Mine extension would affect wildlife
Fish, lizards will feel mine's effects
Oceana Gold's proposed extension of its Macraes mining operation would contribute "significantly'' to the economy, but there will be effects on wildlife.
David Loughrey
Fancy bits put back on prison
Fancy bits put back on prison
Historic decorative elements are again gracing the former Dunedin prison as work continues on bringing its exterior back to its original state.
HEREAFTER - Chapter 1
HEREAFTER - Chapter 1
A special collaboration between the Otago Daily Times, the Dunedin Unesco City of Literature and the University Book Shop begins with David Loughrey’s short story Hereafter.
Cool start to season for lifesavers
In the swim
A water temperature of a bracing 11degC and an air temperature that failed to top 14degC meant surf life savers did not have much to do as the season got under way.
Driver uninjured but pole, car damaged
Driver uninjured but pole, car damaged
A vehicle failed to take a corner in Halfway Bush yesterday afternoon, smashing into a power pole and damaging a fence at the suburb’s primary school.
HEREAFTER - Chapter 2
HEREAFTER - Chapter 2
David Loughrey’s story Hereafter continues as part of a special collaboration between the Otago Daily Times, the Dunedin Unesco City of Literature and the University Book Shop.
HEREAFTER - Chapter 3
HEREAFTER - Chapter 3
David Loughrey’s story Hereafter reaches its conclusion as part of a special collaboration between the Otago Daily Times, the Dunedin Unesco City of Literature and the University Book Shop.
Fundraising puts man in tight spot
Fundraising puts man in tight spot
Spending 24 hours in a small room in a car park in slight discomfort is nothing compared with what those diagnosed with cancer have to deal with, Andy Westgate says.
University to stage shooting simulation
University to stage shooting simulation
The University of Otago is planning a full-day full-scale emergency exercise next month, a year after a shooting scare emptied the institution.
Dunedin looks for film opportunities
Dunedin looks for film opportunities
The Dunedin City Council is hoping to attract more film productions to Dunedin, and improve the lot of local film-makers, as a recent project filmed in the city hits the screens.
No movement on toilets promised for Baldwin St
No movement on toilets promised for Baldwin St
The most recently promised date for toilets to cater for an increasing number of visitors at the world's steepest street has come and gone, and there is now no guarantee they will be in place for...
TV series 'Wanted' descends on city
TV series 'Wanted' descends on city
An Australian television production has moved from Central Otago to Dunedin.
Mayor and councillors take office
Mayor and councillors take office
Gowns, robes, white gloves and a hat that pointed in two directions were accoutrements that added to the pomp and ceremony of the inaugural Dunedin City Council meeting.
Vandervis fails to secure any support
Vandervis fails to secure any support
Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis has been unable to attract any support in the newly elected city council after putting himself forward to head the infrastructure services committee.
Apology after rejecting position
Rejected position; apology ensued
The DCC's committee appointments may be in for a change before they have even been approved, after Cr Lee Vandervis refused a role then realised it could have been ''acceptable''.
Prendergast voted back with minuscule majority
Prendergast voted back with minuscule majority
Late votes and a minuscule majority have reanimated the apparently stalled career of long-time local body politician Maurice Prendergast.
Election complaints unfounded: prof
Election complaints unfounded: prof
A University of Otago political studies lecturer says the single transferable vote (STV) system has delivered Dunedin a mayor and city council that reflects the wishes of voters.
Data-mining for students, not candidates
Data-mining for students, not candidates
Two University of Otago academics have developed a form of data-mining that has revealed some of the themes that could have helped Dunedin election candidates swing votes their way.
Maori Hill church to be demolished?
Maori Hill church could face demolition
The Maori Hill Presbyterian Church may be the latest to succumb to high earthquake strengthening costs and lower congregation numbers, as members try to decide its future.
Biting bullet necessary: Noone
Biting bullet necessary: Noone says
Cr Andrew Noone is leaving the Dunedin City Council after 24 years representing the city's rural north, and says local representation faces a bleak future.