Two facing court after driving drunk - police
Two facing court after driving drunk - police
Two people are due to appear in court after allegedly being caught drink driving last night.
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Mechanical issues 'not cause of Octagon crash'
Mechanical issues may not have been cause of crash
A truck crash that left a trail of destruction in the Octagon does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical malfunction, Pioneer Energy acting chief executive says.
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Charter schools a ‘risk’ to others
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Charter schools a ‘risk’ to others
The government spending more than $150m on charter schools is a risk to the public education system in desperate need of funding, the chairman of the Otago branch of the secondary school teachers’ union says.
Pupils take on baking challenge
Pupils take on baking challenge
A group of Dunedin primary school pupils are putting their baking to the ultimate test by sharing it with elderly people at a retirement village.
Climate lesson plans help teachers
Climate lesson plans help teachers
The government’s carbon neutral programme is the most exciting thing to happen in climate education in 20 years, a Dunedin teacher says.
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Wakari resident browned off by blocked drain
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Wakari resident browned off by blocked drain
Dunedin residents dealing with wet wipes clogging the city’s sewerage systems say the unwanted fragrance of faeces is an embarrassment.
Owner 'really scared' after shop window broken
Owner 'really scared' after shop window broken
A central Dunedin shop owner is concerned for her safety after the front window of her shop was smashed on Saturday night.
High tea makes mother feel ‘special’
High tea makes mother feel ‘special’
The countless nappy changes, the nine months of uncomfortable sleeps and the 38 hours of painful labour were some of the topics that were talked about on Mother’s Day.
Hunters happy legal case dropped
Hunters happy legal case dropped
A group of Fiordland hunters are claiming a win after Forest & Bird dropped legal action they feared would stop them hunting wild elk.
Tiger Moth added to collection of vintage warbirds
Tiger Moth added to collection of vintage warbirds
One of the few remaining Tiger Moth warbirds in Otago has been sold to an Auckland buyer.
Tools up for grabs in group’s clear-out
Tools up for grabs in group’s clear-out
A men's woodworking club has decided it has too many tools and it is time to have a clear-out.
New uniforms will instil a ‘sense of pride’
New uniforms will instil a ‘sense of pride’
Otago's Special Olympics athletes will be able compete with a new sense of pride thanks to a donation of new uniforms.
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School lunch remarks ‘gross generalisation’
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School lunch remarks ‘gross generalisation’
An Otago secondary school principal has criticised a suggestion from David Seymour that sushi is "woke" as a "gross generalisation".
Group’s project aids Karitane pupils
Group’s project aids Karitane pupils
Some Dunedin women are helping school pupils keep warm this winter by knitting them hats, scarfs, mittens and slippers.
Dragon mural getting splash of colour
Dragon mural getting splash of colour
A Japanese street artist is taking inspiration from classical oriental imagery as he adds to his growing work in South Dunedin.
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Mystery surrounds Tahuna Intermediate’s unfinished sports canopy
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Mystery surrounds Tahuna Intermediate’s unfinished sports canopy
A construction company is refusing to explain why it has left a Dunedin school waiting years for a covered sports facility to be installed.
Toastmasters regional finals chance after win
Toastmasters regional finals chance after win
A Dunedin woman has talked her way into world championship contention for an international speech competition.
Opening showcased George St’s potential: retailers
Opening showcased George St’s potential: retailers
Opening weekend celebrations show the untapped potential of George St, retailers say.
NCEA pass rates drop to 10-year low
NCEA pass rates drop to 10-year low
Otago and Southland schools have recorded the lowest NCEA level 1 and 2 pass rates in the past 10 years. The results come as no surprise to one Dunedin principal.
Work under way to manage asbestos on building site
Work under way to manage asbestos on building site
Asbestos found at a Port Otago site is not a cause for concern, its civil engineer says.