Cars towed after South Dunedin collision
Cars towed after South Dunedin collision
Two vehicles were left undriveable after a collision in South Dunedin.
Tim Scott
Noel Leeming to close George St store
'Difficult decision' to close George St store
Electronics retailer Noel Leeming will shut its doors at its Dunedin George St location after an extensive review of its store network.
Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns
Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns
Despite almost two years of campaigning for protection of their venues, the live music community is disappointed the Dunedin City Council did not address their concerns when it had the chance.
George St work progressing steadily
George St work progressing steadily
Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.
Climate concerns get airing
Climate concerns get airing
The latest in a series of climate strikes has taken on a grander scale in hopes of forging "a resilient Ōtepoti."
Unapproved uni logo aired on TV
Unapproved uni logo aired on TV
The University of Otago is stressing nothing should be read into its new, yet-to-be-approved logo making a premature appearance on national television.
Libation oration
Libation oration
Former Otago regional councillor and author Neville Peat speaks at a meeting of the Otago Maritime Society about the whisky Earnest Shackleton took to the Antarctic in 1907.
Ecosanctuary funds voted down
Ecosanctuary funds voted down
The Dunedin City Council has decided against giving Orokonui Ecosanctuary an immediate cash injection, but is open to exploring long-term funding options.
United climate plan approved
United climate plan approved
The "mother ship" of all plans will give Dunedin City Council an all-encompassing approach to help keep the city safe in the event of a climate emergency.
Taking care of the Water of Leith
Taking care of the Water of Leith
Preschool children of Rōpū Tiaki Tamaiti, including Flora Neururer, were joined by parents and teachers in picking up rubbish along the Water of Leith.
Pupils ‘really enjoyed’ introduction to paddleboarding
Pupils ‘really enjoyed’ introduction to paddleboarding
Year 13 pupils from Kaikorai Valley College received an introduction to paddleboarding on Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the school’s outdoor education programme.
Funding increase not a long-term solution
Funding increase not a long-term solution
Otago Museum is celebrating an increase in funding but says the extra cash will not solve its long-term financial woes.
Funding lifeline for museum
Funding lifeline for museum
A proposal to grant Otago Museum additional funding has narrowly passed, despite concerns about the financial burden passed on to ratepayers.
Lanterns on display
Lanterns on display
Admiring Judith the giant praying mantis on display in the Meridian Mall on Thursday are (clockwise from left) Jan Checketts, her daughter Louise Freeman and granddaughter Esmae Freeman (18 months)...
Logging trucks on road criticised
Logging trucks on road criticised
Complaining about logging trucks after buying property next to a commercial forest is like living next to an airport and being surprised by planes landing, a forestry chief executive says.
Caversham liquor store owner pleads case
Caversham liquor store owner pleads case
The owner of Caversham Liquor has hit back at objections to the store’s liquor licence, saying people should be allowed freedom of choice.
Road safety week focus for children
Road safety week focus for children
A national campaign to promote safer driving is teaching children as young as 6 how to keep safe on New Zealand roads.
Balloon artist secures win in game show
Balloon artist secures win in game show
A Dunedin balloon twister has secured the win in a national game show.
Gaming industry could aid health innovation
Gaming industry could aid health innovation
Dunedin's "gravitational pull" in the gaming industry could result in the city become an industry-leading developer in digital health innovation.
Students object to liquor licences
Students object to liquor licences
Countdown and New World could be next in the firing line over the sale of single-serve high-strength alcohol.