Feedback sought on environment
Feedback sought on environment
Public feedback will be sought on new funding for a Dunedin City Council environmental strategy approved last year.
David Loughrey
Dunedin decked out in art deco
Dunedin art deco building peaked in 1936-37
Dunedin may not be known primarily as an art deco haven, but the city has some prime examples of the early- to mid-20th century style dotted through its suburbs.
City 'No 1 in culture'
Still No 1 in terms of culture — mayor
Take that Tauranga! Fifth-biggest city in the country now? Well, big deal.
Keeping cruise ships in line tricky
Wind makes keeping cruise ships in line tricky
New heavy duty bollards, the ship’s thrusters and even a tug were pressed into service to keep Ovation of the Seas snugly in its berth at Port Chalmers yesterday.
Firefighters too late to save ‘Dome’ at Waitati
Firefighters too late to save ‘Dome’ at Waitati
A fire that destroyed a landmark Waitati building, leaving the owner ''pretty upset'', is believed to be the result of an accident.
Ovation of the Seas' departure delayed
Ovation of the Seas' departure delayed
Cruise ship Ovation of the Seas' sailing time has been delayed.
Big rise in tip fees proposed
Dump price rise of more than 11.5% proposed
Charges at Dunedin's rubbish dumps are set to rise more than 11.5% as the Dunedin City Council recovers spiralling emission trading scheme costs.
Weather watch in place for South
Weather watch in place for South
A weather watch remains in place for the south of the South Island, as much of central New Zealand cops a battering from wind and rain.
Proposed rates rise for city 2.99%
Proposed rates rise for city 2.99%
Dunedin residents are facing close to a 3% rates rise this year, with early warnings ''hard decisions'' will need to be made next year.
Hopes dim for return of KiwiRail service
Hopes dim for return of KiwiRail service
Hopes KiwiRail might bring back a passenger service between Dunedin and Christchurch appear to be dimming.
Hundreds welcome mega ship back
Hundreds welcome mega ship back
Hundreds of people have again turned out to welcome mega ship Ovation of the Seas back to Dunedin, despite drizzly and miserable weather.
Mega-ship on way back to Dunedin
'Big numbers' for Dunedin as mega-ship returns
Huge cruise ship Ovation of the Seas will arrive in Dunedin a day early and stay overnight tomorrow, meaning close to 5000 people in the city for the late afternoon and evening.
Community helps in Hannah’s battle
Community helps in Hannah’s battle
Hannah Jones has come up with inspired political satire to describe the tumour that has developed in her chest.
Old poles choking Gigatown
Old poles choking Gigatown
The roll-out of fibre internet across Dunedin is being seriously compromised by the city’s unsafe power poles.
Trump phobia helps prompt Dunedin campaign
Trump phobia helps prompt Dunedin campaign
Donald Trump’s election win last year in the United States has in part prompted a new Dunedin campaign to attract people to the city.
Fibre link not possible on red tag pole
Connecting to fibre not possible on red tag pole
The roll-out of ultra-fast broadband in Dunedin appears to be the latest casualty of the city’s compromised electricity infrastructure.
Carved stones tell old stories
Carved stones tell old stories
David Loughrey reveals some of the Southern Cemetery’s background.
Fatal crash on highway near Otematata
Fatal crash on highway near Otematata
A man has died after a crash near Otematata in North Otago.
Penguin picks pool position
Penguin picks pool position
A cranky Fiordland crested penguin looks set to spend a month perched on a rock by the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool in Dunedin.
Busiest month yet for airport
Busiest month yet for airport
Dunedin Airport had its biggest month on record for passenger numbers in December, rounding off the busiest 12 months in the airport's history.