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.
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Dunedin roads plagued by crashes over weekend
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
‘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
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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
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
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
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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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
A senior Dunedin councillor has taken city council staff to task for the way he claims they "misdirected" government money, but he was pulled up for the tone and wording of his speech.
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Climate change ‘adaptation futures’ set to be considered
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Climate change ‘adaptation futures’ set to be considered
Government money is behind some of the technical work aimed at helping South Dunedin adapt to climate change.
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
Aurora Energy appears set to provide dividends for the Dunedin City Council from 2027, ending a decade-long drought.