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B&Bs battle to stay open

B&Bs battle to stay open

Dunedin bed­ and ­breakfast owners say their industry is in dire straits, with at least 35 B&Bs closing in the last five years.

Greens to announce mayoral candidate

Greens to announce mayoral candidate

The Green Party is poised to announce its own candidate for the Dunedin mayoral election race.

Dunedinites in bank fee class action

Dunedinites in bank fee class action

More than 600 Dunedin residents have registered to participate in an upcoming class action about bank default fees they believe are unfair.

Saintly silver kettle returns

Saintly silver kettle returns

A labour of love for Port Chalmers woman Carol Meikle, who has spent years researching the town's links with Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, who is known as Saint Mary of the Cross, has led to the return of a treasure.

Caution urged after charity's phones hacked

Caution urged after charity's phones hacked

Community organisations are being advised to make sure their phone and computer systems are protected, after a small non-profit group based in Dunedin was targeted by hackers.

Scaffolding rises as restoration begins

Scaffolding rises as restoration begins

After years of waiting, work is finally ready to start on the restoration of the Iona Church in Port Chalmers.

Dunedin becoming 'Salmon City'

Dunedin becoming 'Salmon City'

New York is the city that never sleeps, some call Paris the city of love but Dunedin is fast gaining a moniker people can really sink their teeth into - ''Salmon City''.

Patience needed with spawners running late

Patience needed with spawners running late

Members of the salmon fishing fraternity have had their patience tested to the limit as they try out a new salmon trap in the Leith River.

New technology for Christchurch police

Christchurch police have been brought into the 21st century with iPhones and iPads, which will give officers access to information at their fingertips.

Library toilets 'totally appalling'

Library toilets 'totally appalling'

Poor toilet facilities and a lack of wheelchair access at the Dunedin City Library have been criticised by the Dunedin Public Libraries Association at the Dunedin City Council's annual plan hearings.

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