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Vehicle bonnet came loose, smashing screen

Vehicle bonnet came loose, smashing screen

A vehicle's bonnet coming loose, smashing its windscreen while being driven on Dunedin’s Northern Motorway, was among a series of traffic incidents in the city at the weekend.

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$92.4m landfill feature of plan

The Dunedin City Council has been asked to reconsider Smooth Hill, south of Dunedin Airport, as...

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$92.4m landfill feature of plan

Building a $92.4 million landfill is in Dunedin’s draft plan to be approved for public consultation.

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Ode to youth the real deal

High-flying Dunedin-raised choreographer Jeremy Beck prepares for the premiere of his show at the...

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Ode to youth the real deal

Friends of choreographer Jeremy Beck may not consider themselves dancers, but their talents will be part of the opening show for the Dunedin Arts Festival.

Man doing runner runs out of breath

Man doing runner runs out of breath

A man seen climbing a fence into a commercial property in Dunedin ended up running out of breath when pursued by police.

Dunedin roads plagued by crashes over weekend

A vehicle's bonnet coming loose, smashing its windscreen while being driven on Dunedin's Northern Motorway, was among a series of traffic incidents in the city at the weekend.

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‘More efficient’ system with parking enforcement tech

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‘More efficient’ system with parking enforcement tech

Parking officers in Dunedin could soon use vehicles fitted with cameras to help them enforce the rules.

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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’

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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’

A Dunedin councillor has hit back at suggestions the proposed $92.4 million Smooth Hill landfill should be dumped, labelling an alternative idea "offensive".

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Viability of landfill site questioned

The proposed Smooth Hill site looking north towards Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Viability of landfill site questioned

The developers of a new landfill in South Canterbury have questioned the viability of the Dunedin City Council building a $92.4 million facility at Smooth Hill.

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Vote to engage on flood-check options

An aerial view of South Dunedin. Photo: ODT files

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Vote to engage on flood-check options

There should be no giving up on South Dunedin as a viable place for people to live amid climate change, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.

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Flooding cost expected to reach $13 million

A contractor works in Reeves St, Roseneath, this week as part of an effort to improve resilience...

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Flooding cost expected to reach $13 million

Costs relating to October’s flooding are expected to add up to about $13 million for the Dunedin City Council.

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Protest warning over library rental plan

Otago Grey Power president Jo Millar is calling for transparency regarding the planned South...

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Protest warning over library rental plan

A protest march over the South Dunedin library could be held just before this year’s council elections if community groups are not shown more respect, an advocate has warned.

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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’

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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’

A video link showing two Dunedin City Council committee meetings was taken down for two days because of "potential legal concerns".

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$37.8 million for landfill fix

Remediation of a former landfill under Kettle Park in Dunedin could start in 2030-31. Geo-textile...

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$37.8 million for landfill fix

Dealing with threats to the environment from an old landfill on Dunedin’s coast could cost more than $10 million a year once work gets under way in earnest.

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South D benefits could offset costs

Planners and consultants have sought to work out how the increasing threat of flooding in South...

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South D benefits could offset costs

The cost of responding to the impact of climate change on South Dunedin may be billions of dollars over 75 years, but the benefits could also be worth billions.

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Superintendent Steve Greally, National Road Policing Manager, said the road toll thus far was ...

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.

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South D report highlights threats

South Dunedin Future programme manager Jonathan Rowe at the announcement of a GNS study into...

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South D report highlights threats

South Dunedin already has high exposure to a range of natural hazards and mitigation will have to be stepped up to enable the community to adapt, a report has found.

One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket

The crash happened in Hartstonge Ave, near the New World supermarket. Photo: GoogleMaps

One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket

A person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital after a crash between two vehicles in Mosgiel.

One dead in Cromwell crash

The injured pair were flown to Dunedin Hospital. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN (file)

One dead in Cromwell crash

One person has died in a crash involving a car and motorbike in Cromwell this morning.

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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin

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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin

The case for change in South Dunedin has been made and the ground has been prepared for thrashing out the best long-term response to increased risk from flooding, several councillors agree.

Climate change response could cost billions

South Dunedin was swamped during a major flood in 2015. Photo: ODT Files

City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report

Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.

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