Joy marks first celebration of Mass since lockdown
Joy marks first celebration of Mass since lockdown
People were beaming with joy as they entered St Patrick’s Basilica in South Dunedin yesterday to celebrate Mass, Fr Gerard Aynsley says.
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Bookings trickling in for hotel industry
Bookings trickling in for hotel industry
Hotels that are open in the South are gradually picking up bookings, and some are hoping for a bounce this weekend.
A privilege to have been at the helm
A privilege to have been at the helm
After 16 years leading the Otago Polytechnic, Phil Ker has no doubt the moment is right to step aside. He talks to Grant Miller about fairness, innovation and his time at the helm.
No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased
No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased
Restrictions on gatherings will be relaxed from tomorrow but that does not seem to have inspired Dunedin people to rush to hold weddings or memorial services.
Southerners saddened by H&J Smith proposal
Southerners saddened by H&J Smith proposal
The owners of a Dunedin mall who could soon be hunting for a new anchor tenant - after H&J Smith announced it proposed to close its large shop there - are keeping quiet about the situation.
Mayor urges retailer to reconsider closure plans
Mayor urges retailer to reconsider closure plans
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is encouraging retailer H&J Smith to reconsider closing the doors of its department stores.
Churches pleased gathering limits relaxed
Churches pleased gathering limits relaxed
The timing of relaxed restrictions on gatherings may be apt, a Dunedin vicar says.
H&J Smith looking to close stores
H&J Smith looking to close stores
H&J Smith Group says it is considering closing stores in the South, affecting 175 staff, as it tries to secure its long-term future.