David Loughrey

Artefacts uncovered in Athenaeum

Archaeologist Phoebe Scrivener and Zeal Land's Alan Bryan look at artefacts dug up in the...

Artefacts uncovered in Athenaeum

Traces from 1868 came to light in the basement of the Athenaeum building in the Octagon yesterday, as the owner tried to find the cause of subsidence in the building he is redeveloping.

Cenotaph cold nothing to soldiers' suffering

Sergeant Piripi Matthews (front) is training servicemen and women for tomorrow’s Anzac parade. With him are Lance Corporal Lundon Williamson (left) and Lance Corporal Steve Alford (right). Photo: Peter McIntosh.

Cenotaph cold nothing to soldiers' suffering

The man preparing servicemen and women for tomorrow's Anzac service in Dunedin says Anzac Day is important for the armed services and for the public.

Town Belt walkers cover a lot of ground

Steve, Tracey and Lily (8) Havard leave the Southern Cemetery. Photos: Peter McIntosh.

Town Belt walkers cover a lot of ground

The third Town Belt Traverse yesterday was the biggest so far and about 900 people walked the route from the Southern Cemetery to Woodhaugh Gardens.

Five fires believed linked

A officer has now been suspended amid sexual harassment allegations. Photo: ODT

Five fires believed linked

A fire in a skip in Musselburgh early on Saturday is being treated as suspicious and will be investigated along with four other fires police believe to be the work of an arsonist.

Hocken friends create a wartime legacy

Friends of the Hocken Collections member Nigel Harwood (left), Hocken archives head curator Anna...

Hocken friends create a wartime legacy

The work of Dunedin volunteers is bringing back the sometimes tragic stories of New Zealanders caught up in World War 1.

Glossy sculpture too bright for comfort

The Derek Ball sculpture outside the Dunedin City Library will soon be back in place with more muted colours. Inset: The sculpture in 2007. Photo: Craig Baxter.

Glossy sculpture too bright for comfort

A repainted Dunedin kinetic sculpture that ''strobed'' sunlight into surrounding offices after being painted with gloss paint is soon to return in a more muted form.

Sadness as church comes down

The St Bernadette's Church is no more after contractors demolished the almost 83-year-old building yesterday. Photos: Gerard O'Brien.

Feeling 'a bit sad' about demolition of St Bernadette's Church

The almost 83-year-old St Bernadette's Church was no match for the destructive powers of demolition machines yesterday.

Club gets go-ahead to dredge boat harbour

The Otago Boat Harbour is about to get its first dredging in more than 20 years, after the facility reached such a state rescue vessels could not leave the harbour at low tide.

Mini madness descends on Octagon

Mini driver Alex Harman takes a break as the Pork Pie Charity Run parks up in the Octagon yesterday. Photos: Gerard O'Brien.

Mini madness descends on Octagon

The spirit of 1981 New Zealand movie Goodbye Pork Pie - and its more recent remake - was strong among the occupants of the 60 Minis crammed into the lower Octagon, in Dunedin, yesterday.

Historic camera found in Crawford St

Zeal Steel's Alan Bryan examines a vintage Lithotex camera at the John Colours Building in Crawford St. Photos by Gerard O'Brien.Manufacturer and distributor tags attached to the camera.

Historic camera found in Crawford St

The recent discovery of a historic reprographic camera in Dunedin is developing an image of the city's past.

New model for public art decided

New model for public art decided

Public art in Dunedin should be making a comeback after a lengthy hiatus, thanks to a new ''in-house'' model of commissioning works.

Last Easter as Anglican bishop

Last Easter as Anglican bishop, then retirement

The Right Rev Dr Kelvin Wright is uncertain how he is going to feel as he stands at the altar tomorrow for the last time on Sunday as the Anglican Bishop of Dunedin.

Chocolate rabbits take city by storm

A flood of Easter rabbits. Photos: David Loughrey.

Chocolate rabbits take city by storm

At first glance, the situation seemed alarming, writes David Loughrey.

Cycleway tenders called by end June

Part of the cycleway on Otago Peninsula. Photo by Linda Robertson.

Cycleway tenders called by end June

A final decision and call for tenders on Otago Peninsula roading and cycleway improvements is expected by the end of June.

No major issues so far - DCC

DCC emergency centre open amid flood fears

The Dunedin City Council has not had to deal with any major issues from heavy rain so far, saying it will closely monitor the situation over night.

Fundraising 'ramps up' as pool site confirmed

The Dunedin City Council yesterday gave its unanimous approval to a site for the new Mosgiel pool.

Smoko skipped as tension builds

Mark Templeton, of The Builders, in Queenstown, won the Central Otago Builders Challenge in Cromwell on Saturday. Photos by Pam Jones.

Smoko skipped as tension builds

Organisers of the 2017 New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge were looking for passion in the apprentices who took part in the regional finals in Dunedin and Cromwell on Saturday.

All kinds of indulgences

All kinds of indulgences

Ivyn Toutounchi (19) applies make-up to Clare MacDonell (17) at one of the stalls at the Women’s Lifestyle Expo at the Edgar Centre at the weekend.

More diversity on road name register

More diversity on road name register

Tuwhare Dr and Lo Keong Pl could soon join George and Stuart Sts on the Dunedin map, as the Dunedin City Council develops a more diverse nomenclature for its streets and roads.

One dead in crash near Waihola

A person was killed in a crash between a truck and a car. Photo: Peter McIntosh

One dead in crash near Waihola

One person is dead and three others injured after a crash involving a truck and a car south of Waihola on Saturday.

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