Groynes proposal on agenda
A campaign to return groynes to Dunedin’s Ocean Beach could take another leap forward today.
Dunedin
'Local heroes' recognised for services to community
'Local heroes' recognised for services to community
Eighteen Otago residents have been recognised as local heroes.
Octagon business owners air concerns
Octagon business owners air concerns
The ongoing saga of Dunedin’s controversial Octagon trial closure has taken a new turn.
Samoan doctors respond
Samoan doctors respond
Dunedin has responded to the call for aid from Samoa.
One injured in crash, trapped in car
One injured in crash, trapped in car
One person was taken to hospital following a car crash in Maori Hill yesterday.
Four parties keen for city hotel
Four parties keen for city hotel
The prospect of a luxury hotel development in the heart of Dunedin is "a step closer" after four interested parties put their hands up to be involved, the Dunedin City Council says.
Coal-mine stories dig out old memories
Coal-mine stories dig out old memories
Tales of old coal mines underneath part of the Dunedin suburb of Fairfield have brought back memories of adventure and death inside the tunnels for one former resident.
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
The Dunedin City Council wants to increase the amount of money it and its companies can borrow - if needed - to almost $1 billion.
Vandervis censured over 'aggressive' parking ticket exchange
Vandervis censured over 'aggressive' parking ticket exchange
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis has been censured by his colleagues after a investigation found he engaged in "loud, aggressive and intimidating behaviour" towards a staff member.
Design reveal due before Christmas
Design reveal due before Christmas after second review
The new design for Dunedin’s hospital will be revealed before Christmas, after being reviewed again after a budget blowout.
Attempts to save family dog in fire to no avail
Attempts to save family dog in fire to no avail
Firefighters tried to perform CPR on a dog found hiding under a bed during a Wakari house fire, but could not save the family pet.
One moderate after Maori Hill crash
One moderate after Maori Hill crash
One person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Maori Hill this morning.
Two injured in central Dunedin crash
Two injured in central Dunedin crash
Two people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a crash on the city's one way system this morning.
World needs humanity, leadership, graduates told
World needs humanity, leadership, graduates told
Prof John Reynolds has urged University of Otago graduates to "hold on to your humanity" in an upside-down world of fake news and incidents of hatred.
Photographs taken for virtual tour
Photographs taken for virtual tour
The Dunedin Town Hall clock fell uncharacteristically quiet on Saturday as digital photography took place behind the scenes in the clock tower.
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Four developers have expressed interest in building a ‘‘high quality’’ hotel on Dunedin’s Filleul St car park site, the Dunedin City Council says.
Christmas comes early with community celebration
Christmas comes early with community celebration
Up to 500 people made the most of the morning sunshine and enjoyed a free family Christmas day out in Dunedin yesterday.
Roses given to mark uni’s anniversary
Roses given to mark uni’s anniversary
It was coming up roses for the University of Otago yesterday.
Pair of rural fires put out
Pair of rural fires put out
Fire crews and helicopters tackled a blaze in a remote location near Long Beach, Dunedin, yesterday.
Route north now open, but expect delays
Route north now open, but expect delays
The reopening of a bridge across the swollen Rangitata River means the two halves of the east coast of the South Island have been reconnected, but parts of the West Coast remain isolated.