Rugby league: Hawks slay South City Dragonz to go to top
Rugby league: Hawks slay South City Dragonz to go to top
The Hawks went to the top of the Otago table on Saturday, after three torrid, closely fought encounters.
David Loughrey
Pilots beach penguin-viewing operation approved
Pilots beach penguin-viewing operation approved
A new penguin-viewing tourism venture at the Pilots Beach reserve on Otago Peninsula has been granted consent, and the trust behind it hopes to have the venture operating by next September.
Mayoral Profile: Dave Cull
Mayoral Profile: Dave Cull
Dave Cull Age: 60. Family/marital status: Married, two daughters. Occupation: Writer. Council experience: One term as councillor. Running for: Mayor and council. Dunedin city councillor...
Mayoral profile: Peter Chin
Mayoral profile: Peter Chin
What do you know about the candidates who are contesting Dunedin's mayoral campaign in the 2010 local body elections? Today, in the final Mayoral Profile, David Loughrey puts the questions to Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin.
Stadium technology wants listed
Stadium technology wants listed
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium could boast technology that enhances punters' experience of the venue at little or no cost, the company running the stadium says.
Judgement day looms on DCC debt
Judgement day looms on DCC debt
In six weeks, Dunedin residents will have the opportunity to have their say on the city's future at the 2010 local government elections. Dunedin City Council reporter David Loughrey looks at the council's record in the last triennium, considers the issues that will dominate the election, and asks: Does the council listens to its citizens?
Little to separate mayoral candidates on politeness
Little to separate mayoral candidates on politeness
Dunedin's seven mayoral candidates hit the campaign trail last night, and rather than firing up with political rhetoric, acted so politely they were praised by chairman Ivan Criglington for their respectful demeanor.
Opponents scrap over stadium vote
Opponents scrap over stadium vote
Dunedin's election campaign ignited yesterday, with mayoral candidate Cr Dave Cull fending off accusations he and fellow Greater Dunedin candidate Kate Wilson voted for the Forsyth Barr Stadium in 2008.
Council sends helpers to Christchurch
Council sends helpers to Christchurch
Dunedin City Council building inspectors have responded to a plea for help from their weary Christchurch counterparts, with an initial group of four yesterday heading north to the earthquake-stricken city.
Tracking internet changes
Tracking internet changes
Good morning.
Let me just cut and paste something from the internet ... hang on ... here we go: "Virtual Revolution charts two decades of profound change since the invention of the World Wide Web, weighing up the huge benefits and the unforeseen downsides."
That was easy.
League: Hawks upstage bigger opponent
League: Hawks upstage bigger opponent
Saturday's top of the table clash between the South Pacific Raiders and the Hawks proved size does not matter, with the smaller Hawks team a convincing winner.
Mayoral profile: Jimmy Knowles
Mayoral profile: Jimmy Knowles
What do you know about the candidates who are contesting Dunedin's mayoral campaign in the 2010 local body elections? Today, in the fifth of a seven-part Mayoral Profile series, David Loughrey puts the questions to Jimmy Knowles.
STS meeting for last time
STS meeting for last time
Sort the System, the organisation formerly known as Stop the Stadium and formally liquidated in the High Court in Dunedinthis week, will hold its final meeting tomorrow.
Pay cuts for DCC staff
Pay cuts for DCC staff
Some Dunedin City Council staff are facing $1500 pay cuts from October, after a review of an "attraction and retention" payment they receive on top of their salary.
Shanghai promotion for Dunedin education
Shanghai promotion for Dunedin education
A trip to Shanghai this week by Dunedin education providers is expected to strengthen ties between the two cities.
Problem with no solution
Problem with no solution
Britpop band Blur produced some excellent music following its formation in 1989.
Vandervis to seek mayoralty
Vandervis to seek mayoralty
Former city councillor Lee Vandervis has emerged as another contender for the Dunedin mayoralty.
Mornington fires both arsons, police say
Mornington fires both arsons, police say
Dunedin police say there is no evidence yet that two weekend arsons in the suburb of Mornington are linked.
Council moves to liquidate STS
Council moves to liquidate STS
The ongoing battle between the Dunedin City Council and the organisation formerly known as Stop the Stadium (STS) will resume in the High Court at Dunedin next month, with the council moving to liquidate the organisation.
Wheelie bins from February
Wheelie bins from February
Major changes to Dunedin's kerbside recycling will begin in February next year, with a lower than expected household cost, major benefits for at least one struggling city company, and spin-off business opportunities for others.