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    A proposed design for the $9 million "Industry on Hillside" development, at 249 Hillside Rd....

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    All go for industrial precinct

    A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.

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    History made as engineering firm taps woman to be CEO

    Farra Engineering’s new chief executive Sally Henderson views a new building maintenance unit...

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    History made as engineering firm taps woman to be CEO

    For the first time in its more than 160-year history, Dunedin’s Farra Engineering will have a woman leading the business.

    ‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

    ‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

    If you see blue sky in the run-up to Christmas, you should probably make the most of it.

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    Otago mayors pledge co-operation

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    Otago mayors pledge co-operation

    Otago mayors say they are keen to get involved in new local government reforms, but have sounded warnings over workload, equity and maintaining a local voice.

    ‘Vicious’ attack by friend came quickly

    Alun McLachlan. Photo: Rob Kidd

    ‘Vicious’ attack by friend came quickly

    Double-bunking in a cell at the Otago Corrections Facility, Dion James Baker and Alun Garth McLachlan forged an unlikely friendship.

    Aurora, Alpine working on integrating operations

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    Aurora, Alpine working on integrating operations

    Southern electricity lines companies Aurora Energy and Alpine Energy are joining forces in a bid to lower costs, but are stopping short of a full merger.

    Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

    PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

    Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

    A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.

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    Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

    A mobility service for people who struggle to get around is proving popular in Invercargill....

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    Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

    The decrease of the subsidy for a transport assistance scheme will leave disabled people with fewer options and feeling like they are no longer a full member of society, a disability advocate says.

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    DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

    Andrew Simms. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

    Official action over South Dunedin wastewater overflows marks an "important line in the sand" for the city council and affected residents alike, a councillor says.

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    ‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

    The Pioneer Pog ‘n’ Scroggin Bush Band perform at the Whare Flat Folk Festival in 2000. Photos:...

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    ‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

    From playing music on the back of a truck to growing so big it had to be held in secret, "folkies" will soon celebrate half a century of a legendary Dunedin music festival. 

    Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

    St Leonard’s School year 2 pupil Muhammad Rohaan Saleem, 7, gets sprayed by his principal Sarah...

    Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

    Adam Turner has learnt the hard way that you do not bring a pair of jandals to a water fight.

    Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

    Allan Haua will apply for a discharge without conviction when he is sentenced in the Dunedin...

    Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

    A Te Kāika youth justice staffer has lost his job after attacking a teenager on his way to work, then lying to police.

    Grinch tourists nick Octagon Xmas tree baubles

    Grinch tourists nick Octagon Xmas tree baubles

    Dunedin's festive spirit was almost robbed in the dead of night when a crew of French tourists tried to take off with the city’s Christmas tree baubles.

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    Builders go extra mile for PNG build

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    Builders go extra mile for PNG build

    When a team of Dunedin builders heard a school in a remote region of Papua New Guinea was having a hard time attracting teachers, they travelled by air, sea and land to help.

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    Two complaints about rest-home made to commissioner

    Brooke Carman. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Two complaints about rest-home made to commissioner

    The health and disability commissioner has received two complaints about the Oxford Court rest-home this year.

    Pupils pile into pool for proper party and paddle

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    Pupils pile into pool for proper party and paddle

    It's as certain as the big man in red coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve.

    Snoozing sea lion gives St Clair mum a fright

    Snoozing sea lion gives St Clair mum a fright

    When Espie Ayson opened her front door to go to work today, the last thing she expected to see was a body in the way.

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    Trial of car-free connection gets nod

    A shared pathway will be trialled along Dunedin’s Queens Dr next year after city council approval...

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    Trial of car-free connection gets nod

    Queen Elizabeth was dragged into a debate on Dunedin’s Town Belt as councillors thrashed out the merits of a car-free connection in the area.

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    Bondi tragedy chance to deepen relations: pastor

    Mornington Methodist Church minister the Rev Greg Hughson lights a candle for peace yesterday in...

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    Bondi tragedy chance to deepen interfaith relations, pastor says

    A Dunedin pastor says the Bondi Beach tragedy is an opportunity to deepen interfaith relationships by showing compassion and solidarity with each other.

    Man alleged to have lit five fires in four days

    Andrew Healey is accused of setting fire to a Lees St address, which led to nearby homes being...

    Man alleged to have lit five fires in four days

    A Dunedin man has been accused of a four-day arson spree after four new charges were laid against him.
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