Lessons drawn from East Otago lead contamination scare
First-hand experience of the lead contamination scare in East Otago drinking water has spurred the development of a new course aimed at preventing similar events.
'Absolute idiot' on moped chases woman in Dunedin cemetery
'Absolute idiot' on moped chases woman in Dunedin cemetery
A man who allegedly chased a woman around a Dunedin cemetery on a moped lost control and fell off when police arrived at the scene.
Councillors flooded with emails after supporting sanctions bill
Councillors flooded with emails after supporting sanctions bill
Dunedin's mayor and councillors have been flooded with thousands of emails after declaring their support for the Green Party's proposal to sanction Israeli politicians.
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Claim councillors 'kept in dark' over cycleway
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Claim councillors 'kept in dark' over cycleway
Councillors were left "completely in the dark" about a legal risk that triggered further consultation on a contentious central Dunedin cycleway, a committee member says.
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Simmonds ignored advice in Otago Polytech decision
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Simmonds ignored advice in Otago Polytech decision
Penny Simmonds went against early advice by allowing Southern Institute of Technology to stand alone and grouping Otago Polytechnic with a pair of North Island-based institutions, it can be revealed.
Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer
Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer
About 80 Ministry of Education staff took to Dunedin’s streets after the latest government pay deal offered employees "less than nothing".
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Tour company seeing sea lions all over
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Tour company seeing sea lions all over
The abundance of sea lions and fur seals in Dunedin has made it impossible for a tour company to avoid the animals.
‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin
‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin
Dunedin missed out on an Ed Sheeran concert because the airport is too small, Mayor Jules Radich says.
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Call for release of business case
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Call for release of business case
Pressure is mounting on the government to release the business case it says justified its decision to approve a new medical school at Waikato University.
Fog causes flight delays, cancellations
Fog causes flight delays, cancellations
Passengers at Dunedin Airport had to wait nearly two extra hours after ground fog disrupted multiple flights yesterday.
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‘Too risky to walk at night now’
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‘Too risky to walk at night now’
Students living in an area notorious for night lurkers are afraid to walk alone there after another bizarre incident.
Black ice and fog warning for South
Black ice and fog warning for South
Road users around the South are warned to take extra care due to black ice, fog and freezing temperatures. Some flights in and out of Dunedin were disrupted earlier.
Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan
Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan
Management of a distinctive landmark on the Otago Peninsula is set to be reviewed.
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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action
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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action
Long-term solutions for South Dunedin’s flood-affected residents could face trouble if "political cycles" get in the way of implementation, a community leader says.
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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic
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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic
A government proposal to direct traffic around Dunedin’s central city could be hampered by an inadequate overbridge, city councillors say.
Alleged threat with knife
Alleged threat with knife
A Dunedin man allegedly waving a knife around was arrested after it was found he was the same person believed to have stolen beer from supermarkets around the city.
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Chathams ideal spot for scientific gathering
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Chathams ideal spot for scientific gathering
Often referred to as a "canary in the coalmine", the Chatham Islands serve as a natural barometer for climate and ecological change.
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Man sent rude images to probation officer
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Man sent rude images to probation officer
A Dunedin man who sent his former probation officer salacious and incriminating images claimed the woman texted him first.
Bowling club, shop targeted by youths: police
Bowling club, shop targeted by youths: police
A youth who stole cash, a speaker, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club, police say.
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Fearless advocate for Grey Power gave it her all
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Fearless advocate for Grey Power gave it her all
Jo Millar never really knew what the word "retired" meant.