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Kāinga Ora units gain consent
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Kāinga Ora units gain consent
Consent has been granted for a new Kāinga Ora development in central Dunedin.
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McDonald’s confirmed for Green Island site
McDonald’s confirmed for Green Island site
The Golden Arches are coming to Green Island.
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Developer trying again on consents
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Developer trying again on consents
The developer behind a major housing proposal for Queenstown is having a second go at the consenting process, as the town’s housing crisis deepens.
St John response wait time ‘worrying’
St John response wait time ‘worrying’
A Lawrence woman is upset about a nine-hour wait for an ambulance to take her to Dunedin Hospital.
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Uni rocked by deficits, protests, resignation
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Uni rocked by deficits, protests, resignation
For good, or bad, these "newsmakers" were the people making headlines in 2023.
Authorities scupper Otago Harbour bike barge
Authorities scupper Otago Harbour bike barge
Port to Port’s plans to continue its bike barge across Otago Harbour have been sunk by Maritime New Zealand regulations.
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Wealthy Aucklanders eye prime Qtown land
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Wealthy Aucklanders eye prime Queenstown land
With wealthy Auckland investors driving demand in the area, a prime slice of Queenstown real estate valued at more than $20 million could be turned into 250 lots.
Reprieve for Caversham community restaurant
Reprieve for Caversham community restaurant
A popular community-minded restaurant does not have to worry about being bowled over, after its landlord nixed demolition plans.
Community-minded kitchen won't be bowled over
Community-minded kitchen won't be bowled over
A popular community-minded restaurant does not have to worry about being bowled over, after its landlord nixed demolition plans.
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Hospital steps up Covid measures
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Hospital steps up Covid measures
Another wave of Covid-19 has hit the region and workers in the medical ward at Dunedin Hospital are again wearing face masks and undergoing daily rapid antigen tests.
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Council ‘rode roughshod’ over cycleway consultation
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Council ‘rode roughshod’ over cycleway consultation
A Dunedin businessman is accusing the city council of riding "roughshod" over due process in a drive to build a new cycleway in the student quarter.
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Art lovers’ paradise coming to town
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Art lovers’ paradise coming to town
What was once a Sunday school building in Dunedin will soon host a different kind of congregation.
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Hotel owner’s housing inadequate
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Hotel owner’s housing inadequate
For good, or bad, these "newsmakers" were the people making headlines in 2023.
Orca sighting special occasion
Orca sighting special occasion
What started out as a normal Thursday stroll at Tunnel Beach quickly turned into something special when an orca was spotted.
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Last hurrah for organisers
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Last hurrah for organisers
It could be the last time New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a bang at Pounawea.
‘Plans upon plans’ for lavender farm
‘Plans upon plans’ for lavender farm
It was the scent of lavender that drew Paula Cosgrove away from tax advisory to the fields, and she wants to share it with everyone.
Cruise tourists given reminders of home
Cruise tourists given reminders of home
The cruise ship season keeps humming along, with several vessels docking at Port Chalmers over the past few days.
Rocks placed to prevent parking removed
Rocks placed to prevent parking removed
The mystery of moved rocks previously blocking a no-parking area next to Tunnel Beach Rd is troubling the Dunedin City Council.
Cruise sojourn in city ‘wonderful’
Cruise sojourn in city ‘wonderful’
Cruise ship passengers enjoyed their visit to Dunedin on Boxing Day, not bothered by the cool and wet weather.
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Busy Boxing Day for stores
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Busy Boxing Day for stores
Shoppers are returning on Boxing Day, with retailers reporting some of the biggest numbers for the day since Covid-19.