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Rush to discover what ‘East of Eden’ is all about
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Rush to discover what ‘East of Eden’ is all about
Those wanting to brush up on what all this East of Eden fuss is about may be out of luck.
Crime
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Passer-by praised for lifesaving actions after crash
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Passer-by praised for lifesaving actions after crash
Police have praised the quick thinking of a mystery person who saved a motorcyclist from bleeding out following a serious accident north of Dunedin.
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$92m tag for new landfill
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$92m tag for new landfill
The proposed budget for a new Dunedin landfill at Smooth Hill has nearly doubled to $92 million.
Principals in the learning seat
Principals in the learning seat
Dunedin principals (from left) Charissa Nicol, Bridget Davidson and Kate Nicholson took part in a leadership programme hosted by the Harvard Club of Australia.
Disappointment as DCC hits brakes on trail
Disappointment as DCC hits brakes on trail
The team behind a highly anticipated cycling trail from Dunedin to Mosgiel is "extremely disappointed" it has been removed from the city council’s nine-year plan.
Ukraine ambassador grateful for support
Ukraine ambassador grateful for support
The Ukraine ambassador to Australia and New Zealand wants to thank the two countries for their ongoing support in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Damaging winds possible in parts of South
Damaging winds possible in parts of South
The South looks set to cop some more wild weather as a new frontal system moves in later today.
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Homeless still housed in motels
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Homeless still housed in motels
Homeless people are still stuck sleeping in Dunedin motels waiting for a home, despite a government minister announcing the practice was a policy "disaster" that had mostly ended.
Safe driving called for as schools resume
Safe driving called for as schools resume
Pupils are starting to trickle back to school this week and police are urging drivers to keep their heads on a swivel for children on the region’s roads.
Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia
Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia
What started out as a hobby is now "an obsession" for Tamsin Braisher.
Submitters have their say on divisive Treaty Bill
Submitters have their say on divisive Treaty Bill
Two Otago submitters lined up to have their say as the next stage of the proposed Treaty Principles Bill began.
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Protecting live music comes with $1.5m cost
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Protecting live music comes with $1.5m cost
A plan to protect live music in Dunedin could have its budget balloon nearly six-fold to $1.5 million over nine years.
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Green Island landfill plans to be heard in March
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Green Island landfill plans to be heard in March
A hearing for the continued use and subsequent closure of Dunedin’s Green Island landfill has been set for two days in March.
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Dunedin transforms for filming of series
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City centre transforms for filming of series
Florence Pugh was joined by a host of Netflix cast and crew in Dunedin as areas of the city were transformed into historical set pieces.
Work to start soon on passive housing
Work to start soon on passive housing
Work will soon begin on two accommodation blocks in central Dunedin which promise to provide passive energy-efficient housing for the future, the developer has said.
Stormwater catchment may be split
Stormwater catchment may be split
The South Dunedin stormwater catchment area could be split in two, to make it more manageable, it has been signalled.
Double celebration on Burns Night
Double celebration on Burns Night
Another year aulder, and the words of Burns continue to grow bolder.
Volunteers sought for destination plan panel
Volunteers sought for destination plan panel
Volunteers are being sought to help develop Dunedin into a "fantastic" destination for visitors.
'Most likely saved his life'
'Most likely saved his life': Driver praised for helping motorcyclist
Dunedin police are praising a passing motorist after they stopped to help a seriously injured motorcyclist.
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
More than 1000 birds have died due to an outbreak of avian botulism at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant.