SUBSCRIBER
New owner set on keeping Maggies’ ‘soul’
SUBSCRIBER
New owner set on keeping Maggies’ ‘soul’
It was after his first coffee at Maggies a couple of months ago that Boban "Bobby" Sokolov decided he wanted to buy the business.
Tim Scott
SUBSCRIBER
The Bog ok to trade despite locking fire doors
SUBSCRIBER
Pub can continue trading despite locking fire doors
A central Dunedin pub which ignored repeated requests to keep fire exits clear has been allowed to continue trading.
Aucklanders blown off course to Dunedin
Aucklanders blown off course to Dunedin
Aucklanders bound for Queenstown instead ended up in Dunedin after their Air New Zealand flight experienced ‘‘a change in wind direction’’.
Stolen Cresta's cruise from Chch
Stolen 1980s luxury car taken on a cruise from Christchurch
A 1980s luxury car stolen in Christchurch has turned up hundreds of kilometres away in Dunedin.
Stolen Cresta's cruise from Christchurch
Stolen Cresta's cruise from Christchurch
A 1980s luxury car stolen in Christchurch has turned up hundreds of kilometres away in Dunedin.
Cops called to dust-up outside cinema
Cops called to dust-up outside cinema
A dispute between two men outside a Dunedin cinema turned violent after one refused to leave, police say.
Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra
Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra
Motorists are being advised to take extra care after a crash near Alexandra this morning.
Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors
Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors
The owner of a central Dunedin pub where fire exits were locked has blamed staff ‘‘negligence’’ and says a manager responsible has been punished.
Speeding ute driver earns court date
Speeding ute driver earns court date
A man will appear in court after he was caught allegedly speeding at nearly 160km/h south of Dunedin.
'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops
'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops
A woman allegedly kicked and tried to punch an officer as she was being removed for trespassing at a Dunedin address, police say.
SUBSCRIBER
Liquidation leaves lenders $70k short
SUBSCRIBER
Liquidation leaves lenders $70k short
A Dunedin children’s clothing business that blamed its liquidation on roadworks and Covid-19 lockdowns has left creditors nearly $70,000 out of pocket.
SUBSCRIBER
Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
SUBSCRIBER
Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
A pack of coyotes have been stalking the runway at Dunedin Airport.
SUBSCRIBER
Commissioner backs proposed youth hub
SUBSCRIBER
Commissioner backs proposed youth hub
A proposed central Dunedin youth hub has been given the tick of approval by the Chief Children’s Commissioner, who says it would be a "game-changer" for the city’s young people.
SUBSCRIBER
Exit risk played down: pub patron
SUBSCRIBER
Exit risk played down: pub patron
A patron who sounded the alarm about a locked fire exit at a central Dunedin pub has accused its owner of playing down the risk to the public.
SUBSCRIBER
‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
SUBSCRIBER
‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
Changes to KiwiSaver could disincentivise higher income earners from saving and put extra pressure on businesses, an advocate says.
SUBSCRIBER
Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
SUBSCRIBER
Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
Dunedin manufacturers say a tax deduction on new assets is a "great step in the right direction" which will give some companies a chance to make smarter investment decisions.
SUBSCRIBER
Closing down - for real this time
SUBSCRIBER
Closing down - for real this time
The owner of a central Dunedin gift shop says the store is closing down — and this time he means it.
SUBSCRIBER
'Not sustainable': Bowls clubs in downward spiral
SUBSCRIBER
'Not sustainable': Bowls clubs in downward spiral
Dunedin has too many bowling clubs to be sustainable, which could lead to a reduction of up to five clubs over the next few years, a bowls leader warns.
SUBSCRIBER
Dunedin supermarket reveals expansion plan
SUBSCRIBER
Dunedin supermarket reveals expansion plan
Foodstuffs plans to knock down two central city buildings to expand operations at its flagship Dunedin supermarket.
SUBSCRIBER
‘Sad day’: Dunedin bowling club on market
SUBSCRIBER
‘Sad day’: bowling club putting property on market
A lack of members and rising costs have culminated in a prominent Dunedin bowling club making the difficult decision to put its property up for sale.