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Film icon. Arai te Uru celebrates 30 years

February 8, 2010 - 5:46pm
Watch this video! Radiant sun shone down across much of the country on Saturday, as New Zealand celebrated its 170th birthday. Waitangi Day was also a fitting day for the Arai te Uru marae in Kaikorai Valley to mark a significant milestone. ›see story

Film icon. Danyon Loader thanks Masters Games volunteers

February 8, 2010 - 5:50pm
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The Masters Games wrapped up last night with the awards ceremony at the Games Village. The host of volunteers were thanked for their efforts by a man who was judged to be the New Zealand Athlete of the 1990s. ›see story

Film icon. School children learn from cricket idols

February 8, 2010 - 5:47pm
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The Black Caps may well be facing Bangladesh at the University Oval this afternoon, but some of the team took time for their fans. Hundreds of school children went to meet, learn and maybe grow into the next cricketing idol. ›see story

Page icon Preparation well underway for International Science Festival

February 8, 2010 - 5:53pm
Preparation for the seventh New Zealand International Science Festival is now well underway, with the recent appointment of an Associate Director, Chris Green. This year the festival will take place in Dunedin, from the 6th until the 11th of July, with the theme Everyday Science; food for thought. ›read more

Film icon. National attention on Dunedin Gold Cup race tomorrow

February 5, 2010 - 10:43pm
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Few sporting events have a history as long and colourful as the running of the Dunedin Gold Cup. For the 138th time, the National racing scene's complete attention will be turned to Dunedin tomorrow, as some of the nation's finest horses and jockeys take to the track. ›see story

Film icon. Masters Games results

February 5, 2010 - 10:35pm
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The cycling time trials were held today and there was a notable lack of Dunedinites on the podium. In the mens 65 to 69 time trials Motueka, Alexandra and Central Otago entrants finished in the top three. In the mens 70 plus category George Evans brought back some respect to the Dunedin cycling fraternity with his bronze medal. ›see story

Page icon No alcohol to be permitted at international cricket match

February 5, 2010 - 10:40pm
Police are reminding cricket fans attending Monday's one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and Bangladesh that no alcohol will be allowed into the grounds, and they will be actively policing drink-driving. North Dunedin Senior Sergeant Gavin Briggs says while he hopes fans will enjoy the match, the usual rules will apply. ›read more

Film icon. Pete Hodgson anticipates a busy year ahead

February 8, 2010 - 5:48pm
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The Beehive is set to buzz once more as Parliament officially opens tomorrow, meaning Dunedin-based MPs are packing their bags today, ready to head back to the capital. Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson anticipates 2010 to be particularly eventful. ›see story

Page icon Witnesses to vandalism asked to come forward

February 8, 2010 - 5:54pm
Police are eager to hear from anybody who may have seen a large man in a yellow t-shirt damaging shop windows. The man was allegedly spinning and performing karate kicks at around 8.40 on Friday evening when he was caught on security camera. Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken of the Dunedin Police is eager to hear from anybody who may have witnessed the vandalism or has information about the man. ›read more

Page icon Property values increase

February 8, 2010 - 5:51pm
Property values in Dunedin are reported to have increased by 5% over the past year, according to statistics released today by QV valuations. This is up slightly on the 4.9% annual growth reported in December. The average sale price in Dunedin increased from over $276,000 to just over $279,000. ›read more

Film icon. Plagiarism case to be brought against Australian band Men at Work

February 5, 2010 - 10:39pm
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The issue of music plagiarism is in the media spotlight with a case against Australian band Men at Work for their '80s classic, 'Down Under'. While the case may be headed for the High Court, a Dunedin expert in music copyright infringement says the Australian band are a bit unlucky. ›see story

Page icon Otago District Health Board vote to merge

February 5, 2010 - 10:45pm
The Otago District Health Board voted unanimously yesterday in favour of merging to create a single DHB across the Otago Southland region. The Southland DHB board will consider the recommendation and vote at their meeting next week. ›read more

Film icon. Unemployment at 10 year high

February 4, 2010 - 9:31pm
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Figures released today by the Department of Labour reveal the country's unemployment rate has jumped to 7.3%. That number is significantly higher than was being predicted, but those in the social service sector say it's just the tip of the iceberg. ›see story