Grant Miller

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

The council-owned Dunedin Railways intends to continue with both a service using the Taieri Gorge...

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

Wanting to take an active role in the future of Dunedin train services and the Taieri Gorge line...

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

The old Seacliff Asylum. Photo: Supplied via Te Papa

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

A 2011 aerial image of Middlemarch, which has recently had an 18% drop in Dunedin City Council...

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

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

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.

Ministry lays out preferred roading plans

The latest concept design image for the new Dunedin Hospital buildings, supplied by the...

Ministry lays out preferred roading plans

Removing car parks and bus stops, shifting cycle lanes and introducing 30kmh speed limits may be needed for the streets around the new Dunedin Hospital while it is being built.

Dunedin firm's sights on grocery push

Dunedin firm's sights on grocery push

A Dunedin firm is poised to take on the big supermarket chains if they are forced to compete on a level playing field.

Strategy more than jobs

Strategy more than jobs

Dunedin's next economic development strategy will focus on more than just jobs and money, councillors say.

Polystyrene recycling service operating at near capacity

Polystyrene recycling service operating at near capacity

The polystyrene recycling service in Dunedin is almost too popular.

Restrictions stall stadium hotel development planning

Restrictions stall stadium hotel development planning

Travel restrictions have been a hindrance to progress on narrowing down options for a hotel development at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Proposed landfill attracting birds near airport identified as risk

Police met the student at Dunedin Airport yesterday. Photo: Wikipedia (file)

Proposed landfill attracting birds near airport identified as risk

A proposal to start a landfill near Dunedin Airport could hit turbulence unless there is a vigilant system to prevent bird strike.

Out with the old, in with the young: flats farewelled

All Saints' Anglican Church North Dunedin vicar the Rev Canon Michael Wallace blesses the place...

Out with the old, in with the young: flats farewelled

Flats that used to house elderly people in North Dunedin have been farewelled, ahead of demolition and a new purpose for the site.

Milestone birthday calls forth a century of memories

Reg Brown celebrated his 100th birthday at Brooklands Retirement Village and Rest Home in Mosgiel...

Milestone birthday calls forth a century of memories

Reg Brown has built an oil refinery, slept in barns and farmed sheep and cattle.

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