Parker's warning to sector
Parker's warning to sector
New Zealand's mining sector has been told to phase out fossil fuel use by 2050, but Economic Development Minister David Parker concedes the hunt for minerals to replace coal is likely "to go...
Simon Hartley
Cull: Protesters expressing 'overwhelming' view of city
Cull: Protesters expressing 'overwhelming' view of city
The mining industry was left in no doubt that Dunedin's council is not welcoming it here and is on notice to figure climate change strategies into their operations.
Economists expect Govt books will remain in good shape
Economists expect Govt books will remain in good shape
Despite a softening economy, economists predict the Government's books are still in good shape; albeit purse strings may be tightened come Thursday's Budget reveal.
Protection challenge by Plaman
Protection challenge by Plaman
Would-be Middlemarch diatomite miner Plaman Resources has sought to join an Environment Court action, scrutinising an application for the protection of outstanding natural landscapes around Dunedin.
Minerals forum flashpoint for protest
Minerals forum flashpoint for protest
The usually sedate annual Minerals Forum conference being hosted in Dunedin this week is likely to become a protest flashpoint as more than 300 mining sector delegates attend.
$250K boost for Otago construction
$250K boost for Otago construction
A $10billion pipeline of construction work in Otago has received a welcome quarter-million-dollar boost to prepare the way to train and secure workers for a multitude of projects.
Lessons learned from stadium project
Lessons learned from stadium project
A scathing report on the funding mechanisms of Dunedin’s controversial covered sports stadium has been delivered in a University of Otago study.
House price surge anticipated
House price surge anticipated
House prices are set to surge in the year ahead given the low mortgage interest rates and demise of any capital gains tax.
3-D virtual mapping of university's library space
3-D virtual mapping of university's library space
University students visiting one of Dunedin's most sprawling open plan buildings can now navigate their way around using a recently installed, 3-D, 360-degree virtual tour kiosk.
Letters of support for diatomite mine revealed
Letters of support for diatomite mine revealed
Letters of support for Plaman Resources' proposed diatomite mine near Middlemarch from Dunedin's mayor and the chief executives of Dunedin and Clutha's councils didn't hold back in their offers to be of help.
Change of premises for sports retailer
Change of premises for sports retailer
Sporting goods retailer Torpedo7 is moving from Dunedin's CBD to South Dunedin.
Winery receiver's application dismissed
Winery receiver's application dismissed
The long-running liquidation of winery Lochar Estate in Central Otago may yet be headed to the High Court, following dismissal of an application for a summary judgement over an alleged $400,000 debt.
Work on fishing jetty set to start
Work on fishing jetty set to start
Construction of Port Otago's $1 million T-shaped fishing wharf at Port Chalmers is due to begin next month.
Farmers warned feed costs expected to increase
Farmers warned feed costs expected to increase
Farmers have seen an easing in fuel and feed costs in recent months, but a caution has been sounded on feed costs in the year ahead, starting with the dairy sector.
More stimulus required: ASB
More stimulus required: ASB
To a backdrop of global economic growth slowing further, the Reserve Bank needs to boost New Zealand's growth with further cuts to the interest-driving official cash rate (OCR), the ASB says.
Oceana Gold lodges bond for Blackwater
Oceana Gold lodges bond for Blackwater
Oceana Gold has lodged a $260,000 bond for its proposed Blackwater mine near Reefton on the West Coast, raising hopes the $500million project is gaining some momentum.
Central city New World has new owners
Central city New World has new owners
Ownership of New World Centre City in Dunedin has changed.
Engineering start-up fills local needs
Engineering start-up fills local needs
Carving out a niche engineering solution in Dunedin is a work in progress for Ross Sutherland's start-up company, but he's gaining traction.
New owner plans expansion for Back Country Foods
New owner plans expansion for Back Country Foods
The future for Invercargill-based Back Country Foods and its freeze-dried food for trampers and hunters is bright, as a change of ownership signals expansion plans and a new, enlarged factory.
Rising prices, fewer listings put pressure on Southland first-home buyers
Rising prices, fewer listings put pressure on Southland first-home buyers
Southland shone through as the largest median house price percentage gainer around the country in April, as prices rose more than 22%, to a record $300,000.