Dunedin roads will have more women's names
City responds to criticism over streets being named after men.
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Prendergast a 'fierce advocate' for Dunedin for 18 years
A death notice said Prendergast was surrounded by family when he died.
Multi-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hub
Police say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.
Anger over 700 illegal rubbish dumping reports, zero prosecutions launched
Council says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.
Push for beach preservation gains traction
The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated.
Power company Aurora narrowly avoided court action
Commerce Commission took advice on taking lines company to High Court.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
'It's devastating': Hawkins surprised at decisive Dunedin mayoral loss
For Aaron Hawkins there was no simpler way to describe losing the Dunedin mayoralty.
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The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
Art-loving insects: Gallery threatened by moths
Insects with a taste for art prompt investigation and deep clean to protect exhibits.
Local election candidates linked to Voices for Freedom
Council and community board elections dotted with people linked to disinformation group.
Wild weather: Otago Councils kept busy as rain continues to fall
The tail in the storm lashes the Otago coastline.
Dunedin City Council confirms 6.5% rates rise
Councillors argued the rise with one saying it was fixing things that didn't need fixing.
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
Man fumes after finding his ute trapped in place in Dunedin.
Cannabis activists warned to 'stay off the grass'
J Day organisers told the high end of the central Dunedin park is off limits.
Councillor edits own Wikipedia page to 'repair misinformation'
The changes were quickly pulled up by a Wikipedia editor who reversed the edits.
Sloppy builders may be contributing to building inspection delays
Expert says NZ still has builders that are not at the appropriate standard.
'We can only do so much': Dunedin students clean partying mess for memorial
More than 100 students tackled some of North Dunedin's most notorious party streets.
Dunedin protesters issued ultimatum, Chch group remain in red zone
Dunedin City Council tells protesters in the Octagon to leave by Monday or be trespassed.
Killed teen's dad sues over fatal crash
Vegetation obscured a stop sign where 15-year-old passenger and another were killed.
400 pipers sent home: Dunedin's Burns Night plans panned by Omicron
400 pipers have been sent packing as the Bard's annual celebrations are called off.
Security staff to check vaccine passes costing council $20K
Vaccine passes have been required since early December for elected officials
Banned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine advice
Health advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.
Councillor locked out by ban on unvaccinated
Official barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.
Undersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet
15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.
'Pure conspiracy': Councillor's 'unhelpful' vaccine posts
Councillor Lee Vandervis posts social media comments on debunked alternative remedy.
Another Dunedin student pub shuts its doors
The loss of Starters Bar will be a heavy blow to the Dunedin music scene.
Otago lead scare: 'Do not drink' notice lifted after six months
It was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.
Couple forced to pay $100k to fix retaining wall they didn't install
The homeowners face a fine of up to $200k if they refuse to repair the wall.
Councillor threatened before vote on Māori representation
'Threats like that are unacceptable ... it is 2021, get with the times.'
Lime e-scooters to leave Dunedin
The company today announced it will leave the city at the end of this month.
Council creates new position to focus on Maori
Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.
Architect to evaluate former Sims building
Asbestos roof removed in 2017 as part of work to make the Port Chalmers building safe.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.