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ORC applies for enforcement order over plant
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ORC applies for enforcement order over plant
Problems with a sewerage plant near Queenstown are to be dealt with in court.
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Cafe reopening in the pipeline
Cafe reopening in the pipeline
The Swan Cafe and Bar in Bath St, Dunedin, is expected to reopen next week after being closed because of pipes being upgraded in the area.
Car sandwiched by truck and bus
Car sandwiched by truck and bus
A logging truck, bus and car crashed on State Highway 1 in Dunedin this afternoon, but no serious injuries were reported.
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
The Dunedin City Council has declined to talk about when an investigation delving into some of its financial reporting might be finished.
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Chamber counters taxpayer union’s argument
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Chamber counters taxpayer union’s argument
If significant council funds are being directed to chambers of commerce, the money does not seem to be pouring into Queenstown’s.
Witnesses sought after six injured in crash
Witnesses sought after six injured in crash near Winton
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash near Winton in Southland yesterday that left six people seriously injured.
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Not funding chambers, councils say
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Not funding chambers, councils say
It may look like southern councils are providing significant money to chambers of commerce, but the reality is different, they say.
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
Early showers in Dunedin may have kept some people away from Brighton’s big gala day, but the weather ended up being pleasant for those who were there.
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Mixed reception for new roles
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Mixed reception for new roles
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle has received a mixed reception from mayors in the South, varying from praise to disappointment or scepticism.
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.
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Confidential settlement data released by council
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Confidential settlement data released by council
The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.
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Moves to avoid event bidding war
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Moves to avoid event bidding war
Dunedin could look to work with Christchurch to attract big events when the South Island has two 30,000-seat covered stadiums in operation, it has been signalled.
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Organisers hope for clear sky as gala nears
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Organisers hope for clear sky as gala nears
Organisers of a large community gala on the outskirts of Dunedin seem to have nearly everything under control.
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Two vegetation fires near Tiwai Point which kept southern fire crews busy do not appear to be related.
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Change of officer unlikely to affect process
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Change of officer unlikely to affect process
The resignation of Dunedin’s deputy electoral officer appears unlikely to make a significant difference to how this year’s local body election will be run in the city.
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Data tags on council kerbside wheelie bins not being used
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Data tags on council kerbside wheelie bins not being used
Data tags were fitted to council wheelie bins rolled out for Dunedin’s revamped kerbside collection service, but the technology is not being used.
Power out after vegetation hits lines
Power out after vegetation hits lines
Electricity was lost at places such as Sawyers Bay and Roseneath today after vegetation struck power lines.
'Suspicious' Tiwai car fire spread to vegetation
'Suspicious' Tiwai car fire spread to vegetation
A "suspicious" car fire near Tiwai Point in Southland spread to vegetation and water tankers had to be called in to help extinguish it.
More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.