King Sam the ‘clear winner’ of castle-building contest
King Sam the ‘clear winner’ of castle-building contest
A Dunedin carpentry apprentice has been named the king of a castle-making competition at Otago Polytechnic.
Shawn McAvinue
Free vehicle care session for women
Free vehicle care session for women
A mechanic in is holding a free motoring maintenance workshop for women in central Dunedin next week after seeing many ‘‘expensive’’ and avoidable mistakes.
No comment on driver nationality rule remains
No comment on driver nationality rule remains
A guide instructing Southern district police officers to remain tight-lipped to media about the nationality of drivers involved in fatal crashes remains active, despite its creator leaving the force.
'Dinosaur park' plans revealed
'Dinosaur park' plans revealed
A Jurassic park in Dunedin is set for an overhaul with plans for new play equipment.
Immigrant fighting for unpaid wages
Immigrant fighting for unpaid wages
An "exploited'' immigrant wants to stay in Dunedin to fight for the money he is owed.
Burger business booming
Burger business booming
A burger business born to serve scarfies in Dunedin continues to grow.
Car groups petitioning on Tahuna Park
Car groups petitioning on Tahuna Park
Car enthusiasts want the Dunedin City Council to do a U-turn and lift its car show ban in Tahuna Park.
Awards for Dunedin plumbers
Awards for Dunedin plumbers
Dunedin tradesmen won a flush of prizes in the New Zealand Plumbing Awards. More than 250 people attended the award ceremony in Hamilton on March 23.
Divided over reserves
Divided over reserves
The two recreational fishing representatives on the South-East Marine Protection Forum are divided on the marine reserves proposed for the ocean off the Taieri.
Devoted to Dunedin
Devoted to Dunedin
Few would question Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairwoman Sarah Nitis' commitment to her city.
Thriving cafe not their cup of tea
Thriving cafe not their cup of tea
Trading was so good for a coffee business in Northeast Valley, its owners have decided to shut up shop for good.
Cafe opening in renovated Dunedin sports centre
Cafe opening in renovated Dunedin sports centre
The finishing touches are being made on the new fit-out of the lounge at the Sunnyvale Sports Centre.
Pool season sizzled but records fizzled
Pool season sizzled but records fizzled
St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool is to close on March 31, and despite the season including the hottest month on record in Dunedin, the number of people visiting the facility has failed to set any...
Cafe’s focus on Dunedin
Cafe’s focus on Dunedin
A Dunedin couple have expanded their eatery business in their hometown rather than accept an opportunity in Wanaka.
Hyde St seat of most blazes but callouts fall
Hyde St seat of most blazes but callouts fall
The king of couch fires in Dunedin is no longer Castle St.
University says strategy working
University says strategy working
The fact there are fewer furniture fires in Dunedin is "pleasing'' but the work to "eradicate'' them will continue, University of Otago proctor Dave Scott says.
Research company looks for more trial volunteers
Research company looks for more trial volunteers
A shortage of volunteers for clinical drug trials in Dunedin means a research company has been turning down contracts.
Sport still proving flipping dangerous
Sport still proving flipping dangerous
Trampoline injuries in Dunedin continue to soar at a greater rate than the national average, despite the city rebounding from a spike in injuries.
Marine reserve option in spotlight
Marine reserve option in spotlight
Government ministers are considering two alternative networks of marine protected areas along the southeast coast of the South Island. Reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to a recreational fisherman and a conservationist about one option.
Pony club needs new grounds
Pony club needs new grounds
A ‘‘battleworn’’ Dunedin pony club is seeking a new home.