Tim Miller

The detection of a virus - not found in New Zealand for 20 years - at an Otago farm is a blow to the poultry industry, the executive director of the egg and poultry associations says.

Demolition work to clear the way for Dunedin's new billion-dollar hospital will start early next year.

Four Dunedin brass musicians have blown away the judges, earning themselves recognition as some of the best young players in the country.

One prospective Dunedin local body politician has received an apology after her election hoardings disappeared less than a day after they were erected.

Health authorities in Invercargill are confident one of the city's restaurants is not selling a food item marked unfit for human consumption.

Public transport use is on the rise in Dunedin but more could be done to improve the service, a public transport advocate says.

Otago and Southland were mostly spared the worst of the winter storm which closed roads and lit up the night sky further north at the weekend.

More road speed reductions are being proposed for Port Chalmers.

One South Dunedin business is facing an uncertain future as plans for a new community hub continue.

Dunedin's rusted, cracked and ageing sport field lights are set to be replaced at a cost of about $500,000.

Dunedin's camping grounds are losing out because campers are choosing to stay free of charge at the city's newest freedom camping site, an operator says.

A Dunedin film-maker wants his upcoming film to encourage more Chinese film-makers to the city.