Tim Scott

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A 610m-long rail bridge over the Rangitata River, South Canterbury, sags after flood water washed...

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A key rail connection being severed by a washed away pier is "another warning shot" investment is needed in South Island infrastructure, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says.

New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Big River Homes co-directors Mark van Asperen (left) and Adam Turnbull stand outside a 228sqm...

New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a South Island-based company is not afraid to build big.

Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store

Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store

Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.

Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin

Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.

Southern prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Big prefabricated homes may be NZ’s largest

Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a Balclutha-based transportable home company is not afraid to build big.

Child struck and injured in St Kilda

Child struck and injured in St Kilda

Emergency services attend an incident in which a child was injured after being struck by a car in St Kilda yesterday.

Headbutted officer treated

Headbutted officer treated

A police officer received medical attention after being headbutted in the face by a wanted man in an abandoned building.

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A company that hopes for testing times

InsituGen founder and chief science officer, and University of Otago professor of physiology...

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A company that hopes for testing times

A Dunedin start-up company is pioneering a new test to detect performance enhancing drugs in athletes from the prick of a finger — with hopes it could make an appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles...

Surfers unhurt in crash down bank

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews respond to a single-vehicle crash in Blueskin Rd,...

Surfers unhurt in crash down bank

A group of surfers escaped unscathed after their car left the road and flew down a bank near Dunedin yesterday.

Lucky escape as car 'nails it into tree'

Lucky escape as car 'nails it into tree'

A group of surfers escaped unscathed when their car left the road and flew down a bank near Dunedin this afternoon.

Child hit by car in St Kilda

Police and Hato Hone St John attend an incident in Auld St this morning. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Child hit by car in St Kilda

A child has been injured after being struck by a car in St Kilda this morning.

Cop headbutted in Dunedin attack

Police want a "refocus" of their work, according to a briefing paper prepared for the new Police...

Cop headbutted in Dunedin attack

A Dunedin police officer received medical attention after being heatbutted in the face by a wanted man in an abandoned building.

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Agents welcome market upturn

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Agents welcome market upturn

Dunedin real estate agents say an early year increase in buyer and seller activity are the first signs the property market is "warming up nicely".

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Skyline sticking with Swansea plans

An artist’s rendition of a proposed food and drink venue as part of Skyline Enterprises’ leisure...

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Skyline sticking with Swansea plans

Skyline Enterprises is not backing down on a proposed multimillion-dollar gondola ride over a Welsh hillside, despite criticism from locals.

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Reporter takes to life in the fast lane

ODT reporter Tim Scott goes for a drive with rally driver Zeal Jones. PHOTOS: CRAIG BAXTER

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Reporter takes to life in the fast lane

Hitting a rock at 170kmh is all in a day’s work for a rally driver. Tim Scott reports straight from the passenger seat ahead of the Otago Rally.

City Forests carbon credit sale floated

City Forests is expecting the price of carbon credits, over the long-term, to be stable if not...

City Forests carbon credit sale floated

An assets market as "equally unpredictable" as cryptocurrencies could force a council-owned forestry company to dip further into debt to pay an $11 million dividend.

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Citizens group meet on rates hike

Reduce Rates Group members Robyn Vintiner (left) and Sandy Lotus are concerned about the Dunedin...

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Citizens group meet on rates hike

More than 200 concerned Dunedin citizens have come together to dispute an "unacceptable" rates hike.

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Opposition to pop-up container depot

Harbourview Stadium Hotel owner Hu Zhang is concerned about how a temporary container storage...

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Opposition to pop-up container depot

Residents of a Dunedin suburb are disappointed at not being consulted about a container yard they say will block their views and clog up an already dangerous section of highway.

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Cathedral upgrades to go ahead

The Very Rev Dr Tony Curtis, dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, stands in the cathedral’s undercroft —...

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Cathedral upgrades to go ahead

A historic church in the heart of Dunedin will become "a space for the whole city" once a $4 million upgrade project is completed.

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Outgoing Modaks owner keen to help next proprietor

Modaks Espresso owner Jack Bradbury says it is time for a fresh start. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Outgoing Modaks owner keen to help next proprietor

The outgoing owner of a popular Dunedin cafe hopes the promise of a helping hand will be enough to entice a new "custodian" to take the reins.

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