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Greens keen to get Southerner back on track
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Greens want to get passenger rail back on track
The Green Party wants to supercharge passenger rail in the South - including reviving the Southerner.
Matthew Littlewood
Octagon on-leash dog rule popular
Octagon on-leash dog rule popular
Dog owners are now allowed to let their four-legged friends roam the Octagon — as long as they are on a leash.
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‘Enforcement action’ over supermarket rats possible
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‘Enforcement action’ over supermarket rats possible
Woolworths could be facing enforcement action for rats running rampant at its Dunedin South supermarket last year.
First signs of life at hospital site
First signs of life at hospital site
Is this the first sign of life from the previously abandoned new Dunedin hospital project’s inpatient building?
Five fur seal pups found dead on beach: cause unknown
Five fur seal pups found dead on beach: cause unknown
Mystery surrounds the death of several fur seal pups at Blackhead Beach in Dunedin.
‘Gutted’ over fire at restaurant
‘Gutted’ over fire at restaurant
The owner of a Dunedin restaurant destroyed in a fire says she’s "absolutely gutted" and does not know what she will do next.
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‘Adolescence’ teaches us about ‘the broader context we live in’
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‘Adolescence’ teaches us about ‘the broader context we live in’
Hit Netflix show Adolescence should be the start of the conversation about society and social media, a University of Otago media specialist says.
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New signs called for to protect sea lions
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New signs called for to protect sea lions
A Dunedin woman is calling on the city council to install clearer and permanent speed restrictions near sea lion habitats.
Fire at Dunedin restaurant property
Fire at Dunedin restaurant property
An investigator has visited the scene of a fire that broke out at a building housing a Dunedin restaurant.
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Contractors warned of hospital cutbacks
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Contractors warned of hospital cutbacks
Contractors tendering for work on the new Dunedin hospital build have been warned about "significant" cuts.
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.
Student’s career as composer takes wing
Student’s career as composer takes wing
Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.
Mosgiel to host peace forum
Mosgiel to host peace forum
Some of the country’s best minds on international trade and conflict will be bringing the spectre of World War 3 to Mosgiel on Saturday.
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.
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Concerns after urgent doctors cuts hours
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Concerns after urgent doctors cuts hours
A Dunedin city GP is predicting a ‘‘wave’’ of presentations to the hospital emergency department as the city’s busiest after-hours services announces it is cutting its operating hours.
Student quarter left out of draft plan
Student quarter left out of draft plan: Influx ignored
The University of Otago has called out the city council for seemingly failing to plan for a massive influx of students over the next decade.
New flavour sounds fishy
New flavour sounds fishy
Seafood and ice cream is not a combination on many menus — but the team at Patti’s & Cream felt it was time for the two ingredients to come together.
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Doubt cast on plans for third med school
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Doubt cast on plans for third med school
The university watchdog has told the government that approving a medical school at the University of Waikato would be a high financial risk for a "below average" university.
Mayor maintains wait and see position over cuts
Mayor maintains wait and see position over cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has heard the chorus of concern about planned cuts to the new Dunedin hospital, but will not be reigniting protest action.
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Pair join contributions hike fight
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Pair join contributions hike fight
Two of Dunedin’s business giants have joined the fight against a major hike in development contributions they say will stifle the city’s growth.