More needs to be done, groups say
More needs to be done, groups say
Declining abortion rates are being welcomed by various groups and organisations throughout New Zealand, but many say more must be done to address issues of concern.
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Southern Motorway police operation netting speedsters
Southern Motorway police operation netting speedsters
Dunedin police are targeting speeding motorists in their latest operation, which has already resulted in a Taieri Mouth teenager being arrested and charged with illegal street racing.
Renewal of facade near completion
Renewal of facade near completion
The finish line is in sight for restorers of the former Canton Restaurant building in Princes St, which is being restored to its former glory as the Standard Insurance Company, built in 1875.
Potential Hillside buyers considered
Potential Hillside buyers considered
Kiwirail is considering expressions of interest for the purchase of Dunedin's Hillside Workshops.
$8000 to fix barrier
$8000 to fix barrier
A road barrier damaged by a runaway logging truck trailer on State Highway 88 at Blanket Bay has been repaired at a cost of about $8000.
Holiday pool closure at Moana not popular with parents
Holiday pool closure at Moana not popular with parents
Irate parents are challenging the Dunedin City Council's decision to close a popular children's facility at Moana Pool during the July school holiday.
Trailer mishap inquiry
Trailer mishap inquiry
Dunedin Carrying Company Ltd is conducting its own investigation to determine how and why the trailer of a logging truck disconnected on State Highway 88 at Blanket Bay.
Logging truck driver could face charges
Logging truck driver could face charges
A Dunedin logging truck driver could face charges after the trailer of a loaded truck he was driving became disconnected and ploughed through a barrier on State Highway 88, down a bank and into Blanket Bay.
Reaching children through toys
Reaching children through toys
Dunedin toddler Noah Fitiao-Cross seemed unconcerned by his trip to hospital on Saturday, and even donned a stethoscope while in the examination room.
Savings as plant powered with otherwise wasted gas
Savings as plant powered with otherwise wasted gas
A $2.2 million project to power the Green Island Wastewater Treatment Plant using otherwise wasted gas will save the Dunedin City Council about $350,000 each year.
South not using covert method
South not using covert method
Southern district police are not following the example of officers elsewhere in New Zealand by using rented campervans in the battle against drink-driving.
Transport projects tweaked after input
Transport projects tweaked after input
Some minor tweaking by the Otago Regional Transport Committee on the region's next three-year land transport programme has resulted from public submissions.
Six-year plan projected
Six-year plan projected
Improvements to public transport in Otago will be considered in the development of a six-year regional public transport plan.
Having more in reserve
Having more in reserve
Being a member of New Zealand's reserve force provides the best of both worlds, Second Lieutenant William Sams, of Dunedin, says.
Consumer will pay: couriers
Consumer will pay: couriers
Proposed changes to New Zealand's road user charges (RUC) system will increase consumer costs in the courier service industry, opponents say.
No decision yet on reserve force battalions' merger
No decision yet on reserve force battalions' merger
Final consultation is under way on a proposal to merge reserve force battalions, which could result in up to 600 reserve positions being lost as a cost-saving initiative.
Birthday boy just glad to be alive
Birthday boy just glad to be alive
Kane Harvey's family almost spent yesterday mourning the teenager's death instead of celebrating his 15th birthday.
Dog trainer out to get jump on Aussies
Dog trainer out to get jump on Aussies
Any chance to beat the Australians is worth a bash for Warrington dog agility trainer Louise Marsh.
More births in Otago
More births in Otago
Dunedin and the wider Otago region are bucking a national trend of falling birth rates.
If not for mate, 'we would be dead'
If not for mate, 'we would be dead'
A few minutes made the difference of a lifetime for David Moses and his stepson Kane Harvey (14), of Dunedin.