Most Kiwis just as productive working from home - Otago study
A University of Otago study has found almost three quarters of people were either just as or more productive working from home during lockdown.
Key player backs putting waterfront project on ice
Key player backs putting waterfront project on ice
Putting Dunedin’s waterfront development on hold was the right decision, one of the visionaries behind the project says.
Council reaches rates rise compromise
Council reaches rates rise compromise
The DCC has signalled an updated 4.1% rates rise, increased borrowing, and the creation of a pandemic relief fund of $500,000.
Commuter rail trial called off
Commuter rail trial called off
A commuter rail trial in Dunedin has come to a halt, after Dunedin city councillors yesterday voted against funding a feasibility study this year.
'A Pretty Good Plan D': Mixed reaction to Dunedin marketing campaign
'A Pretty Good Plan D': Mixed reaction to Dunedin marketing campaign
Dunedin's new campaign for trying to entice Kiwis to venture to the southern city has prompted a mixed reaction online.
$2 flat bus fare for Dunedin trial
$2 flat bus fare for Dunedin trial
Dunedinites will follow in Queenstown’s footsteps in paying a $2 flat fare for bus trips.
Dunedin cyclist hit by vehicle
Dunedin cyclist hit by vehicle
A cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in central Dunedin this morning.
Arrest after spree ‘was like deja vu’
Arrest after spree ‘was like deja vu’
A man who stole $100,000 of electronics in two commercial break-ins says he chose not to run when police closed in on him.
Watch Live: Dunedin City Council annual plan deliberations
Watch Live: Dunedin City Council annual plan deliberations
Lower rates rises, revised budgets and increased borrowing will be discussed by councillors today as part of the Dunedin City Council annual plan deliberationsIn a report to the council last month...
‘Itching’ to be back cruising on holiday weekend
‘Itching’ to be back cruising on holiday weekend
Monarch will cruise Otago Harbour again this weekend, as many Dunedin tour operators seek to restart domestic tourism after eight weeks of coronavirus restrictions.
'Body' on the road turns out to be mannequin
'Body' on the road turns out to be mannequin
Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin street yesterday evening after reports of a body on the road only to find out it was a mannequin.
Age-based inequity in dental health concerning: professor
Age-based inequity in dental health concerning: professor
The dental health of older people in residential care homes is a ‘‘serious’’ problem, a specialist says.
Dodgy roofer avoids jail term
Dodgy roofer avoids jail term
A cowboy roofing contractor scammed more than $100,000 and ripped off people around the country, including in Mosgiel, to bankroll his gambling high life.
Poles near the end
Poles near the end
Surfers braved chilly autumn temperatures to hit the water at St Clair Beach yesterday.
Police allowed gang tangi
Police allowed gang tangi
Police allowed dozens of people to gather for the tangi of a Black Power member in Dunedin during lockdown.
Change to assist with raised valuations
Change to assist with raised valuations
The Dunedin City Council will push ahead with a change to its long-term plan, to decrease the community services targeted rate to $100 in an effort to help properties with low-valued residential...
DCC reprioritises capital spending in wake of Covid-19
DCC reprioritises capital spending in wake of Covid-19
The Dunedin City Council is reprioritising its capital spending in response to Covid-19.
Boards able to carry over unspent funds
Boards able to carry over unspent funds
Community boards across Dunedin are able to carry over their unspent funds into the 2020-21 year.
Pattern to pup sightings
Pattern to pup sightings
A fur seal pup seen among the rocks at St Clair Beach, in Dunedin, yesterday morning had disappeared by dusk.
No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased
No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased
Restrictions on gatherings will be relaxed from tomorrow but that does not seem to have inspired Dunedin people to rush to hold weddings or memorial services.