Dunedin

Staffing, rates rises subject of debate

Staffing, rates rises subject of debate

The Otago Regional Council’s significant staffing and rates increases over the past half-decade were under the spotlight at a slightly tense candidates’ evening yesterday.

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New private hospital for Dunedin

A private Dunedin hospital will take shape over the next two years at this Anzac Ave site. PHOTO:...

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New private hospital for Dunedin

Dunedin will be getting a private hospital before the city’s new public hospital opens.

Appeal after fatal crash

Appeal after fatal crash

Police are appealing to the public for help following a fatal crash between a motorcycle and car south of Dunedin last week.

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Neighbour to remortgage to fight tree removal

Belleknowes resident Annette Carr says she will remortgage her house to appeal the removal of a...

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Neighbour to remortgage to fight tree removal

A Dunedin woman says she will remortgage her house to fight the planned removal of her neighbour’s protected tree, despite city council sign-off to chop down the tree.

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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South

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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South

Snow has fallen on parts of the South, prompting warnings for motorists on the region's roads.

Books hit shelves in new library

Dunedin Public Library staff member Yvonne Hughes-Young organises some of the estimated 25,000...

Books hit shelves in new library

South Dunedin’s new library is a hive of activity as staff make final preparations for the opening of the long-awaited facility.

Water main work to start; warning about disruptions

Water main work to start; warning about disruptions

The Dunedin City Council is taking further steps to strengthen the resilience of the West Harbour area’s water supply.

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Collaboration on biosecurity on the cards for councils

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Collaboration on biosecurity on the cards for councils

Predator Free projects, marine biosecurity and tackling invasive tussock could all get a boost from better collaboration among regional councils in the lower South Island, the Otago Regional...

Bidrose honoured with national leadership award

Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.

Online programme targets persistent pain

Online programme targets persistent pain

Persistent pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and affects more than one in five adults in New Zealand.

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Kelliher wary of costly nature-based solutions

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Kelliher wary of costly nature-based solutions

Large strips of productive land could be lost if costly "nature-based solutions" are pursued in Otago, a councillor warns.

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Bid to educate on child burn first aid

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Bid to educate on child burn first aid

Seeing a high number of children coming through emergency departments with serious burns and little-to-no first aid applied has prompted a Dunedin paediatrician to research ways to educate parents...

Waitati’s fox is ready to fly again

The new flying fox at Waitati School. Photos: Peter McIntosh

Waitati’s fox is ready to fly again

The fox is up.

Tired tourist ticketed for transit nap

Tired tourist ticketed for transit nap

Speeding and sleeping proved an expensive combination for two Australian tourists on a southern highway.

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Apprentices test knowledge, skills

Stack Electrical Invercargill apprentice electrician Pat Yanbuaban, 30, conducts a wiring test...

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Apprentices test knowledge, skills

No sparks — not even the smell of burning wire and plastic.

Punched hospital security guard: police

Police say they do not condone the behaviour. Photo: ODT files

Punched hospital security guard: police

Police were called to Dunedin Hospital at 12.45am on Sunday after a 27-year-old man allegedly punched a security guard twice in the head while screaming racist remarks.

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