Political football in groyne debate
Political football in groyne debate
A proposed trial of a restored groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin has been voted down.
Grant Miller
Council confirms 6.5% rates increase
Dunedin City Council confirms 6.5% rates increase
The Dunedin City Council has confirmed a rates increase of 6.5%.
St Clair groyne not the answer: Prof
St Clair groyne not the answer: Prof
Reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin would be a waste of money, a coastal geomorphologist says.
Drivers learning how to gain edge
Drivers learning how to gain edge
The next wave of New Zealand motorsport talent is learning this week there is more to success than the mechanics of driving quickly.
Decision on $445m debt today
Decision on $445m debt today
The Dunedin City Council’s chief executive could be allowed to draw down $445 million of debt - an increase of about $105 million - to fund an extensive work programme.
Radich has another push for groyne
Radich has another push for groyne
A Dunedin city councillor and groyne campaigner is renewing his push for a five-year trial for a reinstated sand-trapping structure at St Clair Beach.
St Clair groyne back on agenda
St Clair groyne back on agenda
A Dunedin city councillor and groynes campaigner is renewing his push for a five-year trial for a reinstated sand-trapping structure at St Clair Beach.
Driver does runner after crashing stolen car
Driver does runner after crashing stolen car
A stolen car was found crashed into a fence at a Dunedin school early today but there was no sign of the driver.
Crash thought due to driver falling asleep
Crash thought due to driver falling asleep
Police say a crash in in Brighton Rd southwest of Dunedin this morning was likely due to the driver falling asleep.
Plan to get more people on buses
Plan to get more people on buses
A planned shakeup of bus services in Dunedin is aimed at getting many more people to use public transport to get to work.
Spate of crashes, cars sliding in icy conditions
Spate of crashes, cars sliding in icy conditions
Motorists had trouble keeping control of their vehicles in icy conditions in the South at the weekend.
Sammy’s price tag questioned
Sammy’s price tag questioned
A $38 million price tag tied to the dream of redeveloping the former Sammy’s entertainment venue in Dunedin is a red herring, a city property developer says.
Spate of crashes on icy southern roads
Spate of crashes on icy southern roads
Motorists have had a hard time staying on the road in the South overnight and this morning.
Matariki event lights up the harbour
Matariki event lights up the harbour
Crowds flocked to Matariki events across the South, as they embraced New Zealand’s new public holiday.
Mayoral hopefuls call for review of Peninsula speed limits
Mayoral hopefuls call for review of Peninsula speed limits
Two Dunedin mayoralty candidates are calling for a review of new speed limits on the Otago Peninsula.
House fire in North East Valley
House fire in North East Valley
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Dunedin's North East Valley on Thursday night.
Hundreds celebrate Matariki in Dunedin
Hundreds celebrate Matariki in Dunedin
Hundreds of people gathered before dawn in Dunedin to celebrate Matariki and to pay tribute to loved ones who died in the past year.
Feedback sought on ‘safer’ Princes St
Feedback sought on ‘safer’ Princes St
Dunedin's Princes St could be made better for buses, more attractive and "safer for everyone", and the Dunedin City Council is seeking ideas from the public on how to make this happen.
Scribes building demolition legal action welcomed
Scribes building demolition legal action welcomed
Court action relating to demolition of the old Scribes bookshop in Dunedin has been welcomed by a heritage trust.
Inaction on Sammy’s begs questions
Inaction on Sammy’s begs questions
OPINION: Talk out of the Dunedin City Council about hopes and dreams for the former Sammy’s music venue has got a bit downbeat.