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Transport plans now threatened

Transport plans now threatened

An airport bus connecting Dunedin and Balclutha could yet get a green light despite a $9million shortfall causing the Otago Regional Council to put the brakes on public transport trials across Otago.

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Sea lions crash surf school

A pair of sea lions learning to surf with one of the Esplanade Surf School’s teaching boards...

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Sea lions crash surf school

A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.

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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal

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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal

The government has ignored a proposal to produce more doctors in Otago and Auckland and is "bulldozing" ahead with plans for a third medical school in Waikato, a Green Party MP says.

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Coming from the deep

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Coming from the deep

The 62m-long Antarctic Aurora deepwater longline fishing vessel cruises through Otago Harbour yesterday.

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Heritage protection concerns expressed

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Heritage protection concerns expressed

A Dunedin heritage advocate is worried newly-introduced council protections for heritage buildings are not yet matched by an overall vision for the city.

Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates

Dunedin businessman Matthew Davey, along with a group of investors, has taken a five-year licence...

Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates

A Dunedin ticketing company placed into liquidation has left creditors nearly $10 million out of pocket.

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No new member for ORC

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No new member for ORC

The Otago Regional Council will not replace Cr Bryan Scott, who resigned to protest government intervention.

That sinking feeling

Contractors work at the bottom of Macandrew Bay School Rd this week.

Future of new piles uncertain

New piles arrive at the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatient building site. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Future of new piles uncertain

New piles arrived on the new Dunedin hospital site yesterday, despite the government saying it might not even build a hospital there.

Small signs economy looking up

Small signs economy looking up

A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.

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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’

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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’

Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has apologised to all staff for her behaviour.

OUSA prioritises safety upgrade

The Clubs and Societies building is covered in scaffolding while earthquake strengthening is...

OUSA prioritises safety upgrade

The Otago University Students’ Association is prioritising student safety by spending $1.5 million to earthquake strengthen its "flagship building".

Report private while ‘next steps’ considered

A photo taken in November last year shows a rat (and its reflection) in the now rebranded...

Report private while ‘next steps’ considered

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into a South Dunedin supermarket overrun by rats earlier this year has now been completed — but the ministry will not yet release its report...

Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands

Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands

A small piece of life in Antarctica and the International Space Station will be taken to the Cook Islands next week as part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2024 Science Expo.

Building on the rise

Building on the rise

A large crane towers over the Dunedin city centre as construction of the new Mataukareao building continues in Great King St.

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

Garments by 16 fashion and design students at Otago Polytechnic were being captured on video this...

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.

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Council chief's language slammed

Cr Mandy Mayhem has spoken out against the words of Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy...

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Council chief's language slammed

Some councillors may not have dared speak up after revelations the DCC's chief executive was in the habit of insulting them, but Cr Mandy Mayhem was one who did.

Painting the town

What was once a dull, grey concrete wall in Stafford St is now a colourful montage of artistic graffiti, after more than 30 artists put their mark on it as part of the Ōtepoti Hip-Hop...

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

Dunedin shoppers wearing masks in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

After angry mobs took to the streets overseas to protest perceived dangers of wearing masks during the Covid pandemic, University of Otago researchers decided to put their theories to the test.

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Car dealer Andrew Simms. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Damage from a council chief executive flinging insults could be "far-reaching" for Dunedin, undermining its elected representatives, a prominent businessman says.

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