Dunedin

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

Otago Boys’ High School students cross Arthur St on a designated crossing yesterday. PHOTO:...

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

Tamsin Braisher has created 367 new profiles of notable New Zealand women for Wikipedia over the...

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

An excavator works at the Green Island Landfill. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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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

English actress Florence Pugh strolls up Princes St yesterday during filming for Netflix’s East...

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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

Fifteen units are planned for this site at 19 Constitution St. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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

Flooding in South Dunedin in 2015. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

The Hayward brothers (from left) Oe (Oscar), Flynn and Dustin, of Dunedin, perform a sword dance...

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

Oxidation ponds at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant. Photo: Supplied

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.

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Oldies prove they’ve still got it at rally

Andrew Roxburgh prepares to start his 1910 Triumph Roadster. PHOTOS: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Oldies prove they’ve still got it at rally

Petrol, steam and a hearty push got engines roaring in Dunedin on Saturday.

Waitati Music Festival

REPORT: MARK JOHN / PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

Waitati Music Festival

Performing at the Waitati Music Festival is band Gutterlove with (from left) Glenn Bathgate on guitar and vocals, Lisa Gruner on vocals, Jason McIver on drums and Joe Pomana on bass.