Campaign spend set for boost
Campaign spend set for boost
The Dunedin City Council is set to spend almost $350,000 on its campaign against cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
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A nice finish to a colourful career
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A nice finish to a colourful career
Back in the 1970s, when Joe Gordon still had hair, his colleagues used to tease him about being old before his time.
Transport plans now threatened
Transport plans now threatened
An airport bus connecting Dunedin and Balclutha could yet get a green light despite a $9million shortfall causing the Otago Regional Council to put the brakes on public transport trials across Otago.
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Sea lions crash surf school
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Sea lions crash surf school
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
The government has ignored a proposal to produce more doctors in Otago and Auckland and is "bulldozing" ahead with plans for a third medical school in Waikato, a Green Party MP says.
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Coming from the deep
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Coming from the deep
The 62m-long Antarctic Aurora deepwater longline fishing vessel cruises through Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
A Dunedin heritage advocate is worried newly-introduced council protections for heritage buildings are not yet matched by an overall vision for the city.
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
A Dunedin ticketing company placed into liquidation has left creditors nearly $10 million out of pocket.
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No new member for ORC
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No new member for ORC
The Otago Regional Council will not replace Cr Bryan Scott, who resigned to protest government intervention.
That sinking feeling
That sinking feeling
Contractors work at the bottom of Macandrew Bay School Rd this week.
Future of new piles uncertain
Future of new piles uncertain
New piles arrived on the new Dunedin hospital site yesterday, despite the government saying it might not even build a hospital there.
Small signs economy looking up
Small signs economy looking up
A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has apologised to all staff for her behaviour.
OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
The Otago University Students’ Association is prioritising student safety by spending $1.5 million to earthquake strengthen its "flagship building".
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into a South Dunedin supermarket overrun by rats earlier this year has now been completed — but the ministry will not yet release its report...
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
A small piece of life in Antarctica and the International Space Station will be taken to the Cook Islands next week as part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2024 Science Expo.
Building on the rise
Building on the rise
A large crane towers over the Dunedin city centre as construction of the new Mataukareao building continues in Great King St.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
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Council chief's language slammed
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Council chief's language slammed
Some councillors may not have dared speak up after revelations the DCC's chief executive was in the habit of insulting them, but Cr Mandy Mayhem was one who did.
Painting the town
Painting the town
What was once a dull, grey concrete wall in Stafford St is now a colourful montage of artistic graffiti, after more than 30 artists put their mark on it as part of the Ōtepoti Hip-Hop...