Church offers 'sincere and unreserved apology' for decades of abuse
The Presbyterian Church has expressed its "profound remorse" to historical abuse survivors at a public apology in Dunedin this afternoon.
Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
'I thought I had killed someone': Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
A Dunedin motorist thought the worst when she sent a car rolling in a Dunedin crash this afternoon.
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an assault on George St shortly after midnight this morning.
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
Staff gave a Dunedin secondary school board of trustees a "standing ovation" over its handling of the misappropriation of $365,000, documents reveal.
Land sale a ‘trampling’ of public’s expectations
Land sale a ‘trampling’ of public’s expectations
The sale of land in Port Chalmers previously dedicated towards public housing is just one "sorry tale" nationwide, the Green Party’s housing spokeswoman says.
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Project for new cycleway back on track
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Project for new cycleway back on track
A decision to push on with a cycleway in Dunedin’s Albany St has been celebrated with a bike ride on the territory in question.
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Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher
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Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher
New Zealand’s diversifying population means interpreters are required at about 10,000 court trials and hearings every year.
Four youths arrested
Four youths arrested
Four people were arrested near Mosgiel last night after a report of dangerous driving on State Highway 1.
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Returning to life on the outside can be challenging for Otago Corrections Facility prisoners on their release.
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
Most of State Highway 1 from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Fairfield is set to have an asphalt seal this summer as part of a workload on the roads in the South.
Visualising autism through artworks
Visualising autism through artworks
While some may see autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a hindrance, Tom Fox sees it as an asset — particularly when it comes to his art.
It rocks
It rocks
City and South Dunedin libraries manager Lynn Vare shows off some items from the community recording studio in the new South Dunedin Community Library, which opens today.
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New library brings new energy
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New library brings new energy
Stocked with a recording studio, a creative makerspace, 12 keen-as staff and a collection weighing more than 12 tonnes — after years of work, South Dunedin’s ...
Govt urged to prep for risks
Govt urged to prep for risks
The release of a bioengineered infectious disease, a nuclear war in the northern hemisphere or a rogue artificial intelligence running amok — it all sounds like another cliche from a B-grade sci-fi...
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Paintings find home in city’s libraries
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Paintings find home in city’s libraries
A South African artist can return home satisfied her paintings inspired by the northern coast of Dunedin have found a "safe haven" in the city’s libraries.
Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel
Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel
A report of a vehicle being driven dangerously on State Highway 1 has been followed by deployment of road spikes near Mosgiel and four people being arrested.
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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend
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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend
A shearer groped a woman in Ranfurly and earlier tried to drug his friend at a pub, a court has heard.
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.
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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment
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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment
Dunedin's fire and emergency services are calling out for new equipment, after relying on 30-year-old appliances recently due to frontline trucks being out of action.
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Super fans for Shield defence
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Super fans for Shield defence
Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.