Long way to go for tunnel cycle trail
Long way to go for tunnel cycle trail
Organisers behind the plan to create a cycle trail between Mosgiel and Dunedin say it is going to take longer than hoped.
Debbie Porteous
DCC adopts position over trans-Pacific agreement
DCC adopts position over trans-Pacific agreement
The Dunedin City Council has taken a stance on the trans-Pacific partnership agreement.
New Govt funding could aid city cycleways
New Govt funding could aid city cycleways
A government promise to spend $100 million more on urban cycleways over the next four years could have direct benefits for Dunedin, National list MP Michael Woodhouse says.
Transpacific deal on DCC agenda
Transpacific deal on DCC agenda
The transpacific trade partnership is on the Dunedin City Council's agenda today as it decides whether to lobby the Government.
DunDead draws out the zombies for fun weekend
DunDead draws out the zombies for fun weekend
The inaugural outing of Dunedin's pop culture and science festival was such a success there are plans to do it again, organisers say.
Three injured in Ocean Grove fire
Three injured in Ocean Grove fire
Three people were taken to Dunedin Hospital with minor injuries after a house fire in the Dunedin suburb of Ocean Grove last night.
Esplanade collapse linked to long-term seepage
Esplanade collapse linked to long-term seepage
A hole that opened up on the Esplanade at St Clair is hoped to be an isolated incident related to water getting in by the old surf club ramp, rather than low sand levels in front of the sea wall.
Concern subdivision will ruin rural feel
Concern subdivision will ruin rural feel
The Otago Racing Club has a battle on its hands over its plans to subdivide part of Wingatui racecourse.
Planner opposes painting building panels
Planner opposes painting building panels
A Dunedin city planner has added her disapproval to a proposal to paint the concrete panels of John Wickliffe House.
$10,000 heritage grant for Dunedin street art
$10,000 heritage grant for Dunedin street art
The artists are lining up for Dunedin's first street art festival in October, and the city council is lining up to support them too, to the tune of $10,000.
Damaged pontoon to be removed
Damaged pontoon to be removed
Macandrew Bay's floating pontoon is out of action after last week's strong winds damaged it beyond repair.
Plan to end Portobello Rd confusion
Plan to end Portobello Rd confusion
It is hoped a plan will be in place by the end of the month to finally put an end to the confusion over a section of Portobello Rd, in Dunedin.
Parties asked to remove election signs
Parties asked to remove election signs
Dunedin authorities have ordered that several election signs be removed after they were put up in the wrong places.
Group pushing walkway project
Group pushing walkway project
Plans are progressing on the Waihola Looking Forward group's latest large project, although there is a lot of hard work to go, its chairman says.
NZTA deadlines loom
NZTA deadlines loom
Looming deadlines for New Zealand Transport Agency funding assistance are pressing the Dunedin City Council to identify its transportation project priorities before considering other budget priorities.
Harbour Rd widening acceleration considered
Harbour Rd widening acceleration considered
The Dunedin City Council is investigating how it could complete widening Portobello and Harington Point Rds in four years instead of nine.
Sand dune protection design brief begun
Sand dune protection design brief begun
The Dunedin City Council plans to have detailed designs ready soon for a buried backstop wall to protect sand dunes at St Clair beach.
Plan for 'fever hospital'
Plan for 'fever hospital'
A Dunedin developer is proposing to build up to 19 new student flats around the former ''fever hospital'' near Logan Park.
Committee approves Halfway Bush subdivision
Committee approves Halfway Bush subdivision
A Halfway Bush, Dunedin, couple have been granted consent to subdivide their rural property into two lots.
Apartment living 'really wonderful'
Apartment living 'really wonderful'
Susan Dovey bought her Bond St apartment in 2012, after living 28 years in an Andersons Bay villa, and says she would happily live in the inner city until she dies.