Trains stopped, talks continue Trains stopped, talks continue As expressions of interest in a tourist train company are evaluated, the Strath Taieri Community Board is calling to be part of any future decisions.
Homeware shop closing Homeware shop closing A Dunedin small business owner is set to shut up shop so she can redirect her time and energy to enjoy her adopted city.
Events cancelled under Level 2 Events cancelled under Level 2 Decisions to cancel Dunedin events due to Covid-19 restrictions are being supported, organisers say.
‘Strangest’ application receives board support ‘Strangest’ application receives board support "One of the strangest" funding applications the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board has ever received was heard last week.
Funds granted for anti-poaching signs Funds granted for anti-poaching signs Poachers cannot plead ignorance after new signs are installed, a Middlemarch policeman says.
Woman fought to get bowel test Woman fought to get bowel test Dunedin mum Natalie Reynolds was 20 years old when she started experiencing rectal bleeding.
New gym will worsen parking, resident says New gym will worsen parking, resident says A new 24-hour gym being built in Mosgiel will worsen a shortfall of car parks in the area, a concerned resident says.
Police to put thinking caps on for patrol car defibrillator Police to put thinking caps on for patrol car defibrillator The "eyes and ears" of police are set to test the grey matter for a good cause in Mosgiel.
Heritage Park moves forward Heritage Park moves forward A $1million project designed to showcase the Strath Taieri is one step closer.
Answers sought to creek flooding Answers sought to creek flooding A Middlemarch creek must be cleaned to avoid more flooding, a concerned resident says.
Museum area drainage addressed Museum area drainage addressed The area outside the two buildings of Middlemarch Museum are a step closer to being drier after a Strath Taieri Community Board meeting last week.
Games developer going great guns Games developer going great guns A computer game developer is building a thriving business from his new South Dunedin studio - fingers crossed it does not get eaten by a space whale.
Prisoner-made traps for pests Prisoner-made traps for pests Sneaky stoats beware - proud prisoners have made traps to kill some of the pests terrorising the birds of Chain Hills.
NZ sandwich finalist makes ‘hell’ of a toastie NZ sandwich finalist makes ‘hell’ of a toastie A Dunedin chef is confident he makes the best toasted sandwich in the nation.
‘General practice is a great life’ ‘General practice is a great life’ A doctor has hung up his stethoscope ending a more than 40-year career in South Dunedin.
Feedback sought on Aurora safety plan Feedback sought on Aurora safety plan The Commerce Commission is holding "a public drop-in session" in Dunedin this afternoon seeking feedback on Aurora Energy’s plan to make its electricity network safer and maintain reliability.
‘Selling everything to buy a boat’ ‘Selling everything to buy a boat’ A Dunedin couple are selling up and sailing on.
Stop fly-tipping: council Stop fly-tipping: council Fly-tipping needs to stop, the Dunedin City Council says.
Reprieve for Dunedin pie shop Reprieve for Dunedin pie shop A Dunedin pie shop set to close has been served a last-minute reprieve.