4340 jobs gone; more losses loom
4340 jobs gone; more losses loom
Job numbers fell by 4340 in Otago and Southland during April, as the Covid-19 lockdown began to have an impact on the local economy, Stats NZ has found.
John Lewis
DCC spends $145,000 on new campaign: ‘Dunedin, A Pretty Good Plan D’
DCC spends $145,000 on new campaign: ‘Dunedin, A Pretty Good Plan D’
A new $145,000 campaign aimed at enticing New Zealanders to visit Dunedin, is getting a D-grade from many online.
Higher chance of warm winter
Higher chance of warm winter
Otago and Southland farmers may be in for another warmer-than-average winter this year.
Dining in a not-so-private bubble built for two
Dining in a not-so-private bubble built for two
If you don’t want to show your romantic side, let the windows steam up first.
Harbour projects ‘delayed’
Harbour projects ‘delayed’
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the Dunedin City Council to put the city’s waterfront development project, including the controversial bridge, on hold.
Complaints over George St changes
Complaints over George St changes
An onslaught of complaints about Dunedin’s main street makeover has prompted calls for an urgent reconsideration of the initiative, and a petition launched calling for a vote of no confidence in the mayor and several councillors.
Kingfish bycatch costing Port Chalmers fishermen
Kingfish bycatch costing Port Chalmers fishermen
Increasing numbers of kingfish being caught in set nets off the coast of Otago is costing Port Chalmers fishermen hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
Many schools in South still waiting for govt-funded devices
Many schools in South still waiting for govt-funded devices
Some Otago and Southland schools are still waiting for digital devices that were meant to help pupils in financial hardship to study online during the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown.
Libraries open for business again
Libraries open for business again
Staff have been working hard to make ‘‘shhh’’ happen at today’s reopening of the Dunedin Public Libraries.
Fire razes workshop, not spirit
Fire razes workshop, not spirit
Paul Goatley refuses to let a devastating workshop fire destroy his Balclutha motorcycle repair business.
Woman serious on Otago Peninsula
Woman serious on Otago Peninsula
An Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter has been called to transport a female patient to Dunedin Hospital, following an incident on an Otago Peninsula walking track this afternoon.
Freeze to be followed by wind and wet for much of South
Freeze to be followed by wind and wet for much of South
Just when the southern region was starting to get used to frosty starts and sunny days, MetService has warned much of Otago and Southland is in for heavy rain and strong gales tomorrow.
Evacuations after Balclutha fire
Evacuations after Balclutha fire
Authorities have evacuated local businesses as Fire and Emergency NZ continues to fight a blaze at a Balclutha motorcycle repair workshop, which is believed to contain hazardous materials.
Pupils’ mental health scheme gets fellowship
Pupils’ mental health scheme gets fellowship
A Dunedin project aimed at enhancing the mental health of at-risk Maori and Pasifika secondary school pupils has been awarded a fellowship to develop it.
Buyers get in line for properties
Buyers get in line for properties
A steady procession of potential buyers passed through Dunedin open homes again at the weekend, following the move to Alert Level 2 late last week.
Delight as urn containing son’s ashes found
Delight as urn containing son’s ashes found
When Ngairena Hibbs answered her phone and heard her daughter on the other end in an emotional state, she thought the worst had happened.
Te Anau murder: victim named, man charged
Te Anau murder: victim named, man charged
Police have confirmed the name of the woman found murdered at a Te Anau address last Friday.
Te Anau motel focus of homicide inquiry
Te Anau motel focus of homicide inquiry
Police have cordoned off a Te Anau motel and a homicide investigation has begun after the discovery of a woman's body.
Mosgiel mum finds son's ashes
Mosgiel mum finds son's ashes
A Mosgiel woman who made a heartbreaking appeal to the public earlier this year after losing her son’s ashes, has had the surprise of her life.
Grooming among top priorities
Hair, nails among top priorities
For many people in Dunedin, life in Alert Level 2 is sweet.