Peninsula project 'a travesty'
Project by inlets ‘travesty’
Opponents of a plan to allow residential development on land designated an outstanding natural landscape area on the Otago Peninsula have labelled the decision "terrible" and "a travesty".
David Loughrey
Peninsula subdivision approved
Peninsula subdivision approved
An Otago Peninsula landowner has been granted consent to subdivide his farmland and build four homes in an outstanding natural landscape area.
Fastest round world on bike but Scotsman challenging
Fastest round world on bike but Scotsman challenging
A Dunedin man who holds the record for cycling around the world says a Scottish challenger will have made ''a heck of an achievement'' if he reaches his goal.
New heritage planner at home
New heritage planner right at home
His heritage experience includes working with 17th-century courthouses and thatched cottages in the English Midlands, but Dan Windwood's found a home in an environment that perhaps best suits his interests.
Speaking up about cycleway design plans
Speaking up about cycleway design plans
A public meeting about the Portobello Rd cycleway heard condemnation of recent changes to its design but also heard about the range of needs of various road users.
More than 100 at annual plan meeting
More than 100 at annual plan meeting
The Dunedin City Council yesterday had some success in getting people involved in a public process that often struggles to pull a crowd.
No further comment from Delta
No further comment from Delta
Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta is refusing to discuss its lost contract to run the Green Island Landfill, and will not disclose how many employees it has on the site.
In a mood, blind to the new day
In a mood, blind to the new day
Over a few days recently, David Loughrey took in the unparalleled beauty of the Dunedin he sees when he crests the hill at the intersection of Eglinton Rd, Neidpath Rd and Stafford St on the way to...
Consent for cable car building applied for
Consent for cable car building applied for
A trust planning to return cable cars to Dunedin's High St says its planned building in Mornington Park, the first tangible sign of the project, should be in place soon.
Land cost issue for hospital
Land cost issue for hospital
Prime Minister Bill English says the cost of land in central Dunedin will be a ''critical factor'' in whether Dunedin Hospital stays in the CBD.
Retailers add voice to hospital campaign
Retailers add voice to hospital campaign
A group of central Dunedin retailers and building owners has weighed into the debate over the future of Dunedin Hospital, saying it must stay in the central city.
Privacy breaches on Baldwin St
Privacy breaches upset resident
A sharp rise in visitor numbers has resulted in one Baldwin St resident speaking out about tourists she says are walking on to her property and peering in the windows.
Concern hospital campaign could backfire
Concern campaign could backfire
Three Dunedin city councillors who opposed the council's campaign to keep Dunedin Hospital in the central city say the initiative could backfire.
Southern woman wins people's choice award
Southern woman wins people's choice award
The iD International Emerging Designer Awards may have been won by an Australian, but it was a southern girl who wowed the hearts of the audience.
iD sales knocked by Adele concerts
iD sales knocked by Adele concerts
A Dunedin Airport car park overflowing since last Thursday tells the story of what is expected to be a significant loss for this year's iD Dunedin Fashion Week.
Faces in the crowd
Faces in the crowd at the iD Fashion show
The 18th iD Dunedin Fashion Show sauntered down the cat walk this evening as the first of two shows began.
Cruise bonanza for city
Cruise bonanza for city
Dunedin's next cruise ship season is going to be a major step up on this record-setting one.
Designs on the future
Designs on the future
There were models galore bouncing in elegance down the catwalk at last night’s iD International Emerging Designer Awards.
'Craziness' key to something special
'Craziness' key to something special
From outfits that barely covered the essentials to others that bounced around their models, this year's emerging fashion designers confounded the medium, and sometimes the judges.
Inspired by struggle with father
Inspired by struggle with father
A ''typical Southern Italian man'' and his relationship with his gay son was the inspiration behind Italian designer Alessandro Trincone's work.