Pledge to take some building consents off councils
National says it will eliminate the need for local councils to sign off certain building work if re-elected in November.
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.
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Man vows to go straight
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Man vows to go straight
A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.
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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm
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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm
Dunedin sporting innovation was front and centre during the Indian prime minister’s historic trip to New Zealand.
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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.
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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart
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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart
Four Dunedin bands have risen above the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber after their independently produced record topped a New Zealand music chart.
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Significant benefits seen in inland port
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Significant benefits seen in inland port
Construction of a proposed inland port near Mosgiel could inject more than $190 million into the economy and create nearly 1500 jobs over 10 years, an economic assessment estimates.
Big lessons in Big Apple
Big lessons in Big Apple
American businessman Mike Bloomberg greets Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker in New York City earlier this week after she joined the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
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YMCA building housing hospital build workers
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YMCA building housing hospital build workers
Former YMCA apartments on top of a central Dunedin multi-storey carpark have been given a new lease on life as hospital-build workers move in.
Spotting whales no fluke
Spotting whales no fluke
A pod of humpback whales were having a swimmingly good time in Otago Harbour yesterday.
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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
An extended ‘‘exorcism’’ of Sandy Graham’s misconduct serves little purpose given her imminent departure from Dunedin City Council’s top job, a councillor says.
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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada
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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada
Make no bones about it, Oliver Mitchell is on a mission.
Less playing games, more producing
Less playing games, more producing
While many secondary school students are spending their holidays in darkened rooms playing video games, some more enthusiastic senior students are designing new ones at a three-day gaming workshop.
Staying active during winter break
Staying active during winter break
Dozens of Dunedin children on winter break are taking advantage of various school holiday programmes, each offering a unique experience.
Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'
Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'
It is inevitable bird flu will come to New Zealand, given its presence in Australia, the biosecurity minister says.
Childcare worker facing hundreds of abuse charges named
Childcare worker facing hundreds of abuse charges named
A Sydney childcare worker who was charged with 329 offences over his alleged abuse of 136 children at multiple daycare centres can now be named.
Fire chief warns of more crashes at intersections
Fire chief warns of more crashes at intersections
A Canterbury fire chief believes the number of crashes at the Selwyn district’s intersections will increase.
Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?
Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?
An independent investigation will consider if allegations of potential human rights abuses at a Wakari Hospital ward should be referred to the police.
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
Weather experts say Dunedin is fortunate today's king tide which swamped harbourside streets didn't happen during last week's heavy rain.
Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost momentum
Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost momentum
Chris Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost its momentum, despite dropping in support since January.