Shackles for sale, without key
Shackles for sale, without key
More shackles are up for auction in Dunedin.
Shawn McAvinue
'Fantastic' grant of $3000 to help install seats at Sunnyvale
'Fantastic' grant of $3000 to help install seats at Sunnyvale
The $3000 approved by the Saddle Hill Community Board on Thursday for the installation of former Carisbrook seats at Sunnyvale Sports Centre was ''superb'', centre upgrade working party member Rick Johnston said.
Board help for young swimmer
Board help for young swimmer
Fairfield swimmer Andrew Trembath (17) has won the Saddle Hill Community Board youth ambassador Award.
$20,000 goes to Fairfield projects
$20,000 goes to Fairfield projects
The Saddle Hill Community Board members grilled Dunedin City Council parks manager Lisa Wheeler at its meeting on Thursday.
'Youthful vitality' earns top position
'Youthful vitality' earns top position
Contagious virtuosity helped Dunedin musicians win the band of the year award at the 2014 New Zealand Brass Band Championships in Invercargill.
Taxis facing challenge
Taxis facing challenge
The smartphone app causing a stir around the world won't spark protest action in New Zealand, despite it fostering illegal competition against cabbies, a taxi spokesman tells Shawn McAvinue.
More than 3100 dog owners getting discount
More than 3100 dog owners getting discount
Nearly 20% of registered dog owners in Dunedin have taken the financial treat designed to entice good behaviour.
Blue and white, all right!
Blue and white, all right!
Malcolm Hayes (30), of Canterbury, in Ratbags in Dunedin yesterday, celebrates Argentina beating the Netherlands in the football World Cup semifinal.
Horror score stuns fans
Horror score stuns fans
A Brazilian football supporter stunned by several German goals wanted the horror to end.
Timebank dispenses with worker
Timebank dispenses with worker
A lack of funding caused Dunedin Timebank to dispense with its only staff member.
Investigators solve 'crime'; results remain secret
Investigators solve 'crime'; results remain secret
CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, CSI: Dunedin.
Trees, roads of concern
Trees, roads of concern
Trees and roads were the hot topics at the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting last Thursday.
Veggie Boys outlet to close
Veggie Boys outlet to close
Veggie Boys in Mosgiel will close at the end of the month.
Speed limits on agenda for board
Speed limits on agenda for board
Speed limits are among several agenda items to be discussed at the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting tomorrow.
Police seek volunteers
Police seek volunteers
The call has gone out for volunteers to provide counter service at Mosgiel police station.
'Flagship store' for Dunedin
'Flagship store' for Dunedin
Dunedin store Hallenstein Brothers is on the move.
Wrong-way crash on one-way system
Wrong-way crash on one-way system
Police are considering charging a 72-year-old Dunedin man with careless driving after a head-on collision in the city about 6pm yesterday.
Four charged, more to follow after street brawl
Four charged, more to follow after street brawl
A violent street brawl ''erupted'' in central Oamaru early yesterday. Sergeant Tony Woodbridge, of Oamaru, said two police officers ''stumbled'' across 20 people fighting in Wear St at 12.20am yesterday.
Minister opens 'tremendous' festival
Minister opens 'tremendous' festival
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce speaks to about 100 people at the New Zealand International Science Festival opening in Dunedin Railway Station's Hope Gallery last night.
Housing with issues attached
Housing with issues attached
Boarding houses may help to keep people from living rough on Dunedin's streets but also present challenges in the community. Shawn McAvinue investigates.