Hillside renovation action starts
Plans to revitalise KiwiRail’s Hillside workshops in South Dunedin have been given a major shunt forward.
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Schools prepared to exercise precautions
Schools prepared to exercise precautions
Basic hygiene will be a compulsory subject in southern schools as the academic year begins — primary, intermediate and secondary teachers are on alert for any potential signs of coronavirus.
Furniture, fittings, care discussed
Furniture, fittings, care discussed
The final shape of the new $1.4billion Dunedin Hospital remains undecided but the planning group steering the project is already thinking about what will go inside its buildings.
Call to fix learning, social lag in deaf children
Call to fix learning, social lag in deaf children
The academic and socio-emotional development of many deaf children consistently lags behind their hearing peers and positive change is needed, Dunedin educator Denise Powell believes.
Evidence piles up for ‘non-permitted activity’
Evidence piles up for ‘non-permitted activity’
An investigation is under way after conservationists raised concerns about unconsented work at Wellers Rock Jetty, in Otago Harbour, yesterday.
ORC gets to grips with online consultation
ORC gets to grips with online consultation
Community consultation must begin soon for the Otago Regional Council’s ‘‘not-fit-for-purpose’’ regional policy statement if it is to meet Minister for the Environment David Parker’s deadlines.
Ships’ upgrade eases noise disruption to Dunedin residents
Ships’ upgrade eases noise disruption to Dunedin residents
Rio de la Plata, one of Maersk’s six Rio-class ships that have been modified with a ‘‘silencer’’, moves towards the Port of Otago.
Running with planes on the Taieri Plain
Running with planes on the Taieri Plain
Carol Thomas has a runway obsession.
Another heartbreaking blow in tragic life
Another heartbreaking blow in tragic life
Following the recovery of Vinnie Beecroft’s body off the coast of Dunedin at the weekend, the community is rallying around the 14-year-old’s disabled mother, Michaela.
‘Smart crossing’ ready
‘Smart crossing’ ready
Installation of a new ‘‘smart’’ pedestrian crossing with flashing lights outside Kaikorai Valley College was completed yesterday.
Getting official answers about Seacliff proves to be a struggle
Getting official answers about Seacliff proves to be a struggle
The families of women killed in the Seacliff Mental Hospital fire are calling for a law change to allow them to access their relatives’ records.
School’s in, sun’s out across most of South
School’s in, sun’s out across most of South
There are only three certainties in life — death, taxes and warm, sunny weather when pupils go back to school.
Woman charged over Dunedin stabbing
Woman charged over Dunedin stabbing
A woman will appear in court today after an alleged stabbing in Dunedin last night.
Public lectures part of city classics conference
Public lectures part of city classics conference
About 180 people, many from overseas, will converge on Dunedin this week for an international classics conference last held in the city about 2005.
Motorcyclist gives police the slip
Motorcyclist gives police the slip
A motorcyclist has made a quick getaway across a cricket pitch during a police pursuit in Dunedin.
Artist ready to paint over rubbish if public reacts
Artist ready to paint over rubbish if public reacts
Some may find it irksome - a painting of a small pile of plastic waste, added to an obscure corner of a giant mural featuring the Dunedin’s beautiful environment and wildlife.
Seeing in the new year
Seeing in the new year
Emily Bevin (8) and mother Julie Meikle, of Dunedin, made the most of the last few days of the school holidays by visiting the Dunedin Chinese Garden and dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing.
Dunedin marchers support residents of Idlib
Dunedin marchers support residents of Idlib
About 200 people marched in George St last night, to highlight the plight of those in Idlib, Syria.
Octagon trials: call for patience after ‘tough’ first day
Octagon trials: call for patience after ‘tough’ first day
While it was a "tough" first day for retailers, Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is calling for patience after the first day of this year’s summer trials of the "Octagon Experience".
Gala Day draws thousands to Brighton Domain
Gala Day draws thousands to Brighton Domain
It is a big day for Brighton and a "huge" day for the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club.