Significant tree should stay - DCC planner
A Dunedin City Council planner has opposed a property developer's plan to fell a 90-year-old Wakari tree.
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Three Dunedin pupils selected for Shakespeare trip
Three Dunedin pupils selected for Shakespeare trip
Three Dunedin pupils have been rewarded for their efforts in acting and costume design with a trip to the Globe Theatre in London next July.
Benefits of China link spelt out
Benefits of China link spelt out
The Dunedin City Council says a $400,000 investment in Project China in recent years is dwarfed by the economic benefits flowing back to the city.
Learning what to do in case emergency strikes
Learning what to do in case emergency strikes
A national earthquake and tsunami drill stopped workplaces, schools and other organisations as more than 53,000 people in Otago yesterday practised how to drop, cover and hold.
Work starts on latest stage of Otago Peninsula connection
Work starts on latest stage of Otago Peninsula connection
The latest stage of work on the multimillion-dollar Otago Peninsula cycling and walking connection has started this week at Turnbulls Bay, by Broad Bay.
Health council still sees important role to play
Health council still sees important role to play
The southern region community health council will continue to play an important role as the region's health system returns to being overseen by an elected board, the council's chairwoman says.
Under or overpass possible for problem intersection
Under or overpass possible for problem intersection
Options for a problematic Dunedin intersection include a truck ramp for vehicles with brake failure, traffic lights, or an overpass or underpass.
End in sight after red tape battle
End in sight after red tape battle
After years of stress and frustration, Dunedin couple Patricia and Dorjee Tsering hope their long-running "red tape nightmare" over immigration is nearly over.
Call for FMA to do more to aid investors in Kloogh firms
Call for FMA to do more to aid investors in Kloogh firms
The Financial Markets Authority should do more to help people caught up in the multimillion-dollar collapse of Dunedin financial adviser Barry Kloogh's companies, lawyers acting for a group of...
Roller ends up in harbour
Roller ends up in harbour
Dunedin City Council contractor Fulton Hogan staff may be feeling a little flat after one of their rollers took an unscheduled dip in Otago Harbour.
Brothers in arms
Brothers in arms
Brothers Max (5, left) and George (6), Muir, of Dunedin, model Peter Alexander pyjamas during last night's Zonta Extraordinary Fashion show at the Edgar Centre's More FM Arena, in Dunedin.
Repeat woman basher locked up for 16 months
Repeat woman basher locked up for 16 months
A repeat woman basher now has five protection orders against him as a result of his violence, a court has heard.
National awards for Otago scholars
National awards for Otago scholars
University of Otago scholars Anne-Marie Jackson and Keith Gordon have received national research awards which were announced at research honours gala in Dunedin last night.
Catholic Church mum on abuse investigation
Catholic Church mum on abuse investigation
The cone of silence has descended again on the Catholic Church's investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations by a former Dunedin bishop.
Cyclist seriously hurt in crash on George St
Cyclist seriously hurt in crash on George St
A cyclist was taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car last night.
Surveyors given some pointers
Surveyors given some pointers
Some unusual new road markings appearing around Dunedin's city centre are part of the $60million central city upgrade project.
Rubbish penguins must contend with outlined
Rubbish penguins must contend with outlined
The amount of rubbish blue penguins have to wade through nightly on Pilots Beach has been detailed in a national report on New Zealand's marine environments.
Cargill's Corner made easier for wheelchair users
Cargill's Corner made easier for wheelchair users
After years of close calls and dangerous situations, one Dunedin woman is now looking forward to crossing the street without worrying about her safety.
Trio avoid jail after 'pack attack' on students
Trio avoid jail after 'pack attack' on students
Three Dunedin men involved in a violent pack attack which left two students unconscious and one in a bush have avoided imprisonment.
Prank turns 'Logan' into 'Bogan' on Google Maps
Prank turns 'Logan' into 'Bogan' on Google Maps
A prankster changed the name of a Dunedin school to something slightly less appealing on Google Maps.