Chris Morris

The Otago SPCA will be encouraged to apply for a three-year civic grant from the Dunedin City Council as part of this year's annual plan process, despite withdrawing services previously offered to the council.

The developer of a Mosgiel subdivision has won approval from the Dunedin City Council for family-themed street names, despite concerns the council's road-naming policy was failing its first test.

Dunedin city councillors have moved to allay community concern over delays to Otago Peninsula cycleway and roading improvements, by bringing forward about $3.3 million worth of work on the next two stages.

The planned $1.5 million refurbishment of the former North Dunedin post office by the Otago Museum has won support from Dunedin city councillors, despite some verbal volleys aimed at the project's design.

A Dunedin developer wanting to continue a theme of family street names in his 52-lot residential subdivision in Mosgiel could be facing a dead-end.

Plans for a $1.5 million redevelopment of the former Dunedin North Post Office have been revealed by the Otago Museum.

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has said he will not be "mucking around" after holding talks with the head of a residents' group claiming homes are threatened by erosion at Te Rauone Beach, on the Otago Peninsula.

Budding cricketer Cameron Chapman has one eye on the wickets and the other on former fast bowler Shane Bond's speed record.

A marketing campaign promoting active lifestyles in Dunedin appears to be a flop with city councillors, despite the civic leaders voting to spend more than $100,000 funding it.

Christchurch author Joe Bennett is not - repeat, not - celebrating news the Christchurch City Council will let him stay in his home.