Plan for theatre rejected
Plan for theatre rejected
A plan for a new 800-seat theatre in Dunedin has been rejected in a report, which instead recommends the city's theatres be overhauled at a cost of more than $14 million.
David Loughrey
Rail group calls for heritage fund
Rail group calls for heritage fund
A call for a fund to support Dunedin's industrial heritage has not found favour with Dunedin City Council staff, who recommend it be rejected, saying it is "not a current priority".
Inner-city residents parking back on agenda
Inner-city residents parking back on agenda
The Dunedin City Council is set to take another look at residents' parking in the inner city, following complaints.
New sewerage plan for Allanton
New sewerage plan for Allanton
Allanton's new sewerage scheme looks set to drop in price by almost $2000 a household, with a new system that does not require septic tanks.
Race to save trainer's life at Wingatui
Race to save trainer's life at Wingatui
Quick acting jockeys, St John ambulance staff and a defibrillator may have saved the life of Invercargill trainer John Reece at Wingatui yesterday.
Strong opposition to business park
Strong opposition to business park
A plan to develop a business park with possible liquor, food takeaway and video hire outlets by Portsmouth Dr in Dunedin has attracted opposition from major supermarket outlets.
Reality is a slippery concept
Reality is a slippery concept
Just how much reality inhabits the Heene family home in Colorado is open to some debate.
Moratorium attacked
Moratorium attacked
A gay Dunedin Anglican priest has attacked a move to observe a moratorium that would mean no more ordinations of partnered gays and lesbians for the time being.
New bishop keeps gay policy
New bishop keeps gay policy
The bishop-elect of the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin says he plans to stick to the church's policy, and observe the moratorium on the ordination of partnered gays and lesbians.
DCC pays for flights
DCC pays for flights
A $500 grant from the Dunedin City Council's economic development unit to "bring a VIP client to Dunedin" would help Benthic Science's technical development, director Brian Paavo said.
Stop the Stadium apologises
Stop the Stadium apologises
Stadium opposition group Stop the Stadium has apologised publicly on its website, admitting there was no factual basis to attacks published on the website and directed at the Otago Daily Times.
Return on ratepayer funds for businesses, council says
Return on ratepayer funds for businesses, council says
Ratepayer money re-routed to Dunedin businesses is providing a return for the city, the Dunedin City Council says.
Marriage led to relocation
Marriage led to relocation
The 2000 Fiji coup brought about a surprising twist in the life of Pushpa van Heezik, one that led both to her marriage and a move from Fiji to Dunedin.
Electric buses, transfer stations mooted for central city
Electric buses, transfer stations mooted for central city
Dunedin's bus system could be in for some major changes as the focus moves from parking to the public transport system.
Ocean Drive gates torn down
Ocean Drive gates torn down
The gates barring traffic from John Wilson Ocean Dr in Dunedin were torn down and the road briefly reopened yesterday by an unknown offender.
DCC pays tribute to long-time critic
DCC pays tribute to long-time critic
Syd Adie may have been battling the Dunedin City Council for the past few decades, but he described the opening of his own, personal, corner yesterday as a "very, very nice" move by his former foe.
Fighting the good fight in Dunedin
Fighting the good fight in Dunedin
Dunedin: My Dunedin, how I love thee.
Two TV appearances for Dunedin's mayor
Two TV appearances for Dunedin's mayor
Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin will feature in two television shows - as himself in one, and as an auditioning wedding singer in another.
Chin called Stedman over meeting
Chin called Stedman over meeting
NHNZ chief executive Michael Stedman's name can be added to the list of those contacted by stadium proponents in the lead up to Stop the Stadium's March 29 meeting.
Councils' use of consultants defended
Councils' use of consultants defended
While local authorities' spending on consultants is an area that can attract criticism, Otago's councils claim the outlay is not only necessary, but increases the knowledge base of staff.