TV commercial filming work slumps
TV commercial filming work slumps
Queenstown's burgeoning television commercial industry is being squeezed by the global economic downturn, but the declining New Zealand dollar could yet be a "game changer".
Chris Morris
Evidence on streets of ailing economy
Evidence on streets of ailing economy
More sick people are turning to Dunedin pharmacists for free consultations in an effort to save money, as the impact of the global economic downturn strikes home.
How Speight's crossed the world
How Speight's crossed the world
It seems a simple story of mateship - a thirsty Kiwi in London, missing his favourite drop, rescued by the sight of a Speight's Alehouse steaming up the Thames on the back of a cargo ship.
Broadband trial soon
Broadband trial soon
The first stage of a planned high-speed municipal fibre-optic broadband network will be launched in Dunedin before Christmas, Aurora Energy Ltd says.
Closer checks on drain connections
Closer checks on drain connections
Drainlayers will in future be asked to prove they have correctly connected sewerage and stormwater pipes, after an East Taieri creek popular with child-ren was fouled by human waste.
Bitumen prices up; roadworks delayed
Bitumen prices up; roadworks delayed
Ballooning bitumen prices are forcing delays to planned safety improvements for Otago roads, but contractors say they are also feeling the pinch.
Rubbish surveys not delivered
Rubbish surveys not delivered
The deadline for returning the Dunedin City Council's rubbish survey has been extended after a "miscommunication" led to rural homes being missed by distributors.
Stadium preferred contractors shortlisted
Stadium preferred contractors shortlisted
Companies vying for the role of preferred contractor for Dunedin's planned Otago Stadium project have been reduced to a shortlist of five.
Hard times not end of good times for drinkers
Hard times not end of good times for drinkers
The prospect of a global financial meltdown might be enough to drive you to drink - and it could be doing just that to many.
Crematorium hours upset relatives
Crematorium hours upset relatives
Operating hours at Dunedin's crematorium are to be reviewed after a grieving woman blamed "ridiculous" rules for a rushed farewell to a relative.
Fluoride advisory out of date
Fluoride advisory out of date
Dunedin City Council staff have suggested issuing a public advisory warning mothers about the risks of mixing baby formula with fluoridated water - a matter dismissed by the Ministry of Health nearly two years ago.
Flood of rubbish survey returns
Flood of rubbish survey returns
City council staff in Dunedin have been inundated with piles and piles of . . . rubbish surveys.
Dunedin applies to broadband fund
Dunedin applies to broadband fund
The Dunedin City Council is competing with applications from around the country for a slice of the Ministry of Economic Development's $340 million broadband investment fund.
Town hall plan's merits still subject of disagreement
Town hall plan's merits still subject of disagreement
Objections to the planned $45.4 million Dunedin Town Hall development are still being raised, even as city council staff unveil a time-frame for construction.
Councillors clash over fluoridation options
Councillors clash over fluoridation options
The ghosts of thalidomide and Nazi Germany's gas chambers were evoked when Dunedin city councillors clashed over fluoridated water supplies yesterday.
Bowling Green Tavern forced to close earlier
Bowling Green Tavern forced to close earlier
Persistent noise complaints levelled against one of Dunedin's oldest - and most controversial - student pubs have led to new trading hours being enforced.
Email embarrasses stadium trust
Email embarrasses stadium trust
Carisbrook Stadium Trust officials have been left red-faced after an exchange of rude emails with Dunedin stadium opponent Bev Butler was made public.
Fairfax lays off Dunedin workers
Fairfax lays off Dunedin workers
Australian-based media company Fairfax has made eight Dunedin workers redundant.
Hard line urged on dog ban
Hard line urged on dog ban
Dogs let off leashes and threatening Dunedin's yellow-eyed penguins should be shot on sight, a councillor says.
Global exposure for Dunedin-made game
Global exposure for Dunedin-made game
A group of Dunedin computer game developers are set to step from the cover of their urban warehouse and into the global spotlight.