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DunedinJuly 23

Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction

The council has been criticised for dropping the speed limit along a coastal Dunedin road, a move one local says will drive bad decision-making by motorists.
Ruby Shaw
    Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction
    Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Dog attack results in menacing classification

    A dog who bit a Dunedin woman in her own backyard will remain classified as menacing despite the owner’s belief authorities got the wrong animal.
    Felicity Dear
    Dog attack results in menacing classification
    Dog attack results in menacing classification
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Historic house makes way for carpark

    Since the 105-year-old Edmund Anscombe-designed home was demolished earlier this year, signs have gone up on the Stuart St site labelling it as a new carpark.
    John Lewis
    Historic house makes way for carpark
    Historic house makes way for carpark
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Macraes mine pours six millionth ounce of gold

    OceanaGold is celebrating “one of the most significant milestones in New Zealand mining history” — its six millionth ounce of gold at Macraes, near Dunedin.
    Tim Scott
    Macraes mine pours six millionth ounce of gold
    Macraes mine pours six millionth ounce of gold
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    DunedinJuly 23

    First of its kind historical teaching space demolished

    Dunedin’s first set of model primary classrooms have been demolished, but the spirit of the programme is still well and truly alive.
    Laine Priestley
    First of its kind historical teaching space demolished
    First of its kind historical teaching space demolished
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Call to revive physio pool

    A man leading the charge to revive the popular Dunedin physiotherapy pool says he has been waiting for two years to hear from Health New Zealand about his proposal.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Call to revive physio pool
    Call to revive physio pool
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Aramoana survivor welcomes Dunedin’s newest police officer to the force

    Having a “strong and tough” Aramoana survivor as his patron is an honour for Dunedin’s newest police officer.
    Laine Priestley
    Aramoana survivor welcomes Dunedin’s newest police officer to the force
    Aramoana survivor welcomes Dunedin’s newest police officer to the force
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    DunedinJuly 23

    South Otago council proposes carve-up of Dunedin’s outlying areas

    A sizeable chunk of Dunedin could be merged with Otago’s rural district councils, if a local amalgamation proposal goes ahead.
    Matthew Littlewood
    South Otago council proposes carve-up of Dunedin’s outlying areas
    South Otago council proposes carve-up of Dunedin’s outlying areas
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Ridgeburn fast-track application temporarily withdrawn

    Legal counsel for the Ridgeburn development has withdrawn its application for fast-track approval, after it was deemed “not ready for the fast-track expert panel” this week.
    John Lewis
    Ridgeburn fast-track application temporarily withdrawn
    Ridgeburn fast-track application temporarily withdrawn
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role

    Lee Vandervis has accused Dunedin’s mayor of “poor judgment” after he was passed over for the council’s infrastructure portfolio, a position the councillor has previously declined.
    Ruby Shaw
    Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role
    Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role
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    DunedinJuly 23

    ‘I could have gone homeless’ — Dunedin student’s scholarship terminated by Oman government

    A transgender student who had her scholarship to study in Dunedin terminated by the Oman government says she could face the death penalty if she ever returned home.
    Tim Scott
    ‘I could have gone homeless’ — Dunedin student’s scholarship terminated by Oman government
    ‘I could have gone homeless’ — Dunedin student’s scholarship terminated by Oman government
    DunedinJuly 23

    Show looks to fashion’s past

    Anyone attending the iD Dunedin Fashion Charitable Trust’s next fundraising event will agree with Yves Saint Laurent: Fashions fade, style is eternal.
    John Lewis
    Show looks to fashion’s past
    Show looks to fashion’s past
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    DunedinJuly 23

    Dunedin student faces death threat if forced home

    A transgender student who had her scholarship to study in Dunedin terminated by the Oman government says she could face the death penalty if she ever returned home.
    Tim Scott
    Dunedin student faces death threat if forced home
    Dunedin student faces death threat if forced home
    DunedinJuly 23

    Range Rover runs (over) red light in central Dunedin

    There’s running the red — and then there’s running right over it in your late-model Range Rover.
    Range Rover runs (over) red light in central Dunedin
    Range Rover runs (over) red light in central Dunedin
    DunedinJuly 23

    Victim seriously hurt in Octagon assault

    Police are hunting a man over an Octagon assault which left the victim with serious injuries.
    Victim seriously hurt in Octagon assault
    Victim seriously hurt in Octagon assault
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse

    Dunedin is bracing itself for the day the sun goes out for a few minutes, with thousands expected to view the phenomenon.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse
    Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals

    Dunedin councillors unambitious in the fight against climate change were advised to let the “eyes of future generations bore into your skull”.
    Ruby Shaw
    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall

    Students at a University of Otago college have been asked to self-isolate after a major influenza outbreak.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall
    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall
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    DunedinJuly 22

    One Ong idea falls flat, another pitch passes

    A pitch by Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong about how international medical specialists might be attracted to the city failed before it had even begun.
    Grant Miller
    One Ong idea falls flat, another pitch passes
    One Ong idea falls flat, another pitch passes
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Black cat spotted at albatross colony

    “Concerning” images of a black cat near a nest at Dunedin’s Northern Royal Albatross colony have emerged.
    Felicity Dear
    Black cat spotted at albatross colony
    Black cat spotted at albatross colony
    DunedinJuly 22

    New website investment in ODT’s future

    Allied Media has launched its new-look ODT.co.nz website today.
    New website investment in ODT’s future
    New website investment in ODT’s future
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed

    Dunedin councillors have been warned against taking their “foot off of the pedal” as they revamp the city’s climate change targets.
    Ruby Shaw
    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed
    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago

    In an unusual situation, high-paid actors are being sidelined in favour of average Joe and Jane Bloggs for a new production to be filmed in Otago.
    John Lewis
    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago
    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Expo providing pathways to the future

    While many were looking for advice on future careers and job opportunities, Xavier Liddell was looking at going camping.
    John Lewis
    Expo providing pathways to the future
    Expo providing pathways to the future
    DunedinJuly 22

    Retiring police dog passes on the vest

    The new police dog on the block has some large paw-prints to fill.
    Laine Priestley
    Retiring police dog passes on the vest
    Retiring police dog passes on the vest
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    DunedinJuly 22

    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee

    The government is riding roughshod over parliamentary process and public opinion to weaken environmental protection, Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking says.
    Mary Williams
    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee
    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee
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    DunedinJuly 22

    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged

    Dunedin Area Citizens Association deputy chairman Tony Cummings speaks to the group’s petition calling for engineering action in South Dunedin, lodged at yesterday’s Dunedin City Council meeting.
    Ruby Shaw
    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
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    DunedinJuly 22

    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report

    Without Port Otago, a financial hole worth more than $150 million could be created in the Otago economy within a year, a report says.
    Tim Scott
    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report
    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report