Sign-off expected on solution to tomb dispute
Sign-off expected on solution to tomb dispute
A descendant in France is expected to endorse plans for tour groups to enter the Larnach family tomb in Dunedin's Northern Cemetery.
Chris Morris
Planned child-care facility ire
Planned child-care facility ire
Neighbours are preparing to fight plans for a ''significant'' two-storey child-care centre that would bring 100 children a day to their quiet Dunedin street.
Input wanted on electoral system
Input wanted on electoral system
Public input is being sought as an independent panel works to overhaul the Dunedin City Council's electoral system.
'Buy local' campaign for supermarket
'Buy local' campaign for supermarket
Campaigners have launched a ''buy local'' initiative aimed at saving the Port Chalmers New World, as the wait continues for a decision on the supermarket's future by Foodstuffs.
Campaigners fight to save supermarket
Campaigners fight to save supermarket
Campaigners fighting to save the Port Chalmers New World say they are encouraged by Foodstuffs' reaction to their counterproposal.
Council accepts social media feedback
Council accepts social media feedback
The Dunedin City Council is turning to social media as it seeks public feedback on its long-term plan.
Counter proposal for New World
Counter proposal for New World
A counter proposal aimed at saving the Port Chalmers New World will be put to Foodstuffs South Island representatives tomorrow.
Dunedin's parking wars: call for calm
Dunedin's parking wars: call for calm
Threats to kill, hit-and-runs and torrents of abuse - Dunedin's streets are becoming a battleground as angry motorists vent their frustration at the city's parking officers.
Stadium: 'Completely different ball game' promised
Stadium: 'Completely different ball game' promised
The company running Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is promising a ''completely different ball game'' despite confirming another $1 million loss.
Home accident claims popular firefighter
Home accident claims popular firefighter
Members of the Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade are mourning the loss of one of their own.
Motorcyclist seeing red far too often
Motorcyclist seeing red far too often
It's every motorist's nightmare - stuck at a red light that refuses to turn green.
Auckland lawyer takes chair at DVML
Auckland lawyer takes chair at DVML
Dunedin Venues Management Ltd's new chairwoman says she is up for the challenge of Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Lobby group wants changes to Mosgiel supermarket
Lobby group wants changes to Mosgiel supermarket
Mosgiel residents have formed a pressure group to lobby for changes to the operation of the planned Mosgiel Countdown supermarket.
Facade's removal may be considered
Facade's removal may be considered
The Dunedin City Council may have to consider removing the rest of the Wall Street Mall's decorative glass facade if significant faults are found, council staff say.
Council vows to do better after audit rebuke
Council vows to do better after audit rebuke
The Dunedin City Council is vowing to do better after being rebuked by Audit New Zealand for delays completing last year's annual report.
Long queues at new traffic lights
Long queues at new traffic lights
The lights are on, but the pain is not over for motorists navigating a busy Dunedin intersection.
DCC wants access squabble buried
DCC wants access squabble buried
The Dunedin City Council is attempting to unlock a dispute over access to Larnach's Tomb that involves the trust that helped save it.
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has launched an internal investigation as complaints continue following this week's unscheduled power outage.
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has launched an internal investigation as complaints continue following this week's unscheduled power outage.
City reaps benefits from Chinese New Year influx
City reaps benefits from Chinese New Year influx
Dunedin is riding a wave as Chinese New Year celebrations deliver more visitors and a boost to the city and its businesses.