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Deconstruction set for museum chimney

An image taken during the drone inspection of the chimney stack shows significant cracks. PHOTO:...

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Deconstruction set for museum chimney

Work will begin next week to deconstruct part of the Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s chimney which poses an "imminent risk" to public safety, the city council says.

ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’

Simeon Brown. File photo: Peter McIntosh

ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’

Health Minister Simeon Brown has been accused of being "disingenuous" and "doubling down" after claiming the new Dunedin hospital was not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.

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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode

Joshua Dawkins, pictured here in 2021, had an "appalling" history of domestic violence which was...

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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode

A Dunedin drug dealer, previously heralded for his rehabilitation efforts, is in trouble again for similar crimes.

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Change to SH88 possible

Frederick St in Dunedin could become part of State Highway 88. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Change to SH88 possible

A proposed roading rejig around Dunedin’s new hospital could feature a pivotal change to the highway network in the central city.

Farm shed blaze probed

An investigation will be held after a fire caused "extensive damage" to a farm shed in Otakou yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) says.

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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000

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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000

Costs relating to a secret inquiry at the Dunedin City Council, and any necessary follow-up, have climbed above $300,000.

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Conversion gives new life to water tank

Blackhead Quarry manager Gavin Hartley collects a docket from employee Bruce Pearson in their new...

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Conversion gives new life to water tank

Recycling, reclaiming a bit of history and getting a flute-playing employee out of the office was the goal when an old gasworks water tank was converted into a functioning kiosk.

Central city bus loop under consideration

Central city bus loop under consideration

Dunedin councillors are considering a push to bring back a central city bus loop — despite warnings from staff the concept has little chance of success.

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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings

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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings

A high-powered committee has been formed to reverse the University of Otago’s slide in the world rankings.

Injury no barrier for dodge ball team

Dunedin Ducks wing Joel Anderson has a crutch for his injured ankle. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Injury no barrier for dodge ball team

A crutch is not the trophy Dunedin dodge ball player Joel Anderson was hoping to take home from the sport’s national championships.

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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs

Queenstown Airport chief executive Glen Sowry pictured at the airport on his first day in 2021....

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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs

Industry representatives say airport economics are already tightly regulated, and the government should look to airlines in an effort to reduce ticket prices.

Relaxing read

Relaxing read

It was good old-fashioned page-turners that got Albany St flatmates Mason O’Connell, Finn Lawrey and Sophie Hence out on to their porch for a bit of quiet RnR when the sun came out yesterday.

High-risk offenders regularly released into community, inquest told

Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was murdered in her home in 2022. Photo: Supplied

High-risk offenders regularly released into community, inquest told

High-risk offenders are regularly being paroled from prison and into the community, a senior Corrections staff member says.

Unmet needs driving truancy

University of Otago paediatrics and child health researcher Dr Nick Bowden says a lack of school...

Unmet needs driving truancy

New Zealand’s under-resourced education system is struggling to meet the diverse needs of autistic pupils, and research shows it is the reason behind their high absenteeism rates.

Difficult subject material does not detract from quality

Astrid is hard work.

Pharmac's approach not fit for purpose, review finds

Pharmac's approach not fit for purpose, review finds

An independent review has found Pharmac's current approach is not fit for purpose and has called for an overhaul of both strategy and culture.

Missing Wellington 12-year-old taken home

William Walmsley. Photo: Supplied / Wellington District Police

Missing Wellington 12-year-old found safe, taken home

Missing Wellington 12-year-old William Walmsley has been found and taken home to his parents.

Recycling plant blaze leaves employees' future up in the air

The North Shore facility was destroyed in the blaze. Photo: RNZ

Recycling plant blaze leaves employees' future up in the air

Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground.

Alleged mushroom killer has some charges dropped

Prosecutors have dropped some of the charges against alleged mushroom murderer Erin Patterson, as her Supreme Court trial gets under way.

Flooding closes major Northland highway

Flooding closes major Northland highway

Heavy rain has brought flooding that has closed State Highway 1 near Cape Rēinga at the top of the North Island.

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