Dunedin

Climate change response could cost billions

City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report

Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Police direct traffic at the Fairfield on-ramp following a crash this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Dunedin police say drivers need to keep a safe following distance after a three-vehicle crash snarled the motorway at Fairfield this morning.

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City's economic report 'depressing'

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'Anything good in this?': City's economic report 'depressing'

Details of Dunedin’s sluggish economic pulse make for "depressing reading", city councillors say.

Push for Dunedin to piggyback on Netflix show

The release of a highly anticipated Netflix show could inspire people to find their own slice of Eden in Otago, Dunedin councillors were told.

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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home

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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home

A Dunedin man was found hiding in the ceiling at his home after racking up his 20th disqualified driving charge, a court has heard.

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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson delivers his delayed speech at the School of...

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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts

The long-delayed and awaited lecture by Grant Robertson to the University of Otago School of Arts has finally gone ahead, with no protesters in sight.

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

Flowers where Enere Taana-McLaren (inset) was fatally stabbed at the Dunedin Bus Hub in Great...

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

A jury has not yet reached a verdict in the bus-hub stabbing case and will continue its deliberations tomorrow.

Just spinning a yarn

Just spinning a yarn

Dunedin Spinners and Weavers Guild member Barbara Quin spins yarn at the guild’s monthly meeting at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.

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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears

Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL) chairman Tim Loan. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears

New regulations on Dunedin Airport are "another fairly rough deal" from the government — and the city council may need to step in and help, councillors have heard.

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‘Just’ Dunedin tagline dumped by DCC

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‘Just’ Dunedin tagline dumped by DCC

It's "just" Dunedin no longer.

Man barred from bus

A Dunedin man was kicked off a bus after threatening the driver and fellow passengers, police say.

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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled

Mosgiel couple Margaret and Mervyn Miller celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Photo: Peter...

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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled

When a Mosgiel woman pulled back her curtains and saw yesterday’s deluge, she was taken back to her watery wedding day 65 years ago.

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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test

The driver was more than four times the legal limit, police say. Photo: ODT files

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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test

A Mosgiel man who was pulled over after a boozy day at golf tried to drink more beer while being breath-tested.

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MPs call out Minister for South Island over inaction

South Island Minister James Meager. Photo: Wikipedia

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MPs call out Minister for South Island over inaction

Opposition MPs are calling on the Minister for the South Island to start advocating or risk irrelevancy.

NZ govt’s silence at key stages of Gaza conflict ‘deafening’

Prof Robert Patman talks about New Zealand’s positioning in the Gaza conflict at the University...

NZ govt’s silence at key stages of Gaza conflict ‘deafening’

New Zealand’s silence at key stages of the Gaza conflict has been "deafening", a leading international relations academic says.

One with the tide, going with the flow

One with the tide, going with the flow

A seagull casts its eye over the first rehearsal of University of Melbourne Victorian College of Arts head of dance Professor Carol Brown’s Saltlines for Sealion Women at St Clair Beach...

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Back in ‘rat race’: Performance returns after 25 years

Taking to the streets of Dunedin yesterday are masked performers (from left) Blaise Barham,...

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Back in ‘rat race’: Performance returns after 25 years

Four masked businessmen held together by their ties are about to hit the streets of Dunedin.

Self-defence claim disputed in closing addresses

A jury has repeatedly watched every tragic moment of a Dunedin schoolboy being stabbed to death.

Milestone celebrated

Ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dunedin Fringe Festival ahead of its opening night birthday event is festival co-director Ruth Harvey.

Aggressive passenger booted off bus for threats

A Dunedin man was kicked off a bus after threatening the driver and fellow passengers, police say.

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