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    Sonya Woodrow, who is blind, prepares to deliver a bowl at the Forbury Park Bowling Club in...

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    Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance

    When Sonya Woodrow tried playing bowls, she was assured she had ability.

    Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holiday period

    New Zealand Professional Firefighter Union Dunedin secretary and firefighter Mike Taylor. PHOTO:...

    Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holiday period

    As Christmas looms, discussions between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) and Fire and Emergency New Zealand have been paused.

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    Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

    Dave Bennett. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

    Changes to the law around noise complaints could lead "to the death of live music in New Zealand" and put Dunedin venues at higher risk of closure, an advocate says.

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    Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

    Adrian Waa will see the Parole Board again in May next year. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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    Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

    A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another parole bid declined.

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    Decision to restrict kava use riles

    Otago University deputy vice-chancellor Pacific Prof Dianne Sika-Paotonu. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Decision to restrict kava use riles

    A decision to temporarily restrict the use of kava on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus has drawn the ire of some staff.

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    Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

    Andrew Whiley. Photo: supplied

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    Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

    Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.

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    Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

    Dunedin illustrator Ruby Jones at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

    A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.

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    Governance structure changes criticised

    Lee Vandervis. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Governance structure changes criticised

    Adjustments to the Dunedin City Council governance structure to accommodate Cr Lee Vandervis did not delight all of his colleagues.

    University announces professorial promotions

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    University announces professorial promotions

    The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.

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    Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

    Larnach Castle owner Mar garet Barker with a plant which has taken 22 years to flower. PHOTO:...

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    Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

    It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.

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    No penalty for boat protest stunt

    Slime the Nitrate Monster (Jenn Shulzitski). PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    No penalty for boat protest stunt

    A former Otago Regional Council candidate known as Slime the Nitrate Monster has avoided any penalty for a protest stunt.

    Octagon drop-offs to increase

    Cruise Ship passengers waiting for the bus in the Octagon. Photo: ODT FILES

    Octagon drop-offs to increase

    More cruise ship passengers will be dropped off in the Octagon.

    Parking plan post dollar store demolition

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    Parking plan post dollar store demolition

    Demolition work at 121 Great King St, which used to be the premises of the recently closed "This ‘n’ That" store, has begun.

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    After-hours care at risk: GP

    Marian Rillstone. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    After-hours care at risk: GP

    A general practice in Dunedin cutting back its after-hours’ service in the wake of a government shake-up says others will probably follow.

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    Murderer’s lies no match for evidence

    Rajinder was caught on supermarket CCTV without a wound to his hand just hours before the murder....

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    Murderer’s lies no match for convincing and scientific evidence

    A Dunedin man was found guilty last week of murdering his ex-employee. Rob Kidd looks at how police built an overwhelming case against him and how the defendant’s lies sealed his fate.

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    Marine mammals meet at the beach

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    Marine mammals meet at the beach

    A couple of sea lions meet at Smaills Beach earlier this month.

    Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service

    Bruce Malcolm was known as the unofficial mayor of Port Chalmers. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service

    They called Bruce Malcolm many things during a life that spanned 90 years and countless hours of devoted service to his family, his community, his workmates and his favourite sporting codes.

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    Never too old to learn

    Peter Duncan has reason to celebrate. Today, he will become what is believed to be the oldest...

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    Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate

    Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never really retires.

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    HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

    Te Kāika chief executive Matt Matahaere. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

    An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.

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    Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

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    Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

    Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.
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