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Southern mayors calling for 3 Waters rethink
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Southern mayors calling for 3 Waters rethink
Several southern mayors are calling for incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins to rethink Three Waters.
Grant Miller
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Pool use projected to increase 67%
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Pool use projected to increase 67%
Weekly usage of the Mosgiel Pool could climb by more than 67% once the new aquatic centre opens, compared with the previous facility, documentation for the redevelopment project suggests.
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Beach erosion moves south
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Beach erosion moves south
New groynes at a beach on the Otago Peninsula appear to be making erosion worse for properties nearby and residents say action may need to be stepped up.
New groynes at Otago Peninsula beach causing erosion
New groynes at Otago Peninsula beach causing erosion
New groynes at a beach on the Otago Peninsula appear to be making erosion worse for properties nearby and residents say action may need to be stepped up.
A piece of local history surfaces under roadworks
A piece of local history surfaces under roadworks
A bluestone driveway dating back to the 19th century was uncovered by contractors working in Great King St, Dunedin, this week.
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Hospital shrinks but 'no cuts', says Little
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Hospital shrinks but 'no cuts', says Little
Health Minister Andrew Little has countered criticism about trimmed plans for the new Dunedin hospital by insisting "there are no cuts".
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Passenger trains between port and city planned
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Passenger trains between port and city planned
KiwiRail says it is working with Dunedin Railways to establish an agreed timetable that will enable the Dunedin company to have access to the tracks to Port Chalmers without disrupting freight.
Crews called to hay baler fire
Crews called to hay baler fire
A hay baler caught fire between Clinton and Balclutha this evening.
Mosgiel water use restricted, Dunedin told to help out
Mosgiel water use restricted, Dunedin told to help out
Water restrictions have begun in Mosgiel to curb high demand in hot summer conditions.
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Fluoride may be required in 8 supplies
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Fluoride may be required in 8 supplies
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been given a strong signal it may be required to fluoridate up to eight drinking water supplies, at a potential cost extending to millions of dollars.
Father who died trying to save son named
Father who died trying to save son named
The father who drowned trying to rescue his son in Lake Wakatipu has been named as Linkin Kisling (48), also known as Leroy Kaaho.
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Port Chalmers tour train depends on KiwiRail
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Port Chalmers tour train depends on KiwiRail
Otago tourism train rides could run to Port Chalmers by next summer if Port Otago gets its way and KiwiRail grants access.
Two-week road closure in Andersons Bay
Two-week road closure in Andersons Bay
A street in Andersons Bay will be closed for two weeks to allow removal of a tree and loose rock.
Forecast: balmy down south, barmy up north
Forecast: balmy down south, barmy up north
As North Island residents brace for more heavy rain and gales, southerners can expect warm, fine weather for much of the week.
Neutrality on Tarras airport affirmed
Neutrality on Tarras airport affirmed
Executives proposing an airport in Central Otago ran something of a charm offensive, documentation appears to show.
Prisoner transferred after Boxing Day attack on guard
Prisoner transferred after Boxing Day attack on guard
An Otago prisoner is being transferred to Auckland Prison’s maximum-security wing after an assault on a prison officer, the Corrections Department has confirmed.
Boxing Day assault on prison officer results in transfer
Boxing Day assault on prison officer results in transfer
An Otago prisoner is being transferred to Auckland Prison's maximum-security wing after an assault on a prison officer, the Corrections Department has confirmed.
Boxing Day assault on prison officer results in transfer
Boxing Day assault on prison officer results in transfer
An Otago prisoner is being transferred to Auckland Prison's maximum-security wing after an assault on a prison officer, the Corrections Department has confirmed.
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Setting a new direction for council
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Setting a new direction for council
When it was plain Jules Radich would be Dunedin’s next mayor, he made a couple of unsurprising, but telling, observations.
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Leaving library services on a positive note
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Leaving library services on a positive note
Dunedin’s director of library services is standing down after 21 years of leading one of the city’s key facilities. Bernie Hawke talks to reporter Grant Miller about books, technology and the...