Warning heritage rules could backfire
Heritage rules could backfire, hearing told
The University of Otago is worried rules aimed at protecting Dunedin’s heritage buildings could have unintended consequences.
Vaughan Elder
Next president would preside over 'deeply divided America'
Next president would preside over 'deeply divided America'
The United States is a deeply divided nation and whoever is elected is likely have a tough time getting much done.
Upgrade for New World
Upgrade for New World
Dunedin's Centre City New World is set to undergo a ''major upgrade'', expected to be completed next year.
Cromwell man in hospital after fire
Cromwell man in hospital after fire
A man received moderate burns after a pot of oil overheated causing a fire in a Cromwell Indian restaurant.
Police hunt two men after they fled crash
Police hunt two men after they fled crash
Police are hunting for two men who fled on foot after the car they were in crashed into a power pole in the Dunedin suburb of Concord this evening.
Salaries at Delta slammed
Salaries at Delta slammed
A Dunedin city councillor has slammed climbing salaries at council-owned company Delta, singling out chief executive Grady Cameron's pay as ''eye-watering''.
Blueskin blanket's unwelcome cover
Blueskin blanket's unwelcome cover
A ''Blueskin blanket'' of thick fog has brought gloom to the coast north of Dunedin after clinging to the landscape for more than 10 days.
Unified approach sought on bus hub
Unified approach sought on bus hub
Concerns about the location and the level of investment in a proposed bus hub were raised at a Dunedin City Council meeting yesterday.
March marks Rape Crisis milestone
March marks Rape Crisis milestone
"Yes means yes, no means no, however we dress wherever we go" was among the chants at a march on Saturday to mark the 35th anniversary of Rape Crisis Dunedin.
Lego creations draw crowds
Lego creations draw crowds
The Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower and the Dunedin Railway Station were among some of the elaborate Lego models on show for the thousands who went to the first Dunedin Brick Show.
Bus hub debate heats up
Bus hub debate heats up
A pair of Dunedin city councillors have raised the ire of the Otago Regional Council after bringing up serious concerns about the city’s proposed bus hub.
Heritage rules deemed too restrictive
Heritage rules deemed too restrictive
The Dunedin City Council’s proposed new heritage rules have been criticised as too restrictive, and property owners should have more freedom to demolish uneconomic heritage buildings.
DHB against pool heritage status
Pool heritage status opposed
The SDHB is fighting a proposal to classify Dunedin’s endangered physio pool site as a heritage building, saying it may have to be demolished as part of a hospital redevelopment.
Fence at yacht club questioned
Fence at yacht club questioned
West Harbour residents are kicking up a fuss over the Dunedin City Council spending thousands fencing off part of a public car park to benefit a private yacht club.
St John disputes rescue helicopter trust claim
St John disputes rescue helicopter trust claim
The Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust says a ''dramatic'' 30% increase in demand is partly a result of the service picking up the slack as St John struggles to find volunteers.
Fears wallabies wilfully released
Fears wallabies wilfully released
The Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.
Asbestos discovered in courthouse
Asbestos discovered in courthouse
Asbestos has been found in Dunedin's historic courthouse, but the Ministry of Justice says it will not affect rebuild plans.
Hayne's 'rant' over liquor slated
Hayne's view lacks 'rigour'
One of New Zealand's largest liquor companies says an Otago University vice-chancellor's ''rant'' about North Dunedin liquor outlets lacks ''intellectual rigour''.
Rates relief helps save warehouse
Rates relief helps save warehouse
A more than $1.2 million project to revitalise a crumbling warehouse precinct building is among seven Dunedin heritage projects being supported with rates relief.
Police apologise to protester
Police apologise to protester
Police have apologised to a Dunedin woman after an officer was found to have used "unnecessary force" against her during a protest against the Trans Pacific Partnership.