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Two arrests made following separate firearms alerts

A man is led away from Heriot Row after armed police locked down the central Dunedin street in...

Two arrests made following separate firearms alerts

Armed police descended on Dunedin streets yesterday as they responded to two separate events, amid a recent string of firearm incidents in the city.

Cars towed after South Dunedin collision

Cars towed after South Dunedin collision

Two vehicles were left undriveable after a collision in South Dunedin.

Noel Leeming to close George St store

Noel Leeming’s George St shop is closing on Friday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

'Difficult decision' to close George St store

Electronics retailer Noel Leeming will shut its doors at its Dunedin George St location after an extensive review of its store network.

Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns

Save Dunedin Live Music spokesman David Bennett brandishes an electric guitar outside historic...

Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns

Despite almost two years of campaigning for protection of their venues, the live music community is disappointed the Dunedin City Council did not address their concerns when it had the chance.

George St work progressing steadily

George St work progressing steadily

Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.

Climate concerns get airing

The latest in a series of climate strikes has taken on a grander scale in hopes of forging "a resilient Ōtepoti."

Unapproved uni logo aired on TV

The University of Otago is stressing nothing should be read into its new, yet-to-be-approved logo making a premature appearance on national television.

Libation oration

Former Otago regional councillor and author Neville Peat speaks at a meeting of the Otago Maritime Society about the whisky Earnest Shackleton took to the Antarctic in 1907.

Ecosanctuary funds voted down

The Dunedin City Council has decided against giving Orokonui Ecosanctuary an immediate cash injection, but is open to exploring long-term funding options.

United climate plan approved

The "mother ship" of all plans will give Dunedin City Council an all-encompassing approach to help keep the city safe in the event of a climate emergency.

Taking care of the Water of Leith

Taking care of the Water of Leith

Preschool children of Rōpū Tiaki Tamaiti, including Flora Neururer, were joined by parents and teachers in picking up rubbish along the Water of Leith.

Pupils ‘really enjoyed’ introduction to paddleboarding

Year 13 pupils from Kaikorai Valley College received an introduction to paddleboarding on Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the school’s outdoor education programme.

Funding increase not a long-term solution

Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin and staff members yesterday celebrate new Dunedin City...

Funding increase not a long-term solution

Otago Museum is celebrating an increase in funding but says the extra cash will not solve its long-term financial woes.

Funding lifeline for museum

A proposal to grant Otago Museum additional funding has narrowly passed, despite concerns about the financial burden passed on to ratepayers.

Admiring Judith the giant praying mantis on display in the Meridian Mall on Thursday are (clockwise from left) Jan Checketts, her daughter Louise Freeman and granddaughter Esmae Freeman (18 months)...

Logging trucks on road criticised

Marie Harwood, Geoff Stanger and dog Watson make their way down Jones Rd above Evansdale. It is...

Logging trucks on road criticised

Complaining about logging trucks after buying property next to a commercial forest is like living next to an airport and being surprised by planes landing, a forestry chief executive says.