David Loughrey

Dunedin Airport management says it has no plans to extend its runway, despite major entertainers booked at the Forsyth Barr Stadium having to truck their gear from Christchurch.

Major industry players, government organisations and others have come together to deal with an expected serious shortfall in skilled labour needed for the new Dunedin Hospital build.

A Dunedin heritage building that was partially restored but has stayed unoccupied is for sale in the heart of the warehouse precinct.

It was a bad week for awkward moments in Dunedin. David Loughrey takes us to the heart of the matter.

The New Zealand Young Writers Festival has returned to Dunedin for its fourth year, and director Gareth McMillan says it is gathering steam, and national recognition.

Dunedin Airport is about to begin a $13.5 million project to extend its departure lounge and security screening area after a surge in passenger numbers.

Dunedin medical students will get a clearer view of the inside of the human body after a local company won a contract well outside its usual business.

A Christchurch tour operator who takes tourists up Baldwin St in a 12-seat vehicle says his business is not supported by i-SITE in Dunedin, an organisation he says is ''an absolute monopoly''.

A paraglider has been flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after crashing near Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Police are warning Dunedin tradies to lock up their tools after 11 thefts in the last five days.

Friends told Deina Susilo-Knox she should keep the $20 she received while busking on Saturday; perhaps even frame it.

The  trust behind the proposed return of Dunedin's High St cable cars has released a concept plan for a stage-two building as it applies for the $23million it will need to complete the project.

Barnes Dance crossings were not introduced by former Dunedin mayor Sir Jim Barnes MBE. Despite that, David Loughrey looks at the possible hazards of the dance, and visits Barnes Lookout. 

Dunedin artist Aroha Novak with her just completed installation Cascade at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery yesterday.

A plastic bag ban has prompted some Dunedin shoppers to walk out of a supermarket’s grounds taking shopping baskets and trolleys with them.

Contractors have begun initial construction work on a new pedestrian/cycle bridge over the Water of Leith close to Forsyth Barr Stadium.

A leading Otago developer has criticised Dunedin's new district plan.