Bus depot development still on cards
Bus depot development still on cards
Development of some kind is being explored at the site of a former bus depot in Dunedin.
Reflecting on the past
Reflecting on the past
The Taieri River ambles through Henley, where the abandoned Henley Co-operative Cheese factory and a lower Taieri pumping station sit beside Riverside Rd.
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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs
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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs
The Dunedin City Council will receive subsidies totalling more than $4.5 million for transport work following last October’s downpour.
Principal 'proud and excited' as new Sara Cohen school opens
Principal 'proud and excited' as new Sara Cohen school opens
Seven years, three prime ministers and one dream later a new site for a Dunedin school for children with special needs has been opened.
Repairs at iconic Dunedin site on track for summer
Repairs at iconic Dunedin site on track for summer
Repairs to a popular Dunedin walking track are expected to be completed in time for the busy summer visitor season.
Patient slams five-week wait for GP
Patient slams five-week wait for GP
A Dunedin woman who was asked to wait more than a month to see her GP says her experience reflects a "broken" health system.
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Performance a ‘special’ way to celebrate 50 years
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Performance a ‘special’ way to celebrate 50 years
A Dunedin preschool’s polyfest performance was its unique way of celebrating 50 years since opening.
Gang hat lands Dunedin man court date
Gang hat lands Dunedin man court date
A Dunedin man allegedly wearing a red hat with gang insignia snapped himself up a court date after refusing to take it off.
Student details more Dunedin flatting woes
'Never seen something so filthy': Student details more Dunedin flatting woes
Sick, disgusting and harassed - that's how a student has described her months living in a North Dunedin flat.
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Train trips back on track after ‘hibernation’
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Train trips back on track after ‘hibernation’
After five years in "hibernation", Dunedin Railways has come out roaring and ready to roll again.
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Bullying of candidates by pressure group alleged
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Bullying of candidates by pressure group alleged
Dunedin City Council candidates say they have received a barrage of emails using "bullying and intimidation tactics", urging them to sign a New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union pledge.
Dunedin cops hunt mystery speeding biker
Dunedin cops hunt mystery speeding biker
Police are hunting for a speeding black-clad motorcyclist who allegedly fled from officers at over 150kmh north of Dunedin.
Student with meningitis had been in Dunedin
Student with meningitis had been at Dunedin schools tournament
A Christchurch high school student admitted to hospital with meningococcal meningitis had been at a rugby tournament in Dunedin.
Dry, warm spring predicted
Dry, warm spring predicted
Inland Otago could be in for quite a dry spring if the long-term forecast plays out as expected.
Polytech claims win on future independence
Polytech claims win on future independence
Otago Polytechnic is hailing a breakthrough with the government but staff are still living in a "culture of anxiety" worried about the next cuts.
'Abnormal bone' likely cause of baby's fractures, court told
'Abnormal bone' likely cause of baby's fractures, court told
A medical expert says an infant’s fractures were likely caused by “normal force on abnormal bone” rather than abuse from a prominent sportsman.
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Care worker who exposed himself keeps name secret
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Care worker who exposed himself keeps name secret
A care worker who exposed himself near a Dunedin children’s playground will keep his job after his identity was permanently suppressed.
Choppers take to the skies
Choppers take to the skies
The skies over Dunedin were buzzing with a showcase of one Australasia’s finest rescue helicopter fleets.
Fudge still looking for forever home
Fudge still looking for forever home
A new home for a friendly pooch living at the Dunedin SPCA for months on end has fallen through — again.
Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research
Sleep, diet, exercise key to lifting wellbeing: research
Leaving home, educational pressures, financial stress and social tensions - they are all unique strains that can lower "happiness levels" in young adults.