Esplanade repairs linger on
Esplanade repairs linger on
Further delays stalling the reopening of a section of the Esplanade at St Clair is "a niggle" but the project will be great for the area when completed, a Dunedin business owner says.
Shawn McAvinue
ORC staff asked to visit
ORC staff asked to visit
A Henley resident is challenging Otago Regional Council staff to leave the helicopter grounded and set foot in the sodden township and talk to residents before suggesting solutions.
Feedback on harbour road
Feedback on harbour road
The updated plans for a road safety project on the Otago Peninsula were revealed at an open day on Wednesday.
Fish proposal sparks debate
Landing 6 fish per day proposal sparks debate
A suggestion from Fish & Game New Zealand anglers can land up to six fish a day is forcing the fishery "down a really dark road", Otago councillor Ian Cole says.
Farm flood issues topic of meeting
Farm flood issues topic of meeting
A visit to a flood-stricken farm on the Taieri Plain was a precursor to a panel discussion in Henley last night.
Dumping of cat shocks owner
Dumping of cat shocks owner
Dunedin student Chelsea Evans weeps when she thinks about never being able to say goodbye to her cat Patrick, who was dumped by Dunedin City Council contractors.
SPCA fundraiser goes down a treat
SPCA fundraiser goes down a treat
Jake licks his lips before accepting a treat at the SPCA in Torridon St, Opoho, to mark SPCA Cupcake Day yesterday.
Delays slow progress on esplanade work
Delays slow progress on section of esplanade work
A series of unexpected delays has stalled the reopening of a section of the Esplanade at St Clair.
Cycleway rethink saves car parks
Cycleway rethink saves parks
Public feedback on plans to remove car parks has prompted a redesign of a proposed Dunedin cycleway.
Remedial works continue
Remedial works continue
Contractors work to repair a section of the Dunedin’s Northern Motorway near Waitati.
$13k for artworks in public spaces
$13k for artworks in public spaces
The Dunedin City Council is offering $13,000 for artists to create art projects designed to bring the natural world into vacant and public spaces in the city.
New fund to boost arts in Dunedin
New fund launched to boost arts in Dunedin
A new fund to "build the skills and abilities of arts, culture and creative organisations in Dunedin" has been launched.
Boot camp for flight recruits
Boot camp for flight recruits
Chubby albatross chicks on Otago Peninsula have been put on a weight-loss programme as they prepare to fledge.
Community orchard planted in Caversham
Community orchard planted in Caversham
Caversham residents have rallied to plant the first Good Food Dunedin community orchard in the city.
Labour 'ramping up' campaign as poll rises
Party is 'ramping up' campaign as poll rises
Dunedin Labour MPs believe their party's rise in poll results is a sign the election is ''ramping up'' but both politicians are vowing to continue to work for every vote.
Scholarships for the stage
Scholarships for the stage
Fortune Theatre Emerging Artist Scholarship recipients (from left) Bryn Monk, Nic Laughton, Rose Pickard and Sophie Morris stand tall in Dunedin.
Rescued from death's door
Rescued from death's door
A starved dog rescued by a Dunedin family has been given the name of a god and a diet of organic beef.
'Error' letting driver work
'Error' letting driver work
Go Bus has admitted ''an error in judgement'' allowing a driver to return to work the day after a bus and a youth ended up in a ditch in Karitane.
Trained dog sweet solution
Trained dog sweet solution
The Dunedin dog who is the first of his kind to work in a public hospital in New Zealand has nearly finished his first year of employment.
Roll up for film festival
Roll up for film festival
New Zealand International Film Festival Dunedin host Josh Thomas and publicist Hannah Molloy roll out the red carpet at the Regent Theatre for the opening gala in the Octagon last night.