Aiming to build strength in Dunedin communities, carry the city forward
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Christine Garey.
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Dunedin mayoral candidate: Rachel Elder
Consultation, ending city congestion and Sth Dunedin issues are priorities
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Tim Miller puts the questions to Rachel Elder.
Dunedin mayoral candidate:Malcolm Moncrief-Spittle
Desire to see less'alarmist' climate change response from council
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Malcolm Moncrief-Spittle.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Andrew Whiley
Central aim to get Dunedin moving
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Andrew Whiley.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Aaron Hawkins
Strong track record of building political support
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Aaron Hawkins.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Bob Barlin
First thing is to listen to people, then work together for change
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Bob Barlin.
New power scheme 'immense' for region
New power scheme 'immense' for region
Pioneer Energy's new multimillion-dollar hydro-power scheme near Alexandra has been touted as a red-letter day and an immense achievement for the Central Otago region.
'Just don't do it,' mother pleads
'Just don't do it,' mother pleads
The mother of a University of Otago student killed riding a wheelie bin down Baldwin St in 2001 is devastated to hear young people are still doing it 18 years later.
Harry taking big steps forward
Harry taking big steps forward
There's no stopping Harry Finch now. The Abbotsford 4-year-old is walking with the use of a frame - just three months after major spinal surgery.
Fire in Dunedin hills 'suspicious'
Fire in Dunedin hills 'suspicious'
A large scrub fire that tore across hills above central Dunedin yesterday is being treated as suspicious.
'The other truck came out of nowhere'
'The other truck came out of nowhere'
A Winton man has recalled the moment he swerved out of the way during a three-vehicle collision at an Invercargill intersection yesterday.
Intrepid riders take on challenge
Intrepid riders take on challenge
From rabbits to frogs, road cones and aliens, about 120 dressed-up riders fronted the starting line at Stirling Point on Saturday for the Southern Scooter Challenge.
Watch: Extent of fire shown in stunning timelapse
Watch: Extent of fire shown in stunning timelapse
A Dunedin resident has shot a stunning timelapse video showing the extent of a massive blaze which is visible from across the city.
Blaze under control: Families can return home
Blaze under control: Families can return home
Families evacuated as a large scrub fire tore across Flagstaff Hill, in Dunedin, have been allowed to return home tonight after the fire was brought under control.
Police criticise bin riders
Police criticise bin riders
Eighteen years after a student was killed while riding in a wheelie bin down a Dunedin street, police found young people at it again on Saturday.
Women teaming up to work on climate safe house project
Women teaming up to work on climate safe house project
Otago Polytechnic will be celebrating girl power at this year's Home and Living Show, as female apprentices and tradies collaborate to put together the country's first climate safe house.
’She was going for it’: Pursuit ends in drama
’She was going for it’: Pursuit ends in drama
A woman has been apprehended after allegedly ramming police with her car during an action-packed pursuit near Dunedin.
Divers repair piles on Oamaru's historic wharf
Divers repair piles on Oamaru's historic wharf
The historic Holmes Wharf in Oamaru is undergoing much needed repairs, thanks to a visiting maritime construction crew.
Big prize to attract blood donors
Bar offers big prize to attract blood donors
A Dunedin bar is taking the unusual step of promoting blood donation to its punters.
New sign for Ashburton conservation project
New sign for Ashburton conservation project
A new information sign was unveiled at a special conservation project south of Ashburton.