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Funds to ‘keep the lights on’ left unspent
The government is dragging its feet spending money allocated to "keep the lights on" at Dunedin’s dilapidated hospital while a new one is built, a former emergency department head is warning.
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NZ Bird of the Year makes Emmys debut
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NZ Bird of the Year makes Emmys debut
It looked like things might turn into a squawking flap for a few seconds at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, when two prominent television presenters started fighting.
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No rush to work out water services
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No rush to work out water services
The Dunedin City Council is in no rush to work out how it will provide water services in the coming years or in what ways it might work with its neighbours.
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OMV takes issue with climate action score
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OMV takes issue with climate action score
OMV says its high score in the University of Otago’s recently launched corporate Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa reflects the company’s commitment to transparency.
Man jailed for threatening to kill ex-partner and breaching order
Man jailed for threatening to kill ex-partner and breaching order
A woman was "disgusted" after her former partner called her a "selfish cow" and threatened to send revenge porn to her friends.
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Killer refuses to attend first parole hearing
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Killer refuses to attend first parole hearing
After 17 years in prison to contemplate the murder he committed, a Dunedin killer remains tight-lipped.
Woman stole almost $7000 from friend
Woman stole almost $7000 from friend
A woman drained her friend’s bank account of nearly $7000 after she was entrusted to help him, a court has heard.
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Radich revives campaign
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Radich revives campaign
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has reactivated the campaign against cuts to the new hospital project after taking the fight to Wellington.
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Woman claims boss’ behaviour final straw
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Woman claims boss’ behaviour final straw
A woman says she was smacked on the bottom and repeatedly driven to tears by her boss’ behaviour when she worked at a Dunedin company.
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Services stretched as funds cut
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Services stretched as funds cut
More Dunedin charities are speaking up about funding cuts, with one charity leader having to reduce shifts and deliver unfunded programmes.
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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established
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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established
New Zealand’s oceans are 15 times larger than its land mass — and while the marine environment is copping some of the worst effects of climate change, the country’s vast ocean asset could also play...
Councillors opt for online engagement
Councillors opt for online engagement
Online activity will be enough community engagement before the Dunedin City Council drafts its next long-term plan, councillors have decided.
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Fee rise for illegally using disabled parks welcomed
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Fee rise for illegally using disabled parks welcomed
Dunedin wheelchair user Amy Taylor deals with drivers illegally stealing mobility parks almost daily.
Arts collective off to Triennial in Brisbane
Arts collective off to Triennial in Brisbane
A Ngāi Tahu arts collective, featuring several Ōtepoti Dunedin artists, is taking its story about the Waitaki River to Brisbane.
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Clinic lauds 10 extra beds
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Clinic lauds 10 extra beds
The country’s only private not-for-profit psychiatric hospital celebrated a major milestone this week, with the addition of 10 extra beds.
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Barrister sets up new law award
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Barrister sets up new law award
It may come as a surprise to many that one of New Zealand’s most distinguished barristers nearly quit law before she even finished her LLB degree.
Crash ends in weapons charge
Crash ends in weapons charge
A Dunedin woman rear-ending an Uber led to police recovering a smorgasbord of drugs and weapons, including a home-made Taser.
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Apartments going up beside the Crown
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Apartments going up beside the Crown
Construction of apartments next to one of Dunedin’s last remaining live music venues has started, amid hope the development will not threaten its future.
Pair addressing meaty issue
Pair addressing meaty issue
For most people, it is still a bit too chilly outside to fire up the barbecue.
Club fed up with ongoing damage to BMX track
Club fed up with ongoing damage to BMX track
Motorbikes, scooters and remote control cars are tearing up Dunedin’s main BMX track and the frustrated president of the city’s BMX club has had enough.