Dunedin
Otago mayors back Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin
Public health advocates say they don't want a Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin because of its association with the fast food giant, but Otago mayors welcome the idea. Audio
Tally Ho!
The “Dunedin sound” is being celebrated by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Tally Ho! 2 features music spanning 40 years of Dunedin pop music and includes many of the original artists… Audio
Residents fearful after Dunedin freedom camping ban dismissed
Residents and camping ground owners in Brighton and Warrington are scratching their heads as to how the proposal was voted down, against the recommendations of staff and the majority of the community.
…Six60 vindicated by balcony collapse court case
The organisation of a concert in Dunedin's student quarter last year has been vindicated by the police's decision not to lay charges over the matter, the management of band Six60 says.
Dunedin council votes against freedom camper ban
The Dunedin City Council has shot down a proposed ban on freedom campers - against the wishes of its own staff and community.
Dunedin considers kicking out freedom campers
Dunedin's councillors will today vote on measures which clamp down on freedom camping in the city. In the past, visitors have been able to use two recreational reserves within the city's boundaries to… Audio
Residents weigh in on venue's next phase
More than 200 residents have given feedback to the Dunedin City Council about what to do with a landmark nightclub, Sammy's.
Ed Sheeran shows spark Easter test for pubs
A central Dunedin bar's application to serve alcohol on the sacrosanct days of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will act as a test case for other operators hoping to cater for the massive crowds expected… Audio
'Megaclinics' planned for Dunedin urology patients
The Southern District Health Board hopes to clear its backlog of patients overdue for urology assessments and procedures. Video
Man's life shortened due to cancer treatment delay
John Campbell meets Dunedin man Stephen Hoffman, whose cancer spread while he waited 11 months for surgery. He's now terminally ill and waiting on DHB paperwork to get ACC support. Video, Audio
Dunedin musician bomb scare case thrown out
Dene Barnes, 44, who goes by the moniker LSD Fundraiser, has been cleared of wrongdoing over a bomb scare in June. Audio
Toxic algae found in Dunedin lagoon
People, and dogs, are being warned to stay out of a Dunedin lagoon where a toxic algae has been found.
15yo attacked by group of schoolgirls
Dunedin police expect to refer several teenagers to youth aid after a 15-year-old girl was assaulted on a city street yesterday.
Life imprisonment for man who murderered neighbour after years-
Stephen Findlay, 60, has been sentenced to life in prison after last week pleading guilty to killing Sharon Comerford in Dunedin last year. Video, Audio
NZ Cadbury employees out of work as manufacturing moves offshore
Pineapple Lumps and other New Zealand-made chocolates will soon be manufactured in Australia, and shipped back to pining customers in this country. Audio
NZ Cadbury employees out of work as manufacturing moves offshor
Pineapple Lumps and other New Zealand-made chocolates will soon be manufactured in Australia, and shipped back to pining customers in this country. Audio
$980k CEO payout questioned
Two Dunedin city councillors may ask the auditor-general to investigate a $980,000 payout given to the outgoing chief executive of a council-owned power company.
Bridging the gap on fur in fashion
Fur is controversial in the fashion industry and wearing it today is a statement of nothing more than excess. The controversy lies not only in the hands of the designers producing it, but also those… Audio
Fight for Dunedin's first five-star hotel not over yet
Tekapo businessman Anthony Tosswill says he will appeal the decision to decline consent for the 17-storey building that's been dubbed the Electric Thistle. Video, Audio
Searchers rescue Dunedin students lost in fog
Three university students have been rescued after becoming lost in heavy fog in the hills above Dunedin last night.
