Allison Rudd

Two Dunedin men say the time is right for their proposed $8 million, purpose-built apartment complex in central Dunedin.

Ravensdown has decided not to apply for consent to unload ships through the night at its Ravensbourne fertiliser factory, despite saying a recent 24-hour unloading trial was a success.

Anglican leaders from throughout Otago and Southland are in Dunedin today discussing a draft plan which will result in major changes for congregations.

For young cancer patients, filling in the hours while receiving treatment at Dunedin Hospital can be a added challenge.

To Nicola Taylor's delight, Purakanui School has changed its name to Purakaunui School.

Same-sex marriage in New Zealand has become a near certainty after legislation to allow it passed its first reading in Parliament on Wednesday by 80 votes to 40. Labour MP Louisa Wall, who is sponsoring the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, says the legislation will not force church priests or ministers to conduct same-sex marriages. So why has the Bill attracted so much opposition from church leaders? Reporter Allison Rudd investigates.

Less than five years after it bought it, the Dunedin City Council is selling a major central Dunedin building.

St Mary's Catholic Church in Kaikorai will be "almost shipshape" in time for its centennial celebrations later this year, thanks to a donation from a Dunedin tradesman.

MP Clare Curran has attacked KiwiRail for taking legal action to stop publication of a leaked internal report outlining its plans to slash jobs and network maintenance over the next three years.