Hiring of apprentices at risk
Hiring of apprentices at risk: ITO
More than half of trade employers would hire fewer apprentices if the Government implemented its polytechnic proposal, a new survey indicates.
Jono Edwards
Salmon scarce around Otago
Salmon scarce around Otago
The salmon are not biting for Otago anglers this season.
'We need the less active kids to be inspired' - Principal
'We need the less active kids to be inspired' - Principal
Requiring pupils to have shown climate action interests before striking this week is "preaching to the converted'', a Dunedin school principal says.
KiwiRail truck stolen, crashed into railway fence
KiwiRail truck stolen, crashed into railway fence
Police are investigating after a KiwiRail truck was stolen and driven into a railway fence in Dunedin this morning.
Six60 concert marred by serious assault
Six60 concert marred by serious assault
Police are investigating after a serious assault at Dunedin's Six60 concert last night.
Wildlife facility owes much to chief executive’s ‘leap of faith’
Wildlife facility owes much to chief executive’s ‘leap of faith’
Dunedin's Wildlife Hospital would probably not exist without the "bravery" of the Otago Polytechnic, its chairman says.
Bus hub to officially open on March 20
Bus hub to officially open on March 20
Construction crews are in clean-up mode as the Otago Regional Council sets an opening date for the long-awaited Dunedin bus hub.
'Extreme heat' closes dental services at uni
'Extreme heat' closes dental services at uni
About 500 appointments were cancelled as ''extreme heat'' closed some services at the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry in the past two days.
Testing the waters
Testing the waters
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) vessels Takutai (left) and Icarus test the waters of Otago Harbour, viewed from near the Otago Yacht Club yesterday.
Bus fare affordability 'fantasy' - councillor
Bus fare affordability 'fantasy' - councillor
The idea Dunedin buses are affordable is an ''absolute fantasy'', Dunedin city councillor Aaron Hawkins says.
Look out — zebra’s crossing
Look out — zebra’s crossing
Opoho School pupil Lyell Owen (8) playfully tugs Strider the Zebra's tail during Walk n Wheel Day yesterday morning.
Sparing tahr bulls considered 'illegal'
Sparing tahr bulls considered 'illegal'
A plan to spare tahr bulls as South Island cull operations resume had been deemed ''illegal'' by Forest & Bird.
Former Cadbury workers enjoy Ocho tour
Former Cadbury workers enjoy Ocho tour
A tour through Dunedin's craft chocolate factory has offered moments of sweetness for some former Cadbury employees still coming to terms with redundancy.
Maritime Union leaves home of 73 years
Maritime Union leaves home of 73 years
The Maritime Union has been evicted from its Port Chalmers offices as Port Otago prepares to demolish the 1946 building.
Flat fares for buses not yet on the table
Flat fares for buses not yet on the table
A flat-fare bus system for Dunedin will not be investigated until at least late this year.
Anglers know little of Fish & Game's work, survey finds
Anglers know little of Fish & Game's work, survey finds
As Otago anglers complain about licence fees, Fish & Game is ensuring them the money is being spent on making the sport sustainable.
Apology after cats trapped, one dies
Apology after cats trapped, one dies
A construction company owner has apologised "deeply" after an open manhole at a Dunedin subdivision site trapped two cats, killing one.
No 'critical' food safety issues discovered
No 'critical' food safety issues discovered
A government inspection of Dunedin Pizza Hut stores accused of hygiene issues found no "critical" food safety risks, but officials were continuing to investigate claims.
No 'critical' safety risks found at Dunedin Pizza Huts
No 'critical' safety risks found at Dunedin Pizza Huts
Restaurant Brands says a government inspection of its Dunedin Pizza Hut stores after allegations of "disgusting" practices by a franchise owner identified "no critical food safety risks".
Proposed fishing regulations outlined
Proposed fishing regulations outlined
The Government tested the waters for proposed commercial fishing regulations with a Dunedin crowd this week.