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Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer

Ministry of Education specialist staff protesting for fair pay after being offered a collective...

Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer

About 80 Ministry of Education staff took to Dunedin’s streets after the latest government pay deal offered employees "less than nothing".

‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin

‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin

Dunedin missed out on an Ed Sheeran concert because the airport is too small, Mayor Jules Radich says.

Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club

A youth who allegedly stole cash, speakers, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.

Fog causes flight delays, cancellations

Fog causes flight delays, cancellations

Passengers at Dunedin Airport had to wait nearly two extra hours after ground fog disrupted multiple flights yesterday.

Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan

A freight train through Blanket Bay in 2020 has Hereweka/Harbour Cone on the Otago Peninsula as...

Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan

Management of a distinctive landmark on the Otago Peninsula is set to be reviewed.

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Tour company seeing sea lions all over

A sea lion at Allans Beach. PHOTO: DOUG LILLY

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Tour company seeing sea lions all over

The abundance of sea lions and fur seals in Dunedin has made it impossible for a tour company to avoid the animals.

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

An aerial view of South Dunedin. Photo: ODT files

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

Long-term solutions for South Dunedin’s flood-affected residents could face trouble if "political cycles" get in the way of implementation, a community leader says.

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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic

A truck crossing the Ward St overbridge in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic

A government proposal to direct traffic around Dunedin’s central city could be hampered by an inadequate overbridge, city councillors say.

Alleged threat with knife

Alleged threat with knife

A Dunedin man allegedly waving a knife around was arrested after it was found he was the same person believed to have stolen beer from supermarkets around the city.