The trials and tribulations of restoring Dunedin's heritage is the inspiration behind a poem forged in steel and attached to a revitalised historic building.
Up to eight helicopters and nine fire appliances are fighting multiple blazes that threaten at least one building near Waipiata in the Maniototo tonight.
Fans are already taking it easy ahead of the Eagles' performance in Dunedin tonight as crowds of concert-goers, cruise ship passengers and locals mingle in city centre.