Match-ups across board
A late flurry of nominations may well have ensured a series of robust election contests in the South.
Grant Miller
Paving work about to begin
Paving work about to begin
New footpath paving will soon be installed in part of Dunedin’s main shopping street, providing a glimpse of what is to come in the central city makeover.
Barker joins mayoralty contest
Barker joins mayoralty contest
The Dunedin mayoralty contest has been shaken up by the entrance of city councillor Sophie Barker into the race.
Dunedin bypass work set to start next year
Dunedin bypass work set to start next year
Dunedin could have a more efficient, viable bypass of the central city by 2028 after a host of changes.
Delving into the debate about partnership
Delving into the debate about partnership
Co-governance has become a contentious concept.
Parking meters back in action
Parking meters back in action
Dunedin's ailing parking meters are getting a boost in battery power.
More unstable rock found above Portobello Rd
More unstable rock found above Portobello Rd
More unstable rock has been found above Portobello Rd in Dunedin and work to clear it could extend into next week.
City’s study options on display
City’s study options on display
All sorts of options have been put in front of prospective Otago students, ranging from architectural studies to pharmaceutical science.
No love from Russia for banned Dunedin mayor
No love from Russia for banned Dunedin mayor
A trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway will have to wait for Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins.
Waihola water woes worsen
Waihola water woes worsen
Residents still waiting for a functioning water supply at Waihola after days of travelling to places such as Dunedin to have a shower are also fed up with the system when it does work.
Fears for future flooding responses under Three Waters
Fears for future flooding responses under Three Waters
Dunedin's all-hands-on-deck response to this week’s downpour could be hard to replicate if co-ordination is harmed under Three Waters reforms, it is feared.
Focus on emergency cited in mask matter
Focus on emergency cited in mask matter
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins has lamented "gotcha politics" after it was noticed people in the city’s civil defence bunker were not wearing masks.
Safe entrance to pool priority for DCC
Safe entrance to pool priority for DCC
Loss of roadside parking is a price worth paying to provide a safe entrance to Mosgiel’s new pool, Dunedin councillors say.
Crs call for halt to Three Waters reforms
Crs call for halt to Three Waters reforms
The Government should hit the brakes on Three Waters reforms, which have been poorly pitched and rushed, Dunedin councillors say.
Water reforms: DCC fears rigidity in transition
Water reforms: DCC fears rigidity in transition
The Dunedin City Council has signalled it is worried "a spirit of trust" could be compromised while large regional water entities are being set up.
Decision on intersection possible today
Decision on intersection possible today
Contentious changes to a Mosgiel intersection could be signed off today.
Ardern’s message doubted
Ardern’s message doubted
The prime minister’s assertion local government can shape its own destiny is being challenged by southern community leaders who are sceptical after the Government’s handling of Three Waters reform.
Ardern’s message to local govt met with doubt
Ardern’s message to local govt met with doubt
The prime minister’s assertion local government can shape its own destiny is being challenged by southern community leaders who are sceptical after the Government’s handling of Three Waters reform.
New post box arrives just in time for voting
New post box arrives just in time for voting
A post box to replace one damaged beyond repair in Caversham, Dunedin, has been delivered in time for postal voting in local body elections.
Businesses getting smart water meters
Businesses getting smart water meters
A thousand smart water meters have been installed in Dunedin and more are on the way.