David Loughrey

A community group that has raised 90% of its share of money for a new library at Waitati says it could lose that funding if the project is delayed until 2015.

South Dunedin identities are disappointed, but far from disheartened, by a proposal to defer the construction of the South Dunedin library by three years.

Dunedin ratepayers burdened by a decade of hefty rate increases could finally be in for some relief, with the city council's budget heralding a softening of the annual increases in homeowners' pockets.

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has raised the prospect of asset sales to deal with the city's debt, as the amount owed hit a historic peak this financial year.

High above the passer-by, glass or wire netting-covered openings give a tantalising glimpse into the towers and spires of historic Dunedin. Overcoming vertigo, David Loughrey ventured where most do not get to go. Here, he explores the magic spaces inside the clock towers of the Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin Town Hall, the University of Otago's registry building, and the spire of Knox Church.

High above the passer-by, glass or wire netting-covered openings give a tantalising glimpse into the towers and spires of historic Dunedin. Overcoming vertigo, David Loughrey ventured where most do not get to go. Here, he explores the magic spaces inside the clock towers of the Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin Town Hall, the University of Otago's registry building, and the spire of Knox Church.

High above the passer-by, glass or wire netting-covered openings give a tantalising glimpse into the towers and spires of historic Dunedin. Overcoming vertigo, David Loughrey ventured where most do not get to go. Here, he explores the magic spaces inside the clock towers of the Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin Town Hall, the University of Otago's registry building, and the spire of Knox Church.

High above the passer-by, glass or wire netting-covered openings give a tantalising glimpse into the towers and spires of historic Dunedin. Overcoming vertigo, David Loughrey ventured where most do not get to go. Here, he explores the magic spaces inside the clock towers of the Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin Town Hall, the University of Otago's registry building, and the spire of Knox Church.

A major multimillion-dollar retail complex should soon be under construction in Green Island, after successful mediation between the Dunedin City Council and the developer.

A 49-year-old man has escaped further charges arising from his actions on Friday when he ignored police and returned to the Occupy Dunedin site in the Octagon when instructed not to.

The Christmas Eve crowds came, emptied the Otago Farmers Market, and left on Saturday morning, their bags overflowing with fresh local food for Christmas feasts.

The company behind the controversial Saddle Hill quarry says it wants Environment Court confirmation the hill "can be quarried without restriction".

A set of traffic lights in Anzac Ave, in Dunedin, will not join the Christmas light shows, with a dispute between the Dunedin City Council and a local businessman ensuring they stay switched off.

The future of the controversial Saddle Hill quarrying operation will be decided by the Environment Court, after the Dunedin City Council yesterday announced mediation with the quarry owners had failed.