Important map back just in time
Important map back just in time
A significant and impressive early geological map of Otago, once thought lost, has returned in time for its creator's birthday.
Ellie Constantine
Foodbank's resources stretched
Foodbank's resources stretched
Empty shelves at Presbyterian Support Otago's foodbank are a worrying sign for the organisation.
Plea for cemetery
Plea for cemetery
There are plenty of places to live in Mosgiel, but nowhere to go when you die, resident Alistair Grant says. In a "town the size of Mosgiel", it was "ridiculous" people had nowhere to be buried.
Business booming in wake of quake
Business booming in wake of quake
Two Dunedin businesses have boosted their output greatly as they work to supply Christchurch in the wake of the quake.
Quake refugees flocking to South
Quake refugees flocking to South
More than 2200 Christchurch quake refugees are known to have entered Otago and Southland, but there could be many more.
Ranfurly: Home to 'world's best '30s museum'
Ranfurly: Home to 'world's best '30s museum'
Ranfurly is home to "the world's best '30s museum" and more people need to know about it, UK Art Deco author Colin Hines says.
Two Otago University students among missing
Two Otago University students among missing
Two University of Otago students are among the people missing after last Tuesday's earthquake.
Plumbers mobilised to help
Plumbers mobilised to help
Plumbers, gas fitters and drain-layers possess a unique set of skills and two Kiwi companies are mobilising the industry in New Zealand and Australia to put them to good use in Christchurch.
Board calls for clarification of its role within council
Board calls for clarification of its role within council
The Mosgiel Community Board is calling for clarification of its role because members feel it has been "jolly rogered" by the Dunedin City Council.
Young designer motivated by Milan exchange
Young designer motivated by Milan exchange
Fresh from a five-month exchange in Milan, Otago Polytechnic fashion student Alina Cioaga can't wait to put her new skills to good use.
Dunedin residents 'should not be complacent'
Dunedin residents 'should not be complacent'
While the chance of a serious earthquake hitting Dunedin is one in 1000, the odds are better than winning Lotto and citizens "should not be complacent", geologist Prof Richard Norris says.
Mains men off to help
Mains men off to help
A team of seven Dunedin City Council water and waste staff left Dunedin yesterday with two trucks and three utes, scheduled to meet their Christchurch counterparts this morning.
Otago students still missing
Otago students still missing
Family and friends of two University of Otago students still missing after the Christchurch earthquake are "hoping for a miracle".
Just being neighbourly
Just being neighbourly
Meeting the neighbours at a Scarfie Card event on Castle St, Dunedin, yesterday are (from left) Rose Frendin (20), Trish Meget (80), resident of 28 years, Lorraine Bruce (79), resident for 17 years, Henri Purvis (20), and Sarah McCrostie (19).
Selwyn residents northbound to fill gap
Selwyn residents northbound to fill gap
As Christchurch's Student Volunteer Army takes its first break this weekend, Selwyn College residents will be there to help fill the gap.
Agency 'caring for the carers'
Agency 'caring for the carers'
One organisation "caring for the carers" and helping people understand and deal with their emotions and general state of mind after a traumatic event has been Workplace Support.
Dunedin's message sent loud and clear
Dunedin's message sent loud and clear
It started with a prayer and ended with a song.
Reality and compassion as firm returns to work
Reality and compassion as firm returns to work
Compassion and a contingency plan were key aspects of one Christchurch business returning to some form of normality yesterday.
Busy time gets busier due to quake
Busy time gets busier due to quake
Accommodation has been filling up in Dunedin as Christchurch people seek respite from the earthquake.
DCC water and waste staff stand by
DCC water and waste staff stand by
Dunedin City Council water and waste staff are ready and waiting to help quake-ravaged Christchurch.