Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
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'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence
A Christchurch mum of four who claims kleptomania is behind a string of thefts that led to her children being taken away has been told her crimes show she has no regard for them.
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections
Voting numbers so far for this month's local body elections are significantly higher than what they were in the lead up to the last elections.
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality
Circumstances that were "all too familiar" led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō - an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who'd consumed alcohol and drugs, and got behind the wheel.
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six hurt in two-vehicle crash
Six people were taken to hospital after a crash on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty last night.
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Two dead in attack at UK synagogue
Two dead in attack at UK synagogue
Two people were killed in Manchester when a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur.
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
The uncle of an 8-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Invercargill has discovered the killer may be living in his community.
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Family’s decision to leave South Dunedin ‘no-brainer’
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Family’s decision to leave South Dunedin ‘no-brainer’
It was a "no-brainer" to leave South Dunedin, due to the ongoing flood risk, for her family’s safety and security, says a former resident.
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Works set to aid flood resilience
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Works set to aid flood resilience
A year on from last October’s floods, almost 40 Dunedin properties still sit damaged, costs are nearing $40 million and Dunedin’s mayor says if the same thing happened tomorrow, the city would fare...
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Wallaby eradication project launched
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Wallaby eradication project launched
Dogs, drones and trail cameras have been given the task of cleansing Dunedin of the infamous — and imported — wallabies.
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Board won't say when Columba principal returning
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Board won't say when Columba principal returning
The principal of a Dunedin secondary school has been on leave since July and will not be returning for term 4.
Skies across the South Island awash with aurora display
Skies across the South Island awash with aurora display
Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights across the South Island on Wednesday night.
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
A major symposium in Dunedin on cancer research features two guest speakers who have been on the frontline of health’s information wars.
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
A University of Otago oncology professor says the government cancer treatment targets have become "meaningless" and need to be rewritten.
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
Michelin star chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two from two Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturers.
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
A Dunedin artist has realised a longtime goal by opening a gallery and studio in the area in which she grew up.
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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly
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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly
In an era of climate change, habitat destruction and species decline, world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall managed to find a balance between being realistic about what she was up against,...
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Jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers
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Jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers
A Dunedin man has been locked up after threatening to rob a local bank and stab workers there.
Anti-sex violence scheme boost
Anti-sex violence scheme boost
A sexual violence prevention programme is receiving $450,000 of funding from the Otago Community Trust.