Nine councillors seeking to oust Hobbs
Nine councillors seeking to oust Hobbs
Nine Otago regional councillors have put their names to a move to oust chairwoman Marian Hobbs.
Grant Miller
Big crowd boost for local businesses
Big crowd boost for local businesses
It was already a big occasion for a big crowd — and then the home team scored a memorable victory.
Hobbs not prepared to give up
Hobbs not prepared to give up
Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs says she has no show of holding on to the role but she will not quit.
Several vehicles found ablaze in Invercargill
Several vehicles found ablaze in Invercargill
Seven motor vehicles were burnt in Invercargill this morning and the incident is being treated as suspicious.
Three arrested over rugby pitch invasions
Three arrested over rugby pitch invasions
Three men have been charged with offensive behaviour after pitch invasions at last night's Super Rugby Aotearoa match in Dunedin.
‘Sunday’ complaint not upheld
‘Sunday’ complaint not upheld
A complaint about a TV show’s investigation into the way the University of Otago reacted to sexual assault and rape allegations by current and former students has been rejected.
Millions in losses until 2022 revival, uni says
Millions in losses until 2022 revival, uni says
The University of Otago is likely to face losses this year and next, before returning to a state approaching normal in 2022.
Kmart extends closure of Meridian Mall store
Kmart extends closure of Meridian Mall store
Kmart has extended the closure of its Dunedin shop and the company says upgrades are needed at the site before any reopening.
Kmart to remain closed for at least another week
Kmart to remain closed for at least another week
Kmart's Dunedin store is staying closed for at least another week.
Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move
Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move
Otago sharemilkers Matt and Ella King have had three years at Clinton and three at Heriot and are now setting up at Clydevale.
Council must advertise CEO’s job
Council must advertise CEO’s job
The chief executive’s position at the Dunedin City Council is to be advertised, as is required under the law.
Public art work to function as gateway
Public art work to function as gateway
Dunedin artist Ayesha Green is delighted her work has been chosen to feature in the Octagon.
Covid-19 'emotional rollercoaster' for uni - Hayne
Covid-19 'emotional rollercoaster' for uni - Hayne
University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has described dealing with fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic as an emotional rollercoaster.
Shake-up of ICC staffing proposed
Shake-up of ICC staffing proposed
A staffing shake-up has been proposed by the Invercargill City Council.
Hope remains for Dunedin H&J Smith stores
Hope remains for Dunedin H&J Smith stores
The door has been left ajar to the chance the Dunedin and Mosgiel H&J shops could stay open but the chain’s Te Anau and Balclutha shops will close at the end of next month.
Dunedin woman sad Taylor back behind bars
Dunedin woman sad Taylor back behind bars
A Dunedin woman who provided prominent jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor with a place to live when he was allowed out of prison is sad he is back behind bars and she is worried about his welfare.
H&J Smith confirm closures in Balclutha and Te Anau
H&J Smith confirm closures in Balclutha and Te Anau
H&J Smith has confirmed it will close its Te Anau and Balclutha shops and downsize its Gore department store.
Crash downs power pole near Brighton
Crash downs power pole near Brighton
A car crashed into a power pole, bringing down the lines, near Brighton this morning.
Stepping up as field and world changing
Stepping up as field and world changing
The baton of leadership for Otago Polytechnic has been passed to Megan Gibbons. Challenges include flow-on effects from the Covid-19 crisis and a shake-up of vocational education but she is used to clearing hurdles.
Change afoot in city malls
Change afoot in city malls
There's a lot going on at Dunedin’s centre city malls.