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    Criticism of med school proposal rejected

    The University of Otago has hit back at claims in government documents it failed to provide enough information to stop University of Waikato’s medical school proposal going ahead.

    Fed-up McDonald’s staff protest against latest pay offer

    George St McDonald’s staff member Liam Parkin is unhappy with the company’s latest pay offer....

    Fed-up McDonald’s staff protest against latest pay offer

    Central Dunedin McDonald’s staff walked away from the grill yesterday after receiving a pay offer they say is more like a pay cut.

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    Ombudsman backs DCC stance

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    Ombudsman backs DCC stance

    How councillors voted on extending the Dunedin City Council chief executive’s contract is to stay secret.

    Fatal Allanton crash under investigation

    Fatal Allanton crash under investigation

    Investigations are continuing into an early-morning crash in which one person was killed south of Dunedin.

    All that brass

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    All that brass

    Dunedin schoolchildren cheer on Hot Potato Band member Luke Bartley as he plays the sousaphone at Tahuna Normal Intermediate School yesterday.

    Prisoner on roof poses ‘no threat’

    Dave Miller. Photo: Allied Media files

    Prisoner on roof poses ‘no threat’

    Updated 6.45 am

    Corrections staff were late last night negotiating with a remand prisoner who had been on a roof at the Otago Corrections Facility at Milburn since 12.45pm yesterday.

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    Tree felled before hearing on its status

    Mosgiel residents Tony Gow and his wife Jan were given notice at 8am yesterday that a significant...

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    Tree felled before hearing on its status

    A Mosgiel man took a chainsaw to a landmark tree just hours before he was set to argue it should not be protected.

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    Strong future as club turns 150

    Otago Chess Club president Alf Loretan says it is time to celebrate 150 years of the club's...

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    Strong future as club turns 150

    All the pieces are in place for a 150-year-old Dunedin club to keep going strong.

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    Never saw any bruises, midwife says

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    Never saw any bruises, midwife says

    A midwife says she never saw any bruises on a baby with more than a dozen rib fractures, said to have been caused by a prominent sportsman.

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    Injunction on cards to put off handover

    The Disc Trust, which administers the Dunedin needle-exchange programme, has not ruled out...

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    Injunction on cards to put off handover

    Needle exchange serviceThe outgoing providers of Dunedin’s needle exchange service is not ruling out seeking an injunction against the new contract holders, the Otago Daily Times&nbsp...

    Metro Rippa Rugby day

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Metro Rippa Rugby day

    Abbotsford School pupils Zaffi Barbara, Avaley Bambry and Mai Boereboom share the fun of the day.

    Theories 'thrown everywhere' in injured baby case

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    Theories 'thrown everywhere' in injured baby case

    A prominent sportsman on trial in Dunedin for fracturing a baby’s ribs was worried he may have squeezed the child while burping him, witnesses say. 

    Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

    'I’d rather be in the classroom': Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

    Dunedin teachers are angry they have to picket after the government put forward a ‘‘silly’’ offer for their collective agreement.

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    Developer abandons project over 'absurd' rules

    Philanthropist Roger Fewtrell says the sheer cost of dealing with contaminated land on this...

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    Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates

    Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.

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    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Candidates pursuing seats at the Dunedin City Council said their piece at the Brighton Rugby Club...

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    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.

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    University activist group reactivated

    Brian Roper. Photo: supplied

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    University activist group reactivated

    A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.

    Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

    Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

    Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

    A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

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    Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

    The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal...

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    Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

    Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor

    A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.

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    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Lee Vandervis. Photo: supplied

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    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.
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    • Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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      Online hate spurs positive action

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      Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop

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      Otago beat Wellington in high-scoring thriller

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      Grocery price rises still hurting families

    • A couple who were evicted from their rental property have had their belongings dumped at a nearby...

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      Evicted couple forced to keep watch over belongings

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