Cost of polytech changes revealed
Re-establishing independent polytechnics will cost more than 500 courses and about 1000 jobs, a Cabinet paper reveals.
Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car
Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car
A Dunedin teenager who allegedly tagged another teen’s car with the word ‘‘rapist’’ was arrested after the pair were heard shouting in the street.
Top officer to retire
Top officer to retire
Updated 10.42 am
One of the country's top officers is to retire and will be leaving the police toward the end of the year, it has been confirmed.
UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions
UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions
The UN's highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries frustrated with action on climate change.
Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support
Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support
What began as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely.
Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer
Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer
The secondary teachers union has rejected a pay offer of one percent a year for three years.
One dead and child in hospital after house fire
One dead and child in hospital after house fire
One person has died in a house fire overnight in New Plymouth.
Murder charge after woman found dead in Christchurch
Murder charge after woman found dead in Christchurch
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Christchurch.
Another icy start: Hilux tumbles down bank
Another icy start: Hilux tumbles down bank
Another frosty morning and a warning from police in the South to keep safe on treacherous, icy roads. Dunedin flights and buses have been affected and it was a late start for schools in the city.
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Polytech staff ‘traumatised’ by new cuts
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Polytech staff ‘traumatised’ by new cuts
Another round of cuts at Otago Polytechnic has left staff "traumatised" and "in tears".
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Sheeran his plan for stadium
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Festival suggested after Sheeran snub
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says he has a solution to attract top acts after the disappointment of the city missing out on Ed Sheeran.
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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market
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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market
Houses with a $100,000 incentive for first-home buyers have arrived on the market as a Dunedin businessman’s philanthropic endeavour starts bearing fruit.
Man allegedly chased woman around cemetery on moped
Man allegedly chased woman around cemetery on moped
A man who allegedly chased a woman around a Dunedin cemetery on a moped lost control and fell off once police arrived.
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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’
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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’
A two-year ban from Dunedin Airport for holding up a small sign is "disproportionate", a climate activist says.
Chilly morning causes delays
Chilly morning causes delays
It was a chilly start for many in the South yesterday, with widespread reports of black ice, fog and freezing temperatures.
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Waiata recorded to honour anniversary
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Waiata recorded to honour anniversary
Teone Hotu was sitting on a beat-up old couch at a student flat party when the lightbulb went on.
Lotto 2501
Lotto 2501
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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No ‘winner’ on options for South D
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No ‘winner’ on options for South D
No "winner" will emerge from a shortlist of options for how South Dunedin is reconfigured to withstand the effects of climate change.
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‘Founding father’ enormous in establishment of heavy metal
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‘Founding father’ enormous in establishment of heavy metal
From urinating on a historic national monument while wearing a dress, to biting the head off a bat and snorting a line of live ants through a straw, Ozzy Osbourne was famous for his infamy.
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Venison thief forced to pay for his mis-steak
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Venison thief forced to pay for his mis-steak
A Dunedin man who stole nearly $1000 worth of venison from his former workplace is paying for his actions.