Ward staff assaulted: allegation
Ward staff assaulted: allegation
Severe assaults resulting in a large number of injuries have left staff in a Dunedin Hospital ward fearing for their safety, a complaint to WorkSafe alleges.
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‘Almost impossible’ to support the homeless
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‘Almost impossible’ to support the homeless
Support for Dunedin’s homeless people is now ‘‘almost impossible’’ to access, which is increasing desperation antisocial behaviour and pressure on the city’s night shelter, advocates say.Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".
dunedin
Car ploughs into Musselburgh home
One person has been taken to hospital after a car hit a house in the Dunedin suburb of Musselburgh.
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Graham to stay for another year as DCC chief executive
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Graham to stay for another year as DCC chief executive
The Dunedin City Council’s chief executive signalled she wanted a two-year extension to her contract but has ended up accepting a one-year deal.Arrest after vehicle hits Green Island house
Arrest after vehicle hits Green Island house
A man is to appear in the Dunedin District Court after a collision involving a vehicle and house in Green Island.SUBSCRIBER
Ex-healer avoids recall to prison
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Ex-healer avoids recall to prison
A Dunedin healer who sexually assaulted seven women will not be recalled to prison.
regions
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
The Balclutha Community Arts Centre is hosting a special textile art exhibition featuring the work of pre-eminent master weaver Betty Booth, who died last year after a nine-year struggle with cancer.
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Wānaka.SUBSCRIBER
Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
Consultation on the way water services will be delivered in Central Otago will include one option that can not work and two that could.Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland's Gloria Harris has been running a rescue service for owls and moreporks for about 30 years, saying she's probably cared for about 300 birds.
National
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Ngāi Tahu water rights under scrutiny
Long-standing Ngāi Tahu rights that could lead to joint management of South Island waterways are being deliberated by a High Court judge.
Time for daylight saving
Time for daylight saving
It's an extra hour's sleep on Sunday, as daylight saving finishes and 3am becomes 2am.Second person dies after crash down bank
Second person dies after crash down bank
A second person has died after a vehicle crashed down a bank in Christchurch earlier this week.Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Ute found after crash detection device alerted
Fire and Emergency staff were called to a crash near Timaru after being notified by an automatic crash detection device.
sport
Hunt leads after thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
High scores and fine weather for Dunedin premier rugby
High scores and fine weather for Dunedin premier rugby
There was plenty of scoring action in the second round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition today.Highlanders’ season at pivotal point
Highlanders’ season at pivotal point
"Consistency" is one keyword for the Highlanders tonight.Nweke faces biggest test yet in arguably world’s best league
Nweke faces biggest test yet in arguably world’s best league
Is Grace Nweke about to face the biggest challenge of her career?
Business
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
Three Central Otago District councillors have been nominated for roles in processing the expected application for fast-track approval for a proposed Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project.
Cutting-edge tech on way to fuelling future
Cutting-edge tech on way to fuelling future
A Christchurch company leading the way in zero-emission transition technologies is about to build hydrogen fuel stations, firstly in Invercargill and then in its home city, Tim Cronshaw reports.What do tariffs mean for interest rates?
What do tariffs mean for interest rates?
US President Donald Trump may have shaken international markets with the introduction of sweeping tariffs, but what it means for New Zealand borrowers is not yet clear.Sushi brand part of liquidation as pay, tax owed
Sushi brand part of liquidation as pay, tax owed
A Christchurch takeaway and restaurant business with sushi outlets under the Hachi Hachi brand has folded owing staff holiday pay and a hefty tax bill.
Rural Life
Sheep returning home from mountains
Shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers draft about 5000 sheep near Naseby yesterday, on a glorious autumn morning, following a more than century-old pilgrimage.
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
In the past seven years, an area larger than Stewart Island has been converted into forestry across New Zealand, and Eastern Southland has not escaped its impact.SUBSCRIBER
Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.Environmental efforts recognised
Environmental efforts recognised
The winner of this year’s Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards will be revealed next week at a function in Mosgiel.
Life & style
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Feeling less than neighbourly
Canada have launched the "elbows up" campaign — rallying the country to unite against their bad neighbour, red hat man.
Winging it with souvenirs
Winging it with souvenirs
There is more to Tūhura Otago Museum’s butterfly collection than the Tropical Forest, writes On Lee Lau.SUBSCRIBER
Farming at the world’s edge
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Farming at the world’s edge
Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery last month travelled to the subantarctic islands aboard the Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury as part of Operation Endurance.In pictures: iD Fashion Show
In pictures: iD Dunedin Fashion Show
The iD Dunedin Fashion Show has returned to one of the world's longest catwalks at the Dunedin Railway Station. Linda Robertson captured the action.
World
South Korean president ousted over martial law move
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been ousted by the Constitutional Court, which upheld parliament's impeachment motion over his imposition of martial law.
Remains found in months-long search for missing mum
Remains found in months-long search for missing mum
Human remains have been found near a missing mother's vehicle, months after she disappeared in rural Queensland.Pair allegedly took guns into packed MCG
Pair allegedly took guns into packed MCG
Two men have been charged with bringing firearms into the MCG during a packed AFL match at the iconic stadium.Wall Street slumps in wake of Trump tariffs
Wall Street slumps in wake of Trump tariffs
Wall Street benchmarks slumped on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignited fears of an all-out trade war and a global economic recession.
Opinion
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The morale of the story
It is a magical, capricious, fragile, highly sought-after quality in any work environment or gathering of people with a common cause.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.SUBSCRIBER
Plain language used in explaining environmental initiatives
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Plain language used in explaining environmental initiatives
Penny Simmonds has been keeping a low profile so far this year, but she came roaring out of the shadows this week with both a first reading speech — albeit on behalf of Judith Collins — and a...SUBSCRIBER
E mystery and is it one word or two?
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E mystery and is it one word or two?
Civis' query about misspellings of South Island place or street names a fortnight ago prompted a beaut response.