Tim Scott

Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter

Marla Kavanaugh has received death threats following her performance of the national anthem last...

Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter

The stepfather of an anthem singer subjected to death threats and online abuse says there was nothing funny about a comedy show likening her to a murderer.

Claim knife pulled on teen at bus hub

Police are continuing to patrol the Dunedin bus hub at peak times amid ongoing reports of trouble...

Claim knife pulled on teen at Dunedin bus hub

Police are investigating allegations that a knife was pulled on a teenager at the Dunedin bus hub.

Driver 'asleep at the wheel' before crash uprooted lamp-post

A drunk Dunedin driver who crashed into and uprooted a lamp-post claimed he had fallen asleep at the wheel, police say.

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Safety concerns lead to strikes at supermarkets

First Union representative Angus Wilson (far right) stands with staff members outside Woolworths...

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Safety concerns lead to strikes at supermarkets

Staff at a central Dunedin supermarket where four people were stabbed fear low staffing levels are making them unsafe, a union representative says.

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Pharmacy, new look for rebranded supermarket

Countdown South Dunedin, at 323 Andersons Bay Rd, will soon feature a new Woolworths sign along...

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Pharmacy, new look for rebranded supermarket

A South Dunedin supermarket is set for a refreshed look, along with a new bakery, produce sections and pharmacy.

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Switch to be flicked on South D charge stations

The Z Energy service station in 351 Andersons Bay Rd has been granted resource consent to...

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Seven charging stations for Z Energy

A South Dunedin petrol station could soon be supercharged with seven new electric vehicle charging stations.

Residents reeling after fatal voyage

A rahui has been placed on fishing and recreational activities at the site where three people...

Residents reeling after fatal voyage

A small South Island town is reeling after a boat capsized over the weekend, claiming the lives of three of their own.

Riverton reels after three die on bar

Riverton residents are reeling after a boat capsized at the weekend, claiming the lives of three of their own.

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New shine brought to Copper

Copper on Highgate owners Morgie and Johno Lyons enjoy a coffee with their 14-week-old springer...

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New owners settle in at Dunedin cafe

A pair of Queenstown hospitality owners are hoping to give a Dunedin café a Central Otago facelift.

Depot stacking up

Depot stacking up

A forklift stacks Maersk shipping containers at the Port Otago "pop-up" container depot in Ravensbourne.

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Cafe owner brewing up ‘biggest’, perkiest venture

The Perc Plaza staff Didi Tamang (left) and Anna McIntyre, both 21, brew a coffee on The Perc...

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Cafe owner brewing up ‘biggest’, perkiest venture

A veteran Dunedin cafe owner behind two other businesses says her latest venture is set to be her "biggest one ever".

Investigation launched into South Island lawyer

Investigation launched into South Island lawyer

The New Zealand Law Society has launched an investigation into embattled Dunedin lawyer Frazer Barton, his practice has confirmed.

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Projecting artistic practice

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Projecting artistic practice

Composite footage of the African Veldt from the early 1930s is projected through slump glass on to a screen, at the "Singular-Plural" exhibition on Tuesday.

'Difficult period for him and his family'

Frazer Barton investigated by Law Society

Embattled Dunedin lawyer Frazer Barton is enduring a "difficult period for him and his family" amid fallout from the destruction of documents linked to historic abuse.

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$900m from Tarras gold mine

A drilling rig at the Rise and Shine deposit, atop the Rise and Shine ridge, as part of the...

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$900m from Tarras gold mine

Resources Minister Shane Jones says nearly $900 million in government revenue could be just the tip of the iceberg for Santana Minerals’ contribution to the New Zealand economy.

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Two former Ocho directors appointed to board

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Two former Ocho directors appointed to board

A pair of former Ocho directors have been appointed to the board of the Dunedin chocolate company in an "astronomical" shareholder vote.

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Much of region dodges low snow

A grader clears snow from State Highway 87 between Lee Stream and Clarks Junction yesterday....

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Much of region dodges low snow

The snow forecast to low levels in Dunedin and its surrounds did not arrive because of changing wind directions, the MetService says.

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PSO records torn out, abuse survivor says

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PSO records torn out, abuse survivor says

A Dunedin abuse survivor whose records were destroyed says Gillian Bremner should be brought back to New Zealand to face the music.

Embattled chief executive resigns

Embattled chief executive resigns

Presbyterian Support Otago has confirmed chief executive Jo O’Neill has resigned. However, a spokeswoman said this was unrelated to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care report.

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Records could have been ‘very detrimental’

Presbyterian Support Otago. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Records could have been ‘very detrimental’

Records destroyed by Presbyterian Support Otago could have been "very detrimental" to the organisation, according to a staff member.

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