Services sooner with split build
Services sooner with split build
The Government has fast-tracked part of the new Dunedin Hospital build, as details of the $1.4 billion project emerge.
David Loughrey
Two-stage build seen as chance to use NZ contractors
Two-stage build seen as chance to use NZ contractors
Construction of the new Dunedin Hospital in two stages may mean New Zealand contractors could build the facility.
Hospital rebuild fast-tracked, completion date extended
Hospital rebuild fast-tracked, completion date extended
The Government has fast-tracked part of the new Dunedin Hospital build, but it appears the overall build time will be extended.
Age no barrier to becoming artist
Age no barrier to becoming artist
Being in your 90s is no barrier to taking up or continuing art.
New South D cycleway, DCC says lessons learned
New South Dunedin cycleway, DCC says lessons learned
Significant new investment in cycleways means the Dunedin City Council could build a track from Green Island to Mosgiel, and link the city and St Clair.
Citation sings praises of cultural leader
Citation sings praises of cultural leader
The leader of a waiata group that pops up all over the city at events and openings has won an award for her work.
Land-buy for hospital start
Land-buy for hospital start
The process of buying land for the new Dunedin Hospital has stepped up, as owners receive formal notification their land is needed.
Dunedin restaurant operator accepts punishment
Fined Dunedin restaurant operator accepts punishment
An operator of a South Dunedin satay restaurant fined $11,500 says the decision to fine him was fair and is getting someone to manage his books so he does not land in hot water again.
South Dunedin restaurant in trouble for work practices
South Dunedin restaurant in trouble for work practices
The operators of a South Dunedin satay restaurant have been fined $11,500.
Loughrey's Dunedin: an Inch of island life
Enjoying an Inch of island life
What is Inch Clutha and why does it have such an odd name? David Loughrey travelled south to find out.
New principal for Columba College
New principal for Columba College
Columba College has a new principal. The Board of Governors and Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Pauline Duthie.
Remembered for ‘mischievous’ streak
Remembered for ‘mischievous’ streak
A host of familiar names — and familiar voices — farewelled broadcaster and former city councillor Neil Collins yesterday.
Project director now working on pre-build
Project director now working on pre-build
The Wellington-based project director of the $1.4 billion Dunedin Hospital build has moved into his new job after five years working on the Christchurch rebuild.
Fond farewell for Neil Collins
Fond farewell for Neil Collins
A host of familiar names - and familiar voices - farewelled broadcaster and city councillor Neil Collins today.
Huge drop in cycle tickets
Huge drop in cycle tickets
A dramatic drop in tickets issued to cyclists is a result of a shift in focus away from their behaviour on the roads, police say.
Hospital workers set for pay rise
Hospital workers set for pay rise
Public hospital service workers have won pay rises of up to 40% over the next three years.
Aspiring theatre pair off to train
Aspiring theatre pair off to train
Two Dunedin aspiring theatre directors are headed to bigger things in Auckland, after being the only ones selected for a year-long training programme there.
‘Abomination’ in the eye of the beholder
‘Abomination’ in the eye of the beholder
The Anglican Church has been riven by debate over same-sex marriage recently, one parish making a decision to leave the church, sparking accusations of hate speech, and mutterings of deviant behaviour.
iD and emerging designers merge, new venue
iD and emerging designers merge, new venue
Dunedin's iD Fashion and emerging designers shows are set to merge next year, and the venue will also move from the Dunedin Town Hall to the Regent Theatre.
Government asked to stump up cash for hospital plan
Government asked to stump up cash for hospital plan
Government funding is being sought to help the Otago region plan for the new Dunedin Hospital build.