Train trips to get rolling from today
Train trips to get rolling from today
One train trip had to be cancelled, but summer services are due to start in Dunedin today.
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Coastline retreat favoured
Coastline retreat favoured
Some retreat from Dunedin’s coastline is emerging as a favoured long-term approach for managing the beach between St Clair and St Kilda.
Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff
Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff
The way victims of a horrific fire at the former Seacliff psychiatric hospital should be acknowledged has yet to be determined, but there are plans to give visitors to the site much more context...
Comment: Mayor criticised from all parts of political spectrum
Comment: Mayor criticised from all parts of political spectrum
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is vulnerable if he is copping flak left, right and centre.
Hawkins under pressure from all sides
Hawkins under pressure from all sides
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins has copped a stinging attack from within his own council and more criticism from the chairman of another.
Mayor keen on some free bus fares
Mayor keen on some free bus fares
The Government should fund the cost of enabling some bus passengers to travel free of charge, Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins says.
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
The more work that is done now on Dunedin’s water and wastewater infrastructure, the better, city councillor Jim O’Malley says.
Raising of DCC debt ceiling sparks debate about value
Raising of DCC debt ceiling sparks debate about value
The Dunedin City Council’s appetite for debt has been both derided as reckless and defended as necessary for much-needed investment.
Accusations flow in Three Waters response
Accusations flow in Three Waters response
Dunedin's councillors wanted the Government to know how disappointed they were the Three Waters reform was happening by force, but their communication of the point turned into a shemozzle.
Gorge line stays: Councillors keep faith with Dunedin Railways
Gorge line stays: Councillors keep faith with Dunedin Railways
Any development of a cycle trail to replace the Taieri Gorge railway line won't happen before mid-2024.
Forbury Park decision imminent
Forbury Park decision imminent
The future of Dunedin’s former racing venue, Forbury Park, could become clearer soon.
Train trust makes pitch to take railway reins
Train trust makes pitch to take railway reins
The group behind saving the Taieri Gorge line wants to run Dunedin rail services and preserve the link to Middlemarch.
History of asylum may be a feature
History of asylum may be a feature
The presentation of the former Seacliff asylum’s history could become a more prominent feature at the Truby King Reserve north of Dunedin in coming years.
Kainga Ora projects set to be completed in mid-2022
Kainga Ora projects set to be completed in mid-2022
A series of Kainga Ora housing projects in the Dunedin area are scheduled to be completed by the middle of next year.
One flown to hospital after crash near Arrowtown
One flown to hospital after crash near Arrowtown
One person has been flown to hospital after a car crashed into a stream near Arrowtown.
Project difficulties revealed
Project difficulties revealed
A programme to help South Dunedin adapt to climate change has been described as a directionless muddle, struggling for momentum and coherence.
Middlemarch masonry collapse quake risks noted
Middlemarch masonry collapse quake risks noted
Three streets in Middlemarch have been identified as possible problem sites in an earthquake.
Council set to hoist borrowing past $1 billion mark
Council set to hoist borrowing past $1 billion mark
The Dunedin City Council appears set to increase the amount of money it and its companies can borrow to $1.2 billion.
Unease, hope about travel date
Unease, hope about travel date
The South Island is vulnerable to Covid-19 outbreaks when Aucklanders are released from their regional travel ban, public health specialists say.
Highway reseal set to be done in one go
Highway reseal set to be done in one go
Resealing 8km of state highway northwest of Outram will almost certainly go ahead in one hit early next year, affecting traffic for up to four days.