Stories by Ian Telfer
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Council alleges $1.5m vehicle fraud
The Dunedin City Council has laid a police complaint claiming 152 of its fleet vehicles were sold and the money pocketed. The council is alleging a $1.5 million fraud. Audio
Cautious welcome for Dunedin plan
Dunedin leaders are cautiously welcoming Labour's election package for the South Island city promising spending of at least a quarter of a billion dollars. Audio
New sinkhole appears at Esplanade
The Dunedin City Council admits someone could have been injured by a new sinkhole at the Esplanade in the suburb of St Clair. The hole is 3 metres long and 50cm deep.
Council wants to trial car-free Octagon
Dunedin's council is to consult the public about a trial closing of the city's centre - the Octagon - to cars. Opponents say it will kill what little retail is left in the area.
Air blowers proposed to break up smog
The Otago Regional Council is to investigate whether large air blowers could break up smog in some Central Otago towns like Alexandra.
DHB to close Dunedin physio pool
The Southern DHB plans to close Dunedin's physiotherapy pool to avoid a major upgrade. The heritage-listed building was the first in New Zealand purpose-built for rehabilitation.
Dunedin urged to catch up with uni
Dunedin's Chamber of Commerce says the rest of the city needs to lift its game to match the growth of Otago University.
DHB: crackdown won't affect care
The Southern district health board says a spending crackdown after a budget blowout of nearly $14 million won't compromise patient care or reduce its services. Audio
Neighbours to sheep shooting worried
Neighbours of a North Otago farm in Ngapara where nearly 200 sheep have been found shot say they also fear what will happen next. Audio
Tighter controls for Dunedin buildings
Tighter building controls proposed for Dunedin could affect up to a fifth of the city's houses, especially in low coastal areas. The rules and hazard maps are up for consultation. Audio
AgResearch confirms campus revamp
AgResearch is making only small changes to its controversial Future Footprint programme, after months of consultation with farmers and community leaders. Audio
Big upgrade for Dunedin cricket oval
Dunedin's premier cricket ground, the University Oval, is set to add lights and new grass banks after coming under pressure from the sport's officials and television broadcasters. Audio
Laid-off workers 'treated like cattle'
The union for some Otago workers laid off from a major timber company says they have been treated like cattle. Audio
UN probes ACC disability policies
Advocates for people disabled through an accident are celebrating a United Nations committee inquiring into their rights and access to justice under ACC. Audio
Bus system offered to Dunedin council
The Otago Regional Council wants to transfer the running of Dunedin's bus system to the city council.
Dunedin luxury hotel plan abandoned
The developers of a 27-storey luxury hotel on Dunedin's waterfront have dumped the plan, blaming the city council for holding up the project. The council rejects the accusation. Audio
Jail death result held until inquest
Authorities who investigated the death of an Otago prisoner say they will not reveal what they found until a coroner's inquest has been held. Audio