It took more than manpower to move a fire engine which became stuck in mud yesterday after it was involved in the rescue of a man who reversed his car over a bank.
The DCC has been praised for making the "best of a bad situation" over freedom camping as construction begins on an upgrade of facilities at Warrington Domain.
Delta has hailed the sale of a controversial Christchurch subdivision to a Wanaka-based developer as a breakthrough in its efforts to recover $13.4 million in bad debt.
Dunedin's largest primary school is being told to review its procedures after a mother accused it of negligence over the treatment of her 6-year-old son.
The mammoth process to determine rules concerning Dunedin development continues today, and Dunedin City Council staff are recommending a cautious approach in rural residential areas.
A large boost in the number people standing for the three Taieri community boards is a vote of confidence in local democracy, a soon-to-retire community board chairman says.
The Dunedin City Council is keeping a close eye on the Hawke’s Bay water contamination crisis to make sure its system is not subject to the same risks.
A small coastal community north of Dunedin is split over whether a public toilet should be installed, as some residents are concerned its presence would attract freedom campers.