Curran, speaking on Thursday, accused Civil Defence staff of being ''asleep on the job'' and called for independent audits of the city's Civil Defence preparedness and stormwater infrastructure.
Flags to line up for perusal
Flags to line up for perusal
The five contenders to replace New Zealand's flag will soon be fluttering in Dunedin.
Foundry closure 'a blow'
Foundry closure 'a blow'
Australia's mining downturn is set to deliver a ''real blow'' to Dunedin's economy with the closure of the Esco foundry and the loss of dozens of jobs.
Mayor blasts 'racist' petition
Mayor blasts 'racist' petition
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has blasted ''international racists'' who are urging the city to turn its back on Syria's refugees.
DCC tightens up on private car use
DCC tightens up on private car use
The Dunedin City Council is tightening control of its vehicle fleet after finding dozens of staff have been taking cars home at night for no valid reason.
Pursuit ends with crash near Cromwell
Pursuit ends with crash near Cromwell
A 40-minute police pursuit through the Kawarau Gorge ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with a patrol car near Cromwell last night.
Tracks to close when work on dam begins
Tracks to close when work on dam begins
Some of Dunedin's most popular walking tracks will be closed while work to restore the Ross Creek Reservoir dam expands.
Town and country team up to fill jobs gaps
Town and country team up to fill jobs gaps
Dunedin and Clutha are joining forces in a fresh push to fill hundreds of job vacancies in the South.
Auditor sharpens DCC oversight
Auditor sharpens DCC oversight
The Dunedin City Council has plugged another hole in its defences with the appointment of Crowe Horwath as an internal auditor.
DCC had double agenda on Taieri
DCC had double agenda on Taieri
A leaked report into the Dunedin City Council's push to buy properties on the Taieri shows its ''chickens have come home to roost'', Mayor Dave Cull says.
DCC saves $170,000 a year in debt servicing
DCC saves $170,000 a year in debt servicing
The Dunedin City Council is celebrating a win after securing a new debt servicing deal that will save $170,000 a year.
Land instability concern in plan
Land instability concern in plan
New rules about land instability are emerging as a key issue in Dunedin City Council public meetings on the second generation district plan.
Waste-connection request rejected
Waste-connection request rejected
The Dunedin City Council's infrastructure committee will not roll out the red carpet for a multimillion-dollar Chinese tourism venture seeking to connect to the city's wastewater network.