Delta repaid by 'Feb 2024'
Delta repaid by 'Feb 2024'
It could be midway through next decade before Delta retrieves $13.4 million in bad debt from a controversial Christchurch subdivision, newly released documents reveal.
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Planner heeds university's concerns
Uni link with hospital retained
A Dunedin City Council planner has bowed to pressure from the University of Otago amid concerns new planning rules could damage its relationship with the hospital.
Science teacher plays to win
Science teacher plays to win
Mixing science with a bit of theatrical performance has proved a winning formula for University of Otago's top teacher as chosen by students.
Dive students chance upon whale in harbour
New divers happen on the right experience
A group of students went out for a dive in Otago Harbour yesterday and came back with a whale of a tale.
Cut liquor outlets, uni says
Cut liquor outlets, uni says
The University of Otago has compared its efforts to battle New Zealand's drinking culture to ''bailing out the Titanic with a thimble'' as it sets its sights on liquor outlets in the student quarter.
South D hub site caution
South D hub site caution
Dunedin city councillors yesterday delayed a decision on a preferred location for the South Dunedin community hub amid concerns about a lack of consultation.
DCC votes on hub site today
DCC votes on hub site today
Dunedin City councillors will today vote on the preferred location for a $5.25 million library and community hub for South Dunedin.
Claims rescue was mishandled denied
Claims rescue was mishandled denied
Police are disputing claims the rescue of a fisherman who jumped from his burning boat off the Dunedin coast was mishandled.
Farmers dump milk after silo collapse
100 farmers dump milk following silo collapse
About 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra’s Edendale site.
Internet firm invests in RocketWerkz
Internet firm invests in RocketWerkz
Dunedin games developer Dean Hall is not content with slow and steady expansion.
Performance review undertaken
Performance review undertaken
The outcome of a closed door meeting to review Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose’s performance was kept confidential yesterday.
No Boss, but stadium 'still top'
Springsteen plumps for Christchurch
Forsyth Barr Stadium's boss says it is still ''hands down'' the premier concert venue in the South Island, despite Bruce Springsteen choosing Christchurch over Dunedin.
Shock after leap from burning boat
Fisherman drives burning boat ashore
A Port Chalmers fisherman is in shock after jumping from his ''pride and joy'' fishing boat after it caught fire.
Fisherman leaps from burning boat
Fisherman leaps from burning boat
A fisherman on a burning boat grounded the vessel on rocks before leaping to safety near Dunedin this afternoon.
Earthworks on the 2GP table
Earthworks on the 2GP table
The long process to determine Dunedin's development rules is set to continue tomorrow when submitters have their say on the rules that will govern earthworks.
Area too 'vulnerable' to booze shops
Area too 'vulnerable' to booze shops
Opening another liquor store in South Dunedin would result in increased alcohol abuse and crime in what is already a deprived area.
Consent for dental school complex job
Consent for dental school complex job
The design for University of Otago’s $125 million school of dentistry is one of the most complex Dunedin City Council’s building services unit has seen.
Liquor store’s licence opposed
Liquor store’s licence opposed
A North Dunedin liquor store’s licence is under threat because it is situated on a service station forecourt.
Fake quake was machine’s mistake
Fake quake was machine’s mistake
A report of a severe earthquake in Central Otago turned out to be a "ghost quake", which was actually centred more than 1000km away.
$18m to be spent on court upgrade
$18m to be spent on court upgrade
Refurbishing and strengthening Dunedin’s historic courthouse is expected to cost more than $18 million, according to a building consent approved by the Dunedin City Council.