Electric bus trial strikes early snag
Dunedin trial of electric bus strikes an early snag
A breakdown was not an ideal start to a trial of an electric bus in Dunedin.
Grant Miller
Driver escapes after electricity cut to box
Driver escapes after electricity cut to box
A worker up a power pole for contracting firm Delta shuts off electricity after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Midland and Timaru Sts, in South Dunedin, yesterday.
Contractor called after car crashes into electrical box
Contractor called after car crashes into electrical box
An electrical junction box was hit in a car crash in South Dunedin this afternoon and a contractor was called in to enable a motorist to get out safely.
One-way George St wins vote
One-way George St wins vote
A welcoming, pedestrian-friendly main shopping street for Dunedin is ‘‘finally imminent’’, Mayor Aaron Hawkins says.
Future of George St: Councillors vote for one-way traffic
Future of George St: Councillors vote for one-way traffic
Dunedin councillors have voted for one-way traffic in Dunedin's main shopping street, George St.
More use soon of faith space
More use soon of faith space
The Dunedin city library’s spiritual and prayer space had only just had its official opening when the doors were closed because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Council water reform discontent
Council water reform discontent
Planned regional water entities may be too large and powerful and contentious water reforms may need a reset to get them back on track, Dunedin councillors may tell the Government.
Plan to revitalise city centre
Plan to revitalise city centre
A makeover of Dunedin’s main shopping street is not the only crucial element in creating a compelling destination, a draft report for the city council states.
Delay of promised pay ‘cruel’ - union
Delay of promised pay ‘cruel’ - union
Dozens of Otago bus drivers continue to wonder where their long-promised living wage is and they have rallied to protest against the hold-up in receiving it.
One and two-way options for new look George St
One and two-way options for new look George St
More space for pedestrians, play equipment, street furniture and bike parks could be favoured in a new-look George St, Dunedin.
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
Three earthquake-prone buildings in South Dunedin, including the old fire-damaged Wolfenden and Russell shop, are set to make way for a modern retail development and office space.
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
The high school pupil who left Auckland in Alert Level 4 to get to Dunedin is understood to be a rugby player who arrived just ahead of a big game.
Pupil’s return to OBHS queried
Pupil’s return to OBHS queried
Authorities are investigating how a high school pupil left locked-down Auckland and was allowed to stay a night at a Dunedin hostel, then turn up for class.
Gathering thoughts on water a struggle
Gathering thoughts on water a struggle
A meandering discussion about reform of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater did at least finish decisively for Dunedin’s elected members.
DCC seeks assurance over water reform
DCC seeks assurance over water reform
Bureaucrats outside Dunedin must not hold sway on how and where the city grows, the Dunedin City Council is poised to tell the Government.
E-bus testing on Dunedin’s tricky terrain
E-bus testing on Dunedin’s tricky terrain
An electric bus will be tested on Dunedin’s terrain and could herald the introduction of an electric fleet.
Changes depend on Auckland
Changes depend on Auckland
Hopes of an imminent return to Covid-19 Alert Level 1 in the South have been dashed after the Government revealed it was wary of easing up on precautions while Auckland remained in lockdown.
Bus use up in Dunedin, down in Q’town
Bus use up in Dunedin, down in Q’town
More people are getting on buses in Dunedin than did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Provocative’ Covid posts ‘unhelpful’
‘Provocative’ Covid posts ‘unhelpful’
Material shared by a Dunedin councillor about Covid-19 vaccines is ‘‘pure conspiracy theory’’ and an alternative remedy he explored is potentially harmful or useless, an Otago immunologist says.
Lifeline offered to keep hall open
Lifeline offered to keep hall open
The Edgar family has offered a $50,000 lifeline to keep the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame open in Dunedin while discussions about its long-term future continue.