Proposal struck right note at the perfect moment
Proposal struck right note at the perfect moment
For one newly engaged couple Ed Sheeran’s concert in Dunedin on Sunday could not have been more perfect.
Jono Edwards
City business booms over busy concert weekend
City business booms over busy concert weekend
Businesses in Dunedin have basked in a busy holiday weekend, enjoying the influx of people in the city for the Ed Sheeran concerts and relaxed Easter trading rules.
Local themes common for April Fools’
Local themes common for April Fools’
Organisations leant heavily on Sheeran-mania to prank the region’s fools yesterday.
‘Tuneful cheeriness’ from 1100 ukuleles
‘Tuneful cheeriness’ from 1100 ukuleles
The lower Octagon was a sea of children and tiny instruments this week as 1100 Otago school pupils from 42 schools exhibited their ukulele skills.
Reports of Dunedin hit and run mistaken
Reports of Dunedin hit and run mistaken
Reports a driver drove off after hitting a child with their vehicle outside Bathgate Park School yesterday afternoon were mistaken, police say.
Schools jam to Sheeran for Ed-uke-ate
School pupils jam to Sheeran for Ed-uke-ate
The lower Octagon was a sea of children and tiny instruments this afternoon as 1100 Otago school pupils from 42 schools exhibited their ukulele skills.
Sheeran Octagon hub 'fantastic'
Sheeran Octagon hub 'fantastic'
Stuart St shop owners are loving the Sheeran Octagon hub, but seem split on whether they would want to see it permanently.
Ed-citement builds for superfans
Ed-citement builds for superfans
Ed Sheeran fans are flocking to Forsyth Barr Stadium ahead of the pop star's first of three concerts.
Graffiti attack on Sheeran mural
Graffiti attack on Dunedin's Ed Sheeran mural
Graffiti on Dunedin's Ed Sheeran mural has been removed almost as quickly as it was done.
Concert equipment 'most elaborate' seen at stadium
Concert equipment 'most elaborate' seen at stadium
The Sheeran production cavalry is descending on Dunedin to set up what promises to be one of the most elaborate sound and light shows in the city's history.
MPI cattle cull 'the right thing'
MPI cattle cull 'the right thing'
The farming industry is viewing a Mycoplasma bovis cull of more than 22,000 cattle as a tragic necessity.
Relics for 'man caves' to be sold
Relics for 'man caves' to be sold
Until recently, some rusted early 20th century fuel pumps were still in use on a Darfield farm.
Take the Easter Ed express and don't drive
Take the Easter Ed express and don't drive
Walk, take the bus, or a special train service from Mosgiel, but whatever you do don't drive during Dunedin's monster Ed Sheeran Easter.
Leisure marchers in step with friends
Leisure marchers in step with friends
Many leisure marchers came from competitive roots, but now it is all about the "fun, friendship and fitness".
Port can cope with 34% more cruise ships: CEO
Port can cope with 34% more cruise ships: CEO
Port Otago is confident Dunedin can cope with a 34% increase in cruise ship numbers next year.
Factory sad and empty
Factory sad and empty
An eerie emptiness filled the corridors of the Cadbury factory yesterday as a 150-year part of Dunedin became a piece of history.
Welcome revives memories for Hall
Welcome revives memories for Hall
Adam Hall felt a striking sense of similarity to eight years earlier, as fans and family gathered at the Dunedin Airport yesterday to welcome their local hero.
Relief after ORC alters bus routes
Relief after ORC alters bus routes
After a tense vote, a regional council decision to divert Wakari and Helensburgh buses away from ''dangerous'' streets drew tears of happiness from a safety campaigner.
Council shies away from schools' request to tweak bus services
Council shies away from schools' request to tweak bus services
The Otago Regional Council has refused to tweak bus routes and timetables to accommodate three Dunedin schools, after they announced they were ending a chartered school service next term.
Boaties call for harbour forum
Boaties call for harbour forum
Some boat clubs have slammed stakeholders over inaction on a proposed forum for the future of Otago Harbour.