Former Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has died at 71 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Current Mayor Aaron Hawkins says Cull brought a strategic focus to Council.

But he stepped down in 2019 to spend more time with family - which Hawkins says has been cruelly cut far too soon.

>> More Local Politics News

Other Local Politics News

29 Nov: Changes to regional councils could create debate about what to do with the assets they own

26 Nov: RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says regional councils add layers of confusion, as he looks to scrap them

22 Nov: Donald Trump praises Zohran Mamdani after cordial White House meeting

21 Nov: Waikato's Matamata-Piako District Council has been fined 105 thousand dollar for unlawfully discharging wastewater from its treatment plant in Waihou, near Te Aroha

21 Nov: Alice Guo has been sentenced to life in prison for human trafficking in the Philippines

21 Nov: Fresh analysis casts serious doubt on National's local government reform agenda

20 Nov: Northland Regional Council has paid tribute to former councillor and businessman, Monty Knight - who died on Sunday

Top Stories

RUGBY
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff More...

BUSINESS
Our sheep meat exports hit record value in October More...

Today's News

Environment:
Indonesia flood death toll climbs amid cyclone devastation 23:27

International:
Ukraine hits two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers with naval drones in the Black Sea 23:27

Politics:
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says its latest health policy addresses the most common barrier to starting up a GP clinic 21:57

Environment:
MetService has issued a strong wind watch overnight for Wellington and Canterbury 21:17

Entertainment:
Millie Bobby Brown had to hide her "wedding hair" while shooting the final season of Stranger Things 21:08

Entertainment:
James Van Der Beek's wife says he's "bouncing back" during his cancer battle 20:38

Entertainment:
Will Young has credited his dogs with improving his mental health because they are "consistent companions and fiercely loyal" 20:08

Entertainment:
Robert Irwin admits dating is "so challenging to navigate" in the public eye 19:38

Entertainment:
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' rapper son King Combs believes the disgraced star could be released from prison in time for the holidays 19:08

Living & Travel:
Biosecurity's escalating its effort to eradicate yellow-legged hornets, following continued detections on Auckland's North Shore 18:57

News Search

Power Search