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Wednesday 18th February, 2015
Otago has the lowest birth rate in the country, while Northland has the highest.
The national average is just over two children per woman, but Otago females only average 1.6.
It's believed that has a lot to do with the university population in Dunedin.
Statisticians say the large number of female students in the city tend to delay motherhood until they've completed their qualifications.
And around that time they typically move elsewhere.
The latest data has come from the 2013 census.
Otago's birth rate has been consistently low over the years.
Monday 16th February, 2015
General food prices are up already this year, with fruit and vegetables leading the way.
In January alone food prices rose 1.3 percent, following a stable last few months.
Chicken, energy drinks and yoghurt prices were down, but that wasn't enough to counter spikes in fresh produce.
Fruit and vegetable prices were up almost ten percent last month, with apples at their highest level in recent years.
They averaged almost 5 dollars a kilo, with new season apples coming to the market later than usual and in lower quantities.
Friday 13th February, 2015
Members of the national Innovation Partnership are planning how they can help Dunedin residents and organisations make the most of faster internet speed.
They held a meeting in the city this week, to discuss ideas with various business leaders and stakeholders.
The Innovation Partnership is a group of organisations and individuals dedicated to New Zealand becoming a world-leader in using the internet.
It focuses on driving business growth, public sector excellence, and educational achievement.
Wednesday 11th February, 2015
Savings at the pump are dwindling, with fuel prices starting to rise again.
In the last ten days fuel prices have increased four times, due to New Zealand's weak dollar coupled with higher crude oil costs.
Petrol is up 14 cents per litre, while diesel is up 9 cents.
Statistics New Zealand reports lower retail spending through January, largely due to fuel savings.
Spending on fuel was down 48 million dollars over the month.
But other retail sectors showed growth, particularly consumables and durables.
Tuesday 10th February, 2015
Labour leader Andrew Little has cancelled his first official visit to Dunedin.
He was due to spend Thursday in the city, but will instead attend the North Island funeral of a Maori leader.
Little's planned Dunedin visit would have been his first as Labour leader.
Staff at his office say he'll reschedule the visit, although a date has yet to be set.
It's unfortunate timing for Little, with Prime Minister John Key expected to visit Dunedin on Monday.
Tuesday 10th February, 2015
Dunedin residents will soon know which international football teams will play in the city for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Tuesday 10th February, 2015
A new national day of recognition, recently announced by the government, has a unique significance in Dunedin.
February the 15th has been officially declared National Lamb Day.
It's intended to be a celebration of New Zealand's long history of exporting red meat.
And that's where Dunedin comes in, as the very first overseas shipment of frozen sheep meat left New Zealand from Port Chalmers.
That was on the 15th of February 133 years ago.
Lamb exports are now worth about $2.5b, with the main markets being the United Kingdom, China and the United States.
Tuesday 10th February, 2015
The unlikely similarities between New Zealand and New Caledonia are being highlighted in a local exhibition.
It tells of the mutual suffering felt in both nations as a result of war.
And it's bringing together the living descendants of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on either side.
Monday 09th February, 2015
The Otago Community Hospice is benefiting from a nationwide business fundraiser, from which it has received just over $32,000.
The money was donated by people visiting the Dunedin Farmers store in the lead-up to Christmas.
Nationwide more than $600,000 was given to hospices through the charity drive.
It's the most successful Hospice New Zealand fundraising campaign in the organisation's history.
Aside from raising money, it was also aimed at spreading awareness about hospice services.
The appeal is likely to continue, as an annual event.
Wednesday 04th February, 2015
Deep sea oil and gas exploration is again rousing comment from local residents and councillors.
The Dunedin City Council is sending a submission on the issue to the government, highlighting local concerns.
And although councillors are split on exploration in theory, all agree there's a need for more public disclosure.