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Film icon. Do you understand the Single Transferable Vote within the new wards system?

August 11, 2010 - 8:55pm
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In October the nation goes to the postal ballot for this round of local body elections, covering city councils, health boards, and regional councils. This year the Dunedin City Council's ward structure has changed since the last election, with DCC and health board polling being held under the Single Transferable Vote, or STV system. ›see story

Film icon. What do you want to see happen to the Carisbrook site?

July 14, 2010 - 6:41pm
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There has been controversy in the past months surrounding the future of Carisbrook. With construction of the new, covered stadium underway, many locals are wondering what will happen to the Carisbrook site. The 9 Local News Word on the Street team hit North and South Dunedin today to find out what you want to see happen ›see story

Film icon. Free shop

July 8, 2010 - 9:09pm
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Shopping is one of the great past times of western society, but it generally takes money to buy things, and typically that's where capitalism comes in. However two Dunedin women are in the throws of beginning a 'free shop' in the city, where goods and services can be given, taken or exchanged. ›see story

Film icon. Chocolate Carnival Chocolate Ceremony

July 5, 2010 - 9:27pm
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Chocolate lovers will know that the annual Chocolate Carnival is still a week into the future, but today Otago Museum was looking to the past, holding a special historical chocolate ceremony. The demonstration kicked off the Museum's school holiday programme, which looks set to both thrill and fill over the next few weeks. ›see story

Film icon. Student raising money for cancer research

January 15, 2010 - 8:17pm
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Dunedin provided a welcome rest today for a man on a bike on a mission. Inspired by a friend's battle with cancer, Auckland student Steve Chesterfield set himself a huge goal. ›see story

Film icon. Waihola Tavern rising out of the ashes

January 15, 2010 - 8:11pm
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In late October, a fire ripped through the Lake Waihola Tavern, leaving the establishment gutted. However, just over two months on from the devastating fire, something is rising out of the ashes. ›see story

Film icon. Dunedin Jewish community celebrates Chanukah

December 18, 2009 - 6:04pm
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Today is the last day of the Jewish celebration of Chanukah, where many people light ceremonial candles. In Dunedin this evening Rabbi Schmuel[ Kopel will light a giant Menorah in the Lower Octagon. ›see story

Film icon. Santa Claus in town

December 11, 2009 - 6:15pm
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The approaching holiday season is celebrated in different ways by different cultures. For the Jewish faith, Hanukkah candles are being lit on December the 17th, while Christians are celebrating the birth of Christ and many are awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus, who's already made an appearance or two in Dunedin. ›see story

Film icon. Ali's Book of Tall Tales

December 8, 2009 - 7:20pm
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All Black Ali Williams is in Dunedin telling tales and he's not holding back. Williams new book Ali's Book of Tall Tales, covers everything from why the Queen has a slightly distorted view of New Zealand rugby players, to the truth about Daniel Carter's undies. ›see story

Film icon. Presbyterian Support looks for more helping hands over Christmas

December 7, 2009 - 7:09pm
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Presbyterian Support was established in Otago in 1906, and for more than 100 years has supported vulnerable people in our society. Although times have changed, there have always been people in need of a helping hand and, according to the agency, this Christmas is going to be a difficult one for many Dunedin families. ›see story

Film icon. Star Awards

December 4, 2009 - 6:19pm
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Some of Dunedin's finest citizens were recognised last night at the Dunedin Stars 2009 awards. About 150 people gathered for the annual awards, which were held at the Dunedin Railway Station. ›see story

Film icon. Is allowing our prisons to be run privately a good idea?

December 2, 2009 - 5:57pm
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Against a back-drop of strong opposition from Labour, legislation allowing prisons to be privatised was pushed through under urgency in Parliament late last week. Today we took to the streets to ask Dunedinites whether they thought allowing our prisons to be run privately was a good idea. ›see story

Film icon. Presbyterian Support Otago joins two branches its organisation

December 1, 2009 - 7:22pm
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Presbyterian Support Otago held an official opening yesterday for a new facility which combines two branches of the organisation. Stepping Stones, and Community Services for the Older Person, are now sharing premises in South Dunedin, which were opened by a special guest yesterday. ›see story

Film icon. Ride to fly

November 25, 2009 - 5:49pm
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One man on a motorcycle hoping to provide a vital lifeline to the people of Papua New Guinea stopped off in Dunedin today as part of a nationwide journey. Frank Carter and his 1955 Dot Scrambler Motorcycle are travelling the length of New Zealand to raise awareness and funds for a new link to those otherwise out of reach. [TAKE VT] ›see story

Film icon. Senior officials from international charity United Way visit Dunedin

November 18, 2009 - 5:53pm
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Senior officials from international charity United Way have been in Dunedin to meet with supporters and see first hand what the organisation is doing in our city. And by all accounts, they are impressed with what they have seen. ›see story

Film icon. Renderers Return To Old Haunt

November 13, 2009 - 7:50pm
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Former Dunedin band The Renderers have been living in Christchurch since 2006, when they moved there for family reasons. Three years down the track, and with a year spent living in China, Germany and America recently behind them, they return to play at an old haunt. ›see story
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