New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’
An Auckland woman who has moved to Dunedin is making it her mission to tell people how lucky they are to live here.
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.
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Blind pensioner in court over crowbar attack
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Blind pensioner avoids conviction for crowbar attack on neighbour
A legally blind pensioner has avoided any punishment for attacking his rowdy neighbour with a crowbar.
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Studying conspiracy theories
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Studying conspiracy theories
Some conspiracy theorists recommend we only go out in public with aluminium-foil hats on — to protect our brains from being scanned.
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
The elderly are paying the price for people’s complacency towards Covid-19, a Dunedin aged-care advocate says.
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
Lack of detail about a $23 million upgrade of the Dunedin City Council headquarters has left some councillors frustrated.
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
Forget places with hot and steamy climates.
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Chambers work not finalised
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Chambers work not finalised
The Dunedin City Council has yet to nail down precisely what will be required for seismic strengthening of the Municipal Chambers.
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Second player in sex-video scandal
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'Completely unacceptable': Second player in sex-video scandal
A second player from a Green Island rugby team has admitted to secretly filming a half-naked woman and posting it to a group chat.
Fog disrupts flights
Fog disrupts flights
Dunedin Airport had 13 flight disruptions due to fog yesterday.
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
A Dunedin dance teacher has hung up his dancing shoes after nearly 50 years of teaching couples how to find their way around a ballroom.
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Social worker suspended over dodgy Covid vaccine exemption
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Social worker suspended over dodgy Covid vaccine exemption
A Dunedin-based social worker who issued a shonky Covid-19 vaccine exemption has been suspended for a year.
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
A Dunedin teenager’s poignant reflection on the Christchurch terror attacks has earned her a spot at a national final for a speechmaking competition.
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
Otago Polytechnic's leaders are "deeply disappointed" with a new educational model they say will risk its future viability.
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
A Dunedin postie was treated by ambulance officers after being knocked off his motorbike in a Dunedin driveway.
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
Up to $700 million worth of residential property could be in the path of intense flooding when extreme weather hits Otago over the next 35 years.
Fog delays more than a dozen Dunedin flights
Fog delays more than a dozen Dunedin flights
Dunedin Airport had 13 flight disruptions today due to persistent fog.
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
When it comes to those who have the power to push "the big red button" and start a nuclear war, it has always been hoped that cool heads will prevail.
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats and foodies alike.
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
A leading environmental scientist and University of Otago graduate has been elected to one of the world’s most distinguished scientific bodies.