MP's Bill aims to help NZ industry
MP's Bill aims to help NZ industry
The economy would benefit if the Government favoured local tenders over their offshore counterparts, says a Dunedin MP who plans to introduce a private member's Bill on the topic.
Hamish McNeilly
Mataitai being assessed
Mataitai being assessed
Five South Island mataitai came into effect last week, but it could be some time before a decision on the proposed Otago Harbour mataitai is reached.
Moving earth to speed trains
Moving earth to speed trains
Blasts resulting in the temporary blockage of the main trunk railway line near Sawyers Bay earlier this week, are unlikely to happen again.
Alley documentary launched
Alley documentary launched
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key yesterday in Beijing launched a documentary television series, made by Dunedin-based company NHNZ.
Minimal effect elsewhere
Minimal effect elsewhere
Auckland Airport's stake in Queenstown Airport was likely to have a minimal impact on other South Island airports.
Pig graduates to rural lifestyle
Pig graduates to rural lifestyle
This little pig went to market, this little pig strayed from home...
Surgeon inspires young modellers
Surgeon inspires young modellers
A tip for those parents who want their children to become leading plastic surgeons - go and buy some modelling clay.
Otago signs agreement with Chinese university
Otago signs agreement with Chinese university
An agreement signed on Monday between the University of Otago and a leading Chinese University is likely to benefit students and staff from both countries.
Damage to domain addressed
Damage to domain addressed
The boy racers who ripped up Warrington domain on Saturday morning may have spun their last donuts there - with the community set to discuss the ongoing problem at a meeting this week.
Football: ARL approached to show capabilities
Football: ARL approached to show capabilities
A Dunedin-based computer graphics pioneer believes football's world governing body, Fifa, should not introduce new goal-line technology, but has been asked to demonstrate his company's capabilities.
Rusty rescued after nine days trapped
Rusty rescued after nine days trapped
After enduring a nine-day ordeal at the bottom of a 60m cliff without food or water, Rusty the collie rewarded his rescuer by licking him to within an inch of his life.
Indecent exposure alleged
Indecent exposure alleged
Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to two schoolgirls on Thursday.
Man nabbed after stopping to count loot
Man nabbed after stopping to count loot
An alleged burglar who was spotted counting a wad of cash outside an Invercargill property was apprehended by police when he apparently went in search of more loot.
Whistleblower dismissed by security firm
Whistleblower dismissed by security firm
The whistleblower who exposed a Dunedin-based security firm for helping staff "cheat" on its NZQA exams has been fired.
Fewer prisoners test positive for drugs
Fewer prisoners test positive for drugs
The Department of Corrections is cracking down on contraband in the country's prisons, released information reveals.
Event managers show interest in stadium
Event managers show interest in stadium
Dunedin is set to benefit from the lucrative conference and event industry, with the Forsyth Barr Stadium attracting interest from both sides of the Tasman.
Student recalls little of drunken burn
Student recalls little of drunken burn
The 19-year-old Dunedin student who sustained burns to his face and arm during a drunken incident with an aerosol can says he remembers little about what happened.
Convicted offenders to pay
Convicted offenders to pay
A $50 levy will be imposed, from next month, on people convicted of offences, in a move to help victims of serious crime.
Awards not sweet for Cadbury
Awards not sweet for Cadbury
Cadbury is vowing to regain its top spot, after the chocolate giant discovered its support with the public had melted away in the latest survey of New Zealand's most trusted brand.
'Act of God' defence unlikely to reduce fine
'Act of God' defence unlikely to reduce fine
A Christchurch man is fighting the Dunedin City Council over an "act of God", but his claims of being unfairly issued with a parking ticket have been rejected.