Gothic embrace in airport branding
Gothic embrace in airport branding
Dunedin's airport has gone gothic, embraced black and dropped its international moniker as it shifts its branding to more closely reflect that of the city.
David Loughrey
King's to discuss enrolment cap with ministry
King's to discuss enrolment cap with ministry
King's High School expects to enter discussions with the Ministry of Education in about three weeks to consider its decision on whether it will agree to a ministry call for an enrolment scheme to cap its roll.
Well served with recreation facilities
Well served with recreation facilities
Customer service will be a major focus for the man who has taken charge of Dunedin's parks, reserves and pools.
No plans to replace beach sand
No plans to replace beach sand
The Dunedin City Council has no immediate plans to replace sand lost from dunes at city beaches.
King's staying silent on cap decision
King's staying silent on cap decision
The King's High School board of trustees has made a decision on whether it will agree to a Ministry of Education call for an enrolment scheme to cap its roll - but is not ready to make the decision public.
Residency awarded to noted Dunedin author
Residency awarded to noted Dunedin author
Dunedin author Philip Temple has taken a residency at Henderson House in Alexandra, after accepting what Henderson Arts Trust board member Grahame Sydney said was a ''gold medal'' for those in the arts.
Sanctuary determined to catch intruder
Sanctuary determined to catch intruder
Orokonui Ecosanctuary staff are pulling out all the stops, and applying ''ingenious'' methods to track down a trap-shy stoat that resulted in kiwi chicks being shifted from the facility.
Miasmic hacking a plague on our city
Miasmic hacking a plague on our city
Dunedin has been beleaguered by snivelling schoolchildren and bronchial babies as the flu season hits. David Loughrey follows the coughing to its illogical conclusion.
Canes connection no bar to helping Highlanders fans
Canes connection no bar to helping Highlanders fans
A Hurricanes fan, and family member of one of the North Island franchise's team members, has come to the aid of two Highlanders fans desperate to travel north to watch the Super 15 final.
Caledonian club site sold by DCC
Caledonian club site sold by DCC
The site of the former Caledonian Bowling Club has joined the site of the former Carisbrook ground, under the ownership of development company Calder Stewart.
Cull wants city bars to survive
Cull wants city bars to survive
Licensed bars were the safest places to drink, and Dunedin City Council alcohol rules should not force people into less safe environments, Mayor Dave Cull said yesterday.
Gender question backed
Gender question backed
The Dunedin City Council will call on the Government to add a third gender option in the next census, after a councillor suggested ''intersex'' be included alongside ''male'' and ''female'' in 2018.
Councillors can beam into meetings
Councillors can beam into meetings
City councillors will be able to attend and vote at meetings remotely, after a vote yesterday to approve the practice.
Mayor says spending cuts not sole objective
Mayor says spending cuts not sole objective
Mayor Dave Cull attacked media criticism that suggested cutting costs was the Dunedin City Council's only responsibility, as councillors voted yesterday to adopt the city's long-term plan, and set the rates for the next year.
Refund for unhappy Rod Stewart fans
Refund for unhappy Rod Stewart fans
Four ticket holders unhappy with the sound at the Rod Stewart concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium in April have been given a partial refund by the concert's promoter.
Rich not seeking reappointment
Rich not seeking reappointment
Former Dunedin National list MP Katherine Rich has confirmed she will not seek reappointment to the Health Promotion Agency (HPA).
Long term plan to be decided
Long term plan to be decided
The Dunedin City Council will sit today to decide on a long term plan that should result in a 3.8% rates rise when rates are set for the next financial year.
National drug summit needed: researcher
National drug summit needed: researcher
A Dunedin drug use and policy researcher has called for a national drug summit, in the wake of calls for the regulation and sale of MDMA.
Carriage remains recovered
Carriage remains recovered
Some sleuthing by a Dunedin historic rail enthusiast has resulted in two halves of a 131-year-old Gumdigger A255 carriage being saved from Taieri properties, and put on the way to restoration in Wellington.
Pipes calling from afar to Corry
Pipes calling from afar to Corry
Kathryn Corry is about to beat a path to Europe, drumming in pipe bands on the way to the music's spiritual home in Scotland.