Managing expectations key to affordable Xmas
Managing expectations key to affordable Xmas
A special Christmas can be enjoyed with planning and realistic expectations, Dunedin Budget Advisory Service executive officer Andrew Henderson says.
Shawn McAvinue
Safety project launched: ‘I can’t believe we haven’t had a fatality'
Safety project launched: ‘I can’t believe we haven’t had a fatality'
A project launched to stop Taieri school pupils having to ‘‘run the gauntlet’’ to get to school safely is overdue, a school principal says.
Ban hits 'doggy-doo' bags
Ban hits 'doggy-doo' bags
A plastic bag ban could result in more dog faeces on Dunedin streets, a concerned Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board member says.
'Great amenity' has Rotary Club's support
'Great amenity' has Rotary Club's support
The Dunedin Central Rotary Club joined the "pool builders'' to help create an aquatic facility in Mosgiel which will benefit swimmers across the city.
Mosgiel bridge barrier broken
Mosgiel bridge barrier broken
The repair of a damaged barrier on a Mosgiel bridge is imminent, a representative for the NZ Transport Agency says.
Beautiful flowers too good to eat
Beautiful flowers too good to eat
An "intriguing'' plant has become the centrepiece of a Mosgiel garden.
Rotary adopts Mosgiel Giving Tree
Rotary adopts Mosgiel Giving Tree
A Mosgiel Christmas tradition ``too good to let go'' has been passed on.
Records broken: Cold November rain keeps falling
Records broken: Cold November rain keeps falling
Dunedin has set a record for November rainfall.
Dunedin's pokies make $17m
Dunedin's pokies make $17m
Gaming machines in Dunedin are making more than $17 million profit a year despite a drop in the number of machines and venues.
From police college to city beat
From police college to city beat
Tears flowed as an "awesome'' police college experience came to an end, starting three "exciting'' careers in Dunedin.
Pig hunters call for local 'pool builders'
Pig hunters call for local 'pool builders'
The Taieri Community Facilities Trust is making a call for ‘‘pool builders’’ to get a new aquatic facility built in Mosgiel.
Youth Complex swamped again
Hub Youth Complex swamped again
Dunedin is on track for its wettest November on record as the city cleans up after flooding and slips.
Always a bridesmaid: No weddings at Southern prisons
Always a bridesmaid: No weddings at Southern prisons
South Island prisoners put love on lockdown as North Island inmates say I do.
Figure skater turned goalie sets sights on national team
Figure skater turned goalie sets sights on national team
A Taieri girl swapped a figure-skating dress for an ice hockey jersey and has never looked back.
Clam plant harnesses sun
Clam plant harnesses sun
A central Dunedin business is investing in solar power to future-proof itself against rising electricity costs.
Grave concerns: Dunedin burials most expensive
Grave concerns: Dunedin burials most expensive
Dunedin is the most expensive place in the South to be buried.
Burial plots continue to thicken
Burial plots continue to thicken
A Dunedin City Council review of cemetery space has caused ‘‘warning bells’’ to sound, Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairwoman Sarah Davie-Nitis says.
Spider-Man car added to preschool’s fleet
Spider-Man car added to preschool’s fleet
A reluctant superhero continues to make Dunedin children smile. Warren ‘‘Poppa’’ Ockwell (82), of St Kilda, said Dunedin businesses gave him a mobility scooter, polystyrene and fibreboard and signage to build a Spider-Man car.
Teacher's wearable art wows judges
Teacher's wearable art wows judges
A Dunedin teacher is at a career crossroads as a garment she designed has been selected for exhibition in a national museum.
Freedom parking change confuses
Freedom parking change confuses
A change to a freedom camping site in Ocean View is causing confusion for tourists.