Ruby Shaw

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Business case flawed: Brooking

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Business case flawed: Brooking

The release of a "flawed" business case means more information is needed before Labour decides whether it would dump the planned Waikato Medical School, a Dunedin MP says.

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Call out for community candidates

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Call out for community candidates

As nominations for Dunedin’s community boards track below last election’s, local leaders are encouraging people to put their hands up to represent their community.

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Candidate keen to inject a little silliness

King of the Silly Hat Party and Dunedin mayoral candidate Flynn "Nisvett" Nisbett, hopes to join...

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Candidate keen to inject a little silliness

Flynn Nisbett hopes to bring some warmth to the Dunedin City Council table.

New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato. File photo

New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims

Nearly $2b could be saved by 2042 if a new medical school to train rural doctors is created in Hamilton, the detailed business case for the project says, but critics are concerned they aren't getting the full picture.

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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’

Dunedin climate activist Bruce Mahalski was trespassed from Dunedin Airport for two years after...

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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’

A two-year ban from Dunedin Airport for holding up a small sign is "disproportionate", a climate activist says.

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

The first two properties are on the market as part of Roger Fewtrell’s goal to provide houses for...

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

Houses with a $100,000 incentive for first-home buyers have arrived on the market as a Dunedin businessman’s philanthropic endeavour starts bearing fruit.

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

An aerial view of South Dunedin. Photo: ODT files

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

Long-term solutions for South Dunedin’s flood-affected residents could face trouble if "political cycles" get in the way of implementation, a community leader says.

Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club

Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club

A youth who allegedly stole cash, speakers, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.

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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic

A truck crossing the Ward St overbridge in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic

A government proposal to direct traffic around Dunedin’s central city could be hampered by an inadequate overbridge, city councillors say.

Bowling club, shop targeted by youths: police

Bowling club, shop targeted by youths: police

A youth who stole cash, a speaker, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club, police say.

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Impact of heritage listing decisions felt

Vaughn Malkin feels vindicated after his Michie St home in Belleknowes was not heritage listed by...

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Impact of heritage listing decisions felt

A Dunedin homeowner says he is "vindicated" after successfully challenging his house being heritage listed.

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Councillors opposed to plan to remove wellbeing provisions

"I’m a little bit tired of the business as usual ... vibe" — Mandy Mayhem. Photo: supplied

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Councillors opposed to plan to remove wellbeing provisions

Undemocratic, dictatorial and an attack — a government plan for councils to refocus on core services has hit a flat note with Dunedin representatives.

Local govt nominations ahead of last election at 20

Dunedin's council hopefuls are slightly quicker off the mark this election, as the nomination period for local government elections ticks over halfway.

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Govt policy won’t stop plan hearings

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

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Govt policy won’t stop plan hearings

An ongoing update to Dunedin’s district plan is unlikely to be caught up in the government’s plan-stop policy, the council says.

Removal of churches from protected list decried

Southern Heritage Trust member and council candidate Jo Galer outside the former Andersons Bay...

Removal of churches from protected list decried

Dunedin is "sleepwalking" into a heritage desert, an advocate says.

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Fire station demo not a done deal: Fenz

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Fire station demo not a done deal: Fenz

Leaving Lookout Point’s brick fire station off a council list of protected heritage buildings does not mean demolition is imminent, fire officials say.

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Student’s book shares Māori culture in daily life

Otago Girl’s High School student Ella Moses, 17, shows off a copy of her book, developed by her...

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Student’s book shares Māori culture in daily life

An Ōtepoti high school student and businesswoman says the success of her new book will be measured not in dollars, but in the impact it has for children seeking to embracing their culture.

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Reaction to plan change halt mixed

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Reaction to plan change halt mixed

Dunedin residents’ concerns about multi-unit development have been caught up in sweeping halts to plan changes, leaving one city councillor "extremely unhappy".

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.

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