New ZealandSecurity staff to check vaccine passes costing council $20KVaccine passes have been required since early December for elected officials17 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandCouncillor locked out by ban on unvaccinatedOfficial barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.02 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandUndersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.05 Oct 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Pure conspiracy': Councillor's 'unhelpful' vaccine postsCouncillor Lee Vandervis posts social media comments on debunked alternative remedy.14 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandAnother Dunedin student pub shuts its doorsThe loss of Starters Bar will be a heavy blow to the Dunedin music scene.13 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandOtago lead scare: 'Do not drink' notice lifted after six monthsIt was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.27 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandCouple forced to pay $100k to fix retaining wall they didn't installThe homeowners face a fine of up to $200k if they refuse to repair the wall.16 Jul 03:22 AM
KahuCouncillor threatened before vote on Māori representation'Threats like that are unacceptable ... it is 2021, get with the times.'30 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandLime e-scooters to leave DunedinThe company today announced it will leave the city at the end of this month.18 Jun 01:09 AM
KahuCouncil creates new position to focus on MaoriMaori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.09 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandArchitect to evaluate former Sims buildingAsbestos roof removed in 2017 as part of work to make the Port Chalmers building safe.07 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor walks out of meeting over lying accusationThe council was discussing a series of transport projects when the incident happened.01 Jun 07:38 PM
New ZealandMayors slam Judith Collins for 'fear-mongering'Aaron Hawkins says National leader's comments are a 'desperate dog whistle strategy'.16 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull's funeral at town hallThe hall has capacity for 2200 people, seated.28 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandQuality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.26 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandNeighbours speak out: All Black's house parties 'out of hand'Neighbours of Josh Ioane's Dunedin party house say the revelry has been getting worse.01 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRampage at Dunedin council: Death threats alleged against judge, lawyerWhen declined bail, the man erupted, making a derogatory comment about the judge.31 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concernEDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandLead contamination: Dunedin council to front at public meetingMayor Aaron Hawkins backtracks in the face of rising concern over health implications.05 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandThe surprising history behind Dunedin's loosUnderground toilets once seemed like a good idea - why do we no longer build them?16 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandThe tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horrorThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.02 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Queenstown quarantine mooted'We may look to a range of other regions to help accommodate future arrivals.'23 Jun 07:15 PM
RetailKmart eyeing up site Warehouse plans to vacateSources says The Warehouse is unlikely to want a competitor to take over the property.08 Jun 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Plan D': Dunedin hopes its 'pretty good' ad campaign will draw tourists"Intriguing" and "high impact" marketing? You be the judge.27 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates riseGoff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.07 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.06 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandWaihola sex offender released on paroleA sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.20 Feb 04:03 AM
KahuCity zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to MāoriCouncil says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.13 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandFire threatens Dunedin water supplyMain water catchment contaminated after blaze by ash and fire suppressing chemicals.10 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandBus crashes into 'parklet' that used to be a bus stopAnd what on Earth is a parklet anyway?09 Oct 12:14 AM
