Greens take aim at student hardship
Greens take aim at student hardship
University of Otago students applauded a Green Party policy yesterday promising a universal postgraduate student allowance and extending student loan limits beyond seven years.
Margot Taylor
Pupils show way to avoid plastic bags
Pupils show way to avoid plastic bags
A Northeast Valley supermarket is leading the way in the eradication of plastic bags thanks to the work of pupils from Dunedin North Intermediate.
Penalties too harsh: publican
Penalties too harsh: publican
A Dunedin publican says the business will struggle to survive when its liquor licence is suspended following a string of incidents, including people being allowed to drink there on Christmas Day.
Wind farm proponents 'should just let it go'
Wind farm proponents 'should just let it go'
Opponents of a wind farm near Blueskin Bay say ''common sense has prevailed'' with the Environment Court decision this week, but it comes too late for a former resident who moved away in protest.
Hundreds perform at 24th Polyfest
Hundreds perform at 24th Polyfest
Dunedin's Edgar Centre had a cuteness overload as hundreds of tiny tots in kapa haka gear took the stage for the 24th annual Polyfest.
Bar staff found drinking on duty
Bar staff found drinking on duty
A South Dunedin bar previously in trouble for gang brawls and overt intoxication is in trouble again after a series of incidents, including having inebriated staff on duty.
'Kia ora, Dunedin Hospital'
'Kia ora, Dunedin Hospital'
People ringing the hospital this Maori Language Week can expect to be greeted with the words "Kia ora, Dunedin Hospital''.
Blueskin turbine rejected
Blueskin turbine rejected
The Blueskin Bay skyline is to remain void of wind turbines following an Environment Court decision to decline one on Porteous Hill.
Festival’s stature grows
Festival’s stature grows
The national reputation of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival has been strengthened, Dunedin Fringe co-chairman Aaron Hawkins says.
Deaf youth win national film award
Deaf youth win national film award
Three deaf youngsters from Otago have scooped the best youth film at the New Zealand Deaf Short Film Festival.
Ball guests step back in time at Larnach Castle
Ball guests step back in time at Larnach Castle
It was like 1967 all over again at Larnach Castle on Saturday, as everything at a grand ball, from the guest list to formal introductions, mirrored the first ball held at the castle.
Community hub for South Dunedin opens
Community hub for South Dunedin opens
After facing flood and housing struggles, a positive hub has popped up for the South Dunedin community.
School in character for book dress-up
School in character for book dress-up
Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant were among about 300 characters to descend on Tainui School yesterday.
City to be first to trial youth housing facility
City to be first to trial youth housing facility
Dunedin will be the first city in New Zealand to trial a youth housing facility to keep at-risk youth, including those who engage in prostitution in exchange for accommodation, off the streets.
Parties' climate policies run the gamut
Parties' climate policies run the gamut
Central government assistance is crucial to helping South Dunedin prepare for sea-level rise, but what that help will look like remained unclear at a forum on political parties' climate change polices last night.
University brand review 'inappropriate'
University brand review 'inappropriate'
A University of Otago branding review in the midst of general staff cuts gives the impression the university is out of touch with staff, a union leader says.
Extra flights boost for Dunedin
Extra flights boost for Dunedin economy
Dunedin businesses are gearing up for an influx of Chinese visitors as an airline announces daily flights from China to the South, a move worth $20 million to the southern economy.
Solo mum’s survival struggle
Solo mum’s survival struggle
A solo Dunedin mother who fled an abusive relationship in Australia says she never would have left had she known the lack of support government services would give her baby.
Frustrated by surgery delay
Frustrated by surgery delay
A Queenstown carpenter’s wait for acute surgery on his badly broken arm has finally ended after he was repeatedly sent home from Dunedin Hospital.
Spring has sprung, and set to be warmer
Spring has sprung, and set to be warmer
Today is the first day of spring, and while the season should be warmer than normal, expect to need your jacket for three weeks.