Hamish McNeilly

The Elton John concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium is estimated to have pumped $14.9 million into the wider Dunedin economy, a survey reveals.

An off-duty policeman helped rescue two struggling surfers at St Clair this week.

Public responses appear to be evenly split on whether international tourists should be charged for access to the country's national parks.

Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) is remaining tight-lipped over the next big name act to perform at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Dunedin police are cracking down on poor driver behaviour outside city schools.

International tourists could be charged for access to the country's national parks.

The potential of Forsyth Barr Stadium and the lucrative Chinese market has resulted in new appointments for the organisation charged with marketing Dunedin to the world.

Those wanting to go on their own tiki tour of Maori experience in the lower South Island now have a map to guide them.

The Good Samaritan who helped a woman and her toddler from Otago Harbour and then watched as his car went into the water, says he would do the same thing again.

The Portobello Jetty was a reminder of what can be achieved when a community and council work together, Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull said at the official opening on Saturday.