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DunedinAugust 18

Assault reported at Wakari Hospital Ward 10a before final shutdown

Police were notified of an incident at the troubled ward, which allegedly involved members of staff and a patient who was being restrained.
Assault reported at Wakari Hospital Ward 10a before final shutdown
Assault reported at Wakari Hospital Ward 10a before final shutdown
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DunedinAugust 18

‘Horrifying’: Dunedin teens injecting themselves with black-market weight-loss drugs

Dunedin women as young as 17 are injecting themselves with black market weight-loss drugs in a trend described as “horrifying” by a leading public health advocate.
‘Horrifying’: Dunedin teens injecting themselves with black-market weight-loss drugs
‘Horrifying’: Dunedin teens injecting themselves with black-market weight-loss drugs
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DunedinAugust 17

‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report

Otago’s prison has been described as a “boy's club” marred by bullying and misogynistic comments from managers and staff, a report has found.
‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report
‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report
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DunedinAugust 17

Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser

If you have any old batteries, the Taieri College senior touch rugby team would love to hear from you.
Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser
Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser
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DunedinAugust 17

New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service

Less than a year after losing key government contracts, a needle exchange service has expanded its remit into the public health and harm reduction sphere.
New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service
New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service
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DunedinAugust 16

Special service for ‘one of a kind’ individual

A familiar face around central Dunedin has been remembered as a much-loved “one of a kind” individual.
Special service for ‘one of a kind’ individual
Special service for ‘one of a kind’ individual
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DunedinAugust 16

School coach quits after sideline abuse from senior ORFU manager

The victim of sideline abuse by an Otago Rugby Football Union manager in a secondary schools’ match says the manager’s conduct was “piss poor”.
School coach quits after sideline abuse from senior ORFU manager
School coach quits after sideline abuse from senior ORFU manager
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QueenstownAugust 14

‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support

The time has come for innovative solutions to relieve Queenstown’s transport and congestion issues, two separate proponents say.
‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support
‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support
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DunedinAugust 14

‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life

One of New Zealand’s leading climbers has bequeathed $1.3 million to a University of Otago research team which gave him an “extra 10 years of life”.
‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life
‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life
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DunedinAugust 13

‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles

More than 20 jobs are to be axed at WellSouth in a "dismaying" restructure which will gut services the south "cannot afford to lose".
‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles
‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles