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DCC debt tipped to hit $2.3b
Water services and capital spending by council companies are the big drivers behind projected group debt for the Dunedin City Council expanding by hundreds of millions of dollars in the next decade.
Participant-turned-volunteer embodies event’s spirit
Participant-turned-volunteer embodies event’s spirit
It was another big turnout for the annual Special Rigs for Special Kids event yesterday, and the organisers say they are proud of the personal connections it fosters.
Expo returns to inform new, expectant mums
Expo returns to inform new, expectant mums
Parents looking for support during the lesser-known "fourth trimester" had a place to pick the brains of many of Dunedin’s postpartum experts.
Student flat inspections continuing
Student flat inspections continuing
Dozens of flat assessments in Dunedin’s student quarter are not finished more than three months after investigations began.
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
After renovations, preparations and dusting, Dunedin’s First Church has reopened for Sunday services.
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
Local government needs to play an active role in addressing acute housing needs across Otago, council candidates agree.
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
Better leadership is required from central government as seesawing administrations heap an excessive administrative burden on councils, Dunedin councillors say.
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Dunedin mayoral candidate Lync Aronson, who is also running for a councillor seat, was missed from Saturday’s forum with the other mayoral candidates. Here are his...
Council Candidate profiles — Dunedin
Council Candidate profiles — Dunedin
Voters have a large field of candidates to choose from for the 14 councillor positions at the Dunedin City Council.
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Emergency crews have responded to a single-vehicle crash near Waitati tonight.
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Hundreds of families and children turned up to the Edgar Centre to celebrate and participate in the Special Rigs for Special Kids event. Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson ...
Tensions flare as thousands attend anti-migrant rallies
Tensions flare as thousands attend anti-migrant rallies
Draped in flags and shouting expletive-laden slogans, thousands of people have attended anti-immigration rallies across Australia.
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War
The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, after US President Donald Trump raised the prospect on Monday.
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Occupants of a rental van have walked away unharmed after rolling off a Dunedin road.
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Trucks from Otago and Southland assembled in Dunedin today for the return of a much-loved event.
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
The finale of this year's Big Sing secondary schools' competition in Dunedin has come to a close, with choirs from Auckland taking the top awards.