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Friday 04th December, 2015
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Local researchers will lead a new multi-million dollar project tackling New Zealand's most prominent health issues.
The Healthier Lives National Science Challenge was launched in Dunedin today as part of a government initiative to address science-based problems.
And the crown has some big targets to hit.
Friday 04th December, 2015
The rate of construction is up around the country, with building activity increasing in most regions.
Nationally there was $4.2b worth of construction in the last quarter alone.
Details for Dunedin aren't available, but Statistics New Zealand has measured activity for Canterbury and the rest of the South Island.
Excluding Canterbury, there was $395m worth of building work in the South Island during the September quarter.
That's the highest quarterly level for the area in at least five years.
Thursday 03rd December, 2015
The country's had a good year of trading, with an almost $3b surplus.
Exports brought more money into the country during the last 12 months than what was spent on imports.
Almost $70b was generated from exported goods.
A significant increase in trade with India is being reported by Statistics New Zealand.
India was the eighth largest export destination, as at the end of September, largely due to education travel trade.
That's grown to eight times what it was in 2007.
Wednesday 02nd December, 2015
The New Zealand dollar fell over 8% in the last quarter, its largest quarterly drop in almost seven years.
It means the merchandise terms of trade is down, with import prices rising more than exports.
Prices for imports rose just over 7%, their largest increase in seven years.
Petroleum products led the way, up 13%, but they're still significantly lower than a year ago.
The volume of imports and exports both reached new highs in the September quarter.
Record import volumes have been set every quarter since June 2013.
Tuesday 01st December, 2015
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Measures are being taken to curb the summer road toll as highways become busier over the holiday season.
The speed limit threshold on all New Zealand roads has been lowered to 4km.
And that's not all police are doing.
Monday 30th November, 2015
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Thousands of locals have been rallying in public, urging the government to take a stronger stance on climate change.
New Zealand is involved in a global summit on the issue, taking place in France.
And residents are being backed by community leaders in their combined call for action.
Monday 30th November, 2015
The housing boom is continuing with the number of consents for new dwellings increasing across the country.
In Dunedin just over 300 consents have been granted for new houses in the last year.
There's been a slight dip in local numbers over the past month, but activity has been steady overall.
Auckland is leading the way nationally, and Christchurch is also making significant gains.
But the rate of new houses being consented in Canterbury has come down from its peak last year.
Wednesday 25th November, 2015
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Voting papers are being posted to residents for the first national flag referendum.
People are being encouraged to choose their preferred alternative flag design by ranking the five options.
So our word on the street team asked members of the public if they're voting in the referendum.
Tuesday 24th November, 2015
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A senior lecturer at the University of Otago is taking a leading role within the newly formed New Zealand Lung Foundation.
He's been chosen as the organisation's first patient ambassador after battling lung cancer.
And he's planning how to best use the opportunity.
Friday 20th November, 2015
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Locals are being sent voting papers for the first postal referendum on a new national flag.
Voters are being asked to rank the five final options for a flag, according to their preference.
The Electoral Commission expects to announce the results in mid-December.
Voting is open for three weeks, finishing on December the 11th.
The most popular flag design will then be the subject of a second referendum in March.
That's when voters will be asked to choose between the top alternative design and the current flag.