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    A councillor has slammed the Otago Regional Council’s new office project’s multimillion-dollar cost overruns as unacceptable in a cost of living crisis as details emerge of asbestos being discovered.

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    An artist's impression of the $300 million hospital. Image: Roa

    Green light for $300 million Wānaka hospital

    A $300 million hospital planned for Wānaka with four operating theatres and a 24-hour emergency department has been given the green light.

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    Franklin presses on in Jacks Point

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    Medical centre closure marks end of an era

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    High flyer finds new ground

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    Big grocery gift’s huge ripple effect

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