Moderate injuries in Three Mile Hill crash
Moderate injuries in Three Mile Hill crash
One person with moderate injuries has been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a crash in North Taieri.
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Woman killed in Southland crash named
Woman killed in Southland crash named
Police have released the name of a woman who died after a crash in Southland last month.
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Speed limit plan to focus on child safety
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Speed limit plan to focus on child safety
Lower speed limits in Dunedin will help to create a safer environment for children to walk and bike to school, advocates for change say.
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Council to discuss appropriate traffic speeds
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Council to discuss appropriate traffic speeds
Lower speed limits proposed around schools have attracted broad support in Dunedin, but consensus about what should happen in other parts of the city is not as clear.
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Benefits, risks seen in Lake Onslow scheme
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Benefits, risks seen in Lake Onslow scheme
A multibillion-dollar Lake Onslow power scheme might bring both considerable benefits and significant challenges to Central Otago if it ends up being approved, community leaders say.
Resolution found in boat/house dispute
Resolution found in boat/house dispute
Creation of an Aramoana ark can continue after an end to officialdom raining down on the project, the man building the structure says.
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Hospital ‘incredibly important project’: Hipkins
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Hospital ‘incredibly important project’: Hipkins
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is confident the new Dunedin hospital will be a fine facility.
Resolution found in boat/house dispute
Resolution found in boat/house dispute
Creation of an Aramoana ark can continue after an end to officialdom raining down on the project, the man building the structure says.
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New player in ratepayer associations
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New player in ratepayer associations
The ever-changing landscape for Dunedin ratepayer groups has shifted again.
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Move to ease speed focus welcomed
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Move to ease speed focus welcomed
The Government’s move to ease off on reducing speed limits on state highways has been praised by a motoring advocate.
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Faith in trains spurs new push for park
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Faith in trains spurs new push for park
Fresh impetus could be brought to developing a Strath Taieri heritage park amid renewed confidence trains will help bring more people to the area.
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Hospital rebuild: Pick fights carefully, says Cadogan
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Hospital rebuild: Pick fights carefully, says Cadogan
The fight to build a satisfactory hospital in Dunedin may need to move on to territory where battles can be won, Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says.
Rail heritage could benefit town
Rail heritage could benefit town
Making the most of rail heritage in Middlemarch and fostering a destination experience could help the town to thrive, Dunedin city councillors have been told.
Flood avoidance plan still under way: DCC
Flood avoidance plan still under way: DCC
A co-ordinated plan to reduce Strath Taieri’s vulnerability to flooding is being worked on, community board members have been assured.
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Council emails reveal quarrel over hospital cuts
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Council emails reveal quarrel over hospital cuts
A campaign to stop Dunedin’s planned new hospital from being shrunk had messy origins, including a few barbs between city councillors, correspondence shows.
Coastal walking trail could be city asset
Coastal walking trail could be city asset
A clearly signposted coastal walking trail could be an attractive asset for the Otago Peninsula if a small upgrade is pursued, the Dunedin City Council has been told.
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Groyne bid was worth a try: Radich
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Groyne bid was worth a try: Radich
A bid to reinstate a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin without obtaining a resource consent was worth a try, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.
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Inland port options explored to help traffic network
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Inland port options explored to help traffic network
Options for transferring logs and containers from trucks on to rail services near Dunedin are being explored, amid renewed calls for development of an inland port.
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Resource consent for groynes could cost $250k
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Resource consent for groynes could cost $250k
An attempt to get a groyne reinstated at St Clair Beach in Dunedin at minimal cost has been dealt a blow.
DCC still undecided on role of mayoral traditions
DCC still undecided on role of mayoral traditions
Dunedin councillors agree tradition in recognising the service of former mayors is important, but have yet to settle on exactly how.