Likely surfer made it to shore on own
Likely surfer made it to shore on own
A surfer who sparked a search and rescue mission off Brighton Beach on Saturday night probably made it to shore under their own steam.
Tim Miller
Calvert returning to local politics
Calvert returning to local politics
A former member of Parliament and Dunedin city councillor is having another crack at local government.
New storey for old building
New storey for old building
Scaffolding is erected around the former New Zealand Hardware Company Ltd building in Cumberland St yesterday.
DCC mulling action over street's new status
DCC mulling action over street's new status
How the street formerly known as the world's steepest will be officially acknowledged remains undecided as a bid to reclaim the title for Dunedin falls on deaf ears.
Cannabis found on woman at courthouse
Cannabis found on woman at courthouse
A trip to the courthouse ended down the road at the police station for one Dunedin woman yesterday.
More tradies' tools taken in town
More tradies' tools taken in town
Thieves continue to target Dunedin tradies' tools, the latest instance in Wakari last night.
Council votes to incentivise use of low-emission vehicles
Council votes to incentivise use of low-emission vehicles
Incentivising the use of low emission and electric vehicles will help Dunedin meet its environmental goals, city councillors say.
Council dispute with builder reflects badly on all parties: judge
Council dispute with builder reflects badly on all parties: judge
A dispute over the sacking of the man tasked with co-ordinating the refurbishment of Balclutha's War Memorial Hall does not reflect well on anybody, a High Court judge says.
Vote on new Mosgiel pool site delayed
Vote on new Mosgiel pool site delayed
A vote to approve the location of Mosgiel's new pool has been delayed as the Dunedin City Council seeks more information.
Council to review mobile trading bylaw
Council to review mobile trading bylaw
Dunedin's new mobile trading bylaw will cover everything from buskers to e-scooter companies and even future drone delivery services.
Parking facts needed to inform debate
Parking facts needed to inform debate
A new survey of central city parking supply and demand in Dunedin will add some much-needed facts to the debate about the city's parking situation, councillors say.
$4m replacement bridge officially opened
$4m replacement bridge officially opened
Almost two years to the day after the historic bridge near Sutton was destroyed by a raging river, its replacement has been officially opened.
House fire in Calton Hill
House fire in Calton Hill
A house fire in Dunedin which is thought to have started in a bedroom has been extinguished this afternoon.
Rural broadband users need upgrade for Rugby World Cup
Rural broadband users need upgrade for Rugby World Cup
Two months out from the start of the Rugby World Cup, rural fans are being encouraged to sort their internet connection before it is too late.
Drummer suits up for 'Apollo' moon landing 50th
Drummer suits up for 'Apollo' moon landing 50th
It was ground control to Major Keith at the Normanby Tavern yesterday.
Equine encounter a winner
Equine encounter a winner
A chance encounter with a curious miniature horse has landed a Central Otago teenager a top prize at a wildlife photography competition.
Feeling the Glow before it happens
Feeling the Glow before it happens
A block of Dunedin's main street will be lit up next week as part of a trial allowing residents to experience what the area may look and feel like in the future.
Tourists won't be missed on Baldwin Street
Tourists won't be missed on Baldwin Street
Most Baldwin St residents reacted positively to the news their street was no longer the world's steepest, but not everyone is happy to see the title gone.
Sad but evidence wins out
Sad but evidence wins out
The man behind the Welsh challenge that took the title of the world's steepest street from Baldwin St is sorry for taking the record but measurements are measurements.
Centre of expertise decision known by end of year
Centre of expertise decision known by end of year
The Otago Polytechnic should know before the end of the year if it has been chosen as a regional centre of expertise.