$500k in cars lost in blaze
$500k in cars lost in blaze
The bodies of cars smouldered yesterday as fire investigators examined the burnt remains of a Dunedin panelbeating business.
Shawn McAvinue
'Mean seas' threaten Dunedin landmark
'Mean seas' threaten Dunedin landmark
Dunedin's polar plunge has been postponed after ''mean seas'' washed away sand and several historic timber poles of a Dunedin landmark.
Board has no issue with freedom campers
Board has no issue with freedom campers
The Mosgiel Taieri Community Board has no issue with freedom campers but wants bigger rubbish bins at the Three Mile Hill lookout and Outram Glen.
Greater Green Island urged to get snapping
Greater Green Island urged to get snapping
Entries have opened for a photography competition celebrating the greater Green Island area.
Contact's pre-pay deal hurting 'poor'
Contact's pre-pay deal hurting 'poor'
Power company Contact Energy is charging the poorest New Zealanders the highest electricity rates, especially in Dunedin and Invercargill, Labour consumer affairs spokesman David Shearer says.
Bullies beyond the pale
Bullies beyond the pale
Dunedin man Lance Patterson doesn't seek apologies from school bullies but wants to raise awareness about albinism.
Community board trim unpopular
Community board trim unpopular
A representation review team has recommended the number of Dunedin community boards be cut from six to five, with fewer members on each board. Shawn McAvinue talks to board heads.
Worker's dismissal justified
Worker's dismissal justified
The dismissal of a healthcare assistant for posing in an ''inappropriate'' photograph with a resident in a Gore rest-home was justified, the Employment Relations Authority has found.
Wards' abolition proposed
Wards' abolition proposed
Dunedin city's three wards should be abolished and council candidates should vie for the votes of every resident, a team including Mayor Dave Cull has recommended.
'Not happy' about theft of inflatable duck from harbour
'Not happy' about theft of inflatable duck from harbour
Ray White Dunedin implementation and development manager Craig Sherson inspects ''Ray'', the company's inflatable duck, in Dunedin yesterday.
Fire engine for sale; roadworthy
Fire engine for sale; roadworthy
The fire engine used to joyride around Dunedin is roadworthy again and its owner is looking to sell.
Donkeys recovering at SPCA
Donkeys recovering at SPCA
A dozen seized donkeys are recovering at the SPCA in Dunedin.
Store staff pitch in for others
Store staff pitch in for others
The soaked staff of a Mosgiel store stacked compost bags last week to stop floodwater swamping neighbouring businesses.
Warning after asbestos found near BMX track
Warning after asbestos found near BMX track
Asbestos has been found near a Dunedin BMX track and the public have been warned to stay away until it is removed.
Missing 12-year-old boy found
Missing 12-year-old boy found
Missing 12 -year-old Dylan Sayer has been found safe and well.
Wife preparing to farewell hunter husband; autopsy results awaited
Wife preparing to farewell hunter husband; autopsy results awaited
Marilyn Edge is preparing to say goodbye to husband Murray after the hunter's body was found near Timaru on Monday.
Campervans 'not wanted' in central city
Campervans 'not wanted' in central city
Dunedin's image is being tarnished by the messy area in the central city where campervans congregate, a councillor and community board deputy chairman say.
Royal baby name choices 'pretty cool'
Royal baby name choices 'pretty cool'
Dunedin 12-year-old Charlotte Cogger has learned she has two things in common with the newest member of the Royal Family - the same first and second names.
'Fire engine' joy riders accused of damaging car
'Fire engine' joy riders accused of damaging car
An angry Dunedin woman says she wants her dented car roof repaired by one of the loud party goers who arrived in her quiet street in a former fire truck.
24-hour run is just a warm-up
24-hour run is just a warm-up
What does a man do after running pretty much non stop for 24 hours?