Passengers ditch cruise ship in Dunedin
Passengers ditch cruise ship in Dunedin
Port Otago staff became de facto travel agents yesterday as cruise ship passengers chose to disembark in Dunedin to avoid a self-quarantine double-whammy.
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From Central Otago to virus-stricken South Korea
From Central Otago to virus-stricken South Korea
A former Ranfurly man has found himself caught in the middle of one of the world’s biggest Covid-19 outbreaks.
Dunedin's top comedy talent on display
Dunedin's top comedy talent on display
For the first time in its 25 year history the Raw Comedy Quest, a regional round is being hosted in Dunedin.
Orchard flourishes in middle of urban area
Orchard flourishes in middle of urban area
For the past 10 years urban permaculturist Rory Harding has been growing a burgeoning food orchard in the back yard of his George St home. Tim Miller visits the urban orchard to discover what it is...
Bathgate Park community says farewell to principal
Bathgate Park community says farewell to principal
Bathgate Park School pupils have farewelLed principal Whetu Cormick at a special assembly.
How city councillors voted over the past term
How city councillors voted over the past term
In the past three years Dunedin city councillors have voted more than 100 times, from the naming of a new street to signing off an $850 million budget. Tim Miller takes a look at some of the bigger votes since 2016.
Taking on the climate change challenge
Taking on the climate change challenge
Tim Miller explores what climate change issues Dunedin’s next mayor and councillors will face and looks at what some of them have been saying on the campaign trail.
Message spread at St Kilda
Message spread at St Kilda
Usually the domain of sunbathers and seals, a large stretch of St Kilda Beach in Dunedin was transformed into a massive art canvas on Saturday.
STV voting: what it is and how to use it
STV voting: what it is and how to use it
Politics Prof Janine Hayward helps us to simplify the STV process, and gives us some tips on how to make our votes count in the local body elections.
Long-awaited pool hot topic at Mosgiel meeting
Long-awaited pool hot topic at Mosgiel meeting
It was the turn of Taieri and Mosgiel residents to hear from and question the people wanting to represent them around the city council table.
Mosgiel RSA future hangs on meeting next week
Mosgiel RSA future hangs on meeting next week
The fate of the Mosgiel RSA hangs in the balance as members wait on an update which could make or break their beleaguered club.
Serious crash near Cromwell
Serious crash near Cromwell
Three people were injured in a serious crash near Cromwell this morning.
Mayoral candidates called on to walk the talk
Mayoral candidates called on to walk the talk
The time for talking is over; it's time for real action. That's the message from Greater South Dunedin Action Group chairman Ray Macleod to mayoral candidates.
Pedestrian mall at railway station
Pedestrian mall at railway station
Foot traffic is set to replace vehicle traffic in front of one of Dunedin's best-known landmarks.
Float-inspired game wins developer award
Float-inspired game wins developer award
A video game designed by a Dunedin developer has caught the eye of the wider industry, taking the top spot in a national competition.
Unvaccinated ski staff kept away
Unvaccinated ski staff kept away
Unvaccinated staff at two Queenstown skifields will be stopped from coming to work as health officials fight to stop the spread of measles through the resort's community.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Rachel Elder
Consultation, ending city congestion and Sth Dunedin issues are priorities
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Tim Miller puts the questions to Rachel Elder.
Back-to-back 'Extra!' victory for Anderson's Bay
Back-to-back 'Extra!' victory for Anderson's Bay
Anderson's Bay School claimed the top honour at the Otago Daily Times Extra! current events quiz in Dunedin for the second successive year last night.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Jim O'Malley
City needs to be equipped and funded for growth
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Tim Miller puts the questions to Jim O’Malley.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Lee Vandervis
Less debt, more parking and promotion on agenda
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Tim Miller puts the questions to Lee Vandervis.