Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Council dithering must stop and bold action is now required to support Dunedin’s performing arts sector, a theatre advocate says.
‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
Councillor conduct is again under fire in Dunedin, after a participant in a hearing said she was laughed at during her presentation.
Email feud over landfill revealed
Email feud over landfill revealed
A withering attack on councillors in a private email was revealed as a business heavyweight and a Dunedin mayoral candidate squared off at a public hearing.
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Special liquor licence awarded for rugby club’s 125th jubilee
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Special liquor licence awarded for rugby club’s 125th jubilee
Outram's rugby club has been granted a reprieve after concerns were raised about the sale of alcohol ahead of its celebratory weekend.
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.
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Principals support social media ban
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Principals support social media ban
A social media ban for children under 16 is the right step for addressing the "dangerous, illegal, nasty, nefarious things happening online", a Dunedin principal says.
Milestone for Athenaeum
Milestone for Athenaeum
Chairman Tony Eyre welcomes guests to a 155th anniversary celebration of the Dunedin Athenaeum Library & Mechanics’ Institute.
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.
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DCC negligent: flood action group
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DCC negligent: flood action group
The council has been accused of negligence and deliberate appeasement tactics over South Dunedin flood management.
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DCC asked to rethink development charges
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DCC asked to rethink development charges
Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.
In court after ‘horrific offences’
In court after ‘horrific offences’
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
For the first time in his life, Junior So’oula has somewhere to go — and he is not wasting any time getting there.
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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals
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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals
Dunedin principals are disappointed about the lack of consultation as evidence emerges showing a $130 million teacher support scheme will be scrapped.
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson began feeling sick the day after a poisoned lunch, her daughter has told a jury, but a nurse who treated her said she "didn't look unwell".
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989, has again been denied parole.
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn council’s CEO has defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event for the Canterbury district.