PM: Government still ‘ambitious’ on hospital
PM: Government still ‘ambitious’ on hospital
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government remains "ambitious" about its plans to build the new Dunedin Hospital.
David Loughrey
Suffrage banner project hits Dunedin
Suffrage banner project hits Dunedin
A national project to create banners to celebrate 125 years since New Zealand women gained the vote arrived in Dunedin at the weekend.
Caversham house fire 'under control'
Caversham house fire 'under control'
Fire fighters are attending a fire in Law St, Caversham.
Writer-illustrator's work recognised
Writer-illustrator's work recognised
A Dunedin writer-illustrator has been recognised for her services to children's literature as a new annual festival is added to the city's literary calendar.
Pedalling Oli to Europe
Pedalling Oli to Europe
Let's Go Fitness personal trainer Kylie Johnston pedals an exercycle as part of an effort to raise funds for Dunedin athlete Oli Chignell, and for mental health.
Fire at Lake Hawea under control
Fire at Lake Hawea under control
A fire by Lake Hawea appears to be under control after four helicopters with monsoon buckets attacked the blaze.
Dunedin hospital master site plan delayed
Dunedin hospital master site plan delayed
Dunedin's hospital rebuild planning is ramping up as the Ministry of Health (MoH) employs a five-member project management team.
Pedestrians prioritised
Pedestrians prioritised
Cars will have to make way for cyclists and pedestrians on Dunedin’s main street as a move to promote "active" transportation continues.
‘Don’t get off your bike’ Dunedin plea
‘Don’t get off your bike’ Dunedin plea
Stories of anti-cyclist rage have coloured the news in Dunedin recently as major cycle lane construction fills the city with road cones. David Loughrey speaks to an academic who says a culture...
’Tis I, powerful prince of the plant pecking order
’Tis I, powerful prince of the plant pecking order
In spring, the gardens of Dunedin demand attention as they awake from winter and stretch their fronds. This burst of fecundity made David Loughrey think about his relationship with plants and the...
Privilege and pain: family history revealed
Privilege and pain: family history revealed
A recent story about a historic Dunedin home that emerged after decades hidden from the public in a state of disrepair has also uncovered the history of a remarkable family.
Cat-lover leaves SPCA $900,000
Cat-lover leaves SPCA $900,000
An almost $1 million bequest from the former Dunedin teacher who was the last surviving member of the Patrick family is expected to be used to help cats.
6 mayors, ES head putting hat in ring again
6 mayors, ES head putting hat in ring again
Seven of the 10 leaders of Otago and Southland councils intend to stand again at elections next year.
Meat-free sausage wins gold medal
Meat-free sausage wins gold medal
Selling a snag in 2018 takes more than just some beef and sausage casing.
Anglican Church to consult on Selwyn College sale
Anglican Church to consult on Selwyn College sale
The Anglican church has promised consultation on its plans to sell Selwyn College, and may revisit the idea at a special synod meeting.
Recreation hall to stay as assets consolidated
Recreation hall to stay as assets consolidated
The former Tomahawk School is set to be demolished as the Dunedin City Council plans to consolidate its three community assets in the seaside suburb into one.
Greater tourism co-operation welcomed, but with reservations
Greater tourism co-operation welcomed, but with reservations
An argument for southern tourism organisations to work more closely together and "hunt as a pack" to attract visitors has attracted some enthusiasm, but also questions how effective it would be.
Retiring substation supplied electricity - and a view
Retiring substation supplied electricity - and a view
A piece of Dunedin's historic electricity infrastructure is to be replaced after 67 years of supplying everything from electricity for trolley buses to a great view of games at Carisbrook for workers.
Quacker of a job by Dunedin's boys in blue
Quacker of a job by Dunedin's boys in blue
It was a police rescue with a difference yesterday as the derring-do of two of Dunedin's finest saved the day for a family of ducks.
Fortune friends no more
Fortune friends no more
A Fortune Theatre lost to the city has also lost its friends.