Inaugural market a success
Inaugural market a success
The success of the inaugural George Street Market bodes well for its future, its organisers say.
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Sharing uni courses, facilities mooted
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Sharing uni courses, facilities mooted
Sharing courses and facilities with other tertiary institutions could be the way forward for dealing with ‘‘disruptive’’ change, the University of Otago says.
Southern medical lab workers to strike
Southern medical lab workers to strike
Poor conditions and a lack of pay parity with the public sector has prompted private medical laboratory workers to strike tomorrow and Friday.
HNZ not releasing new bed details
HNZ not releasing new bed details
The government's refusal to release any details about what beds have been cut from the new Dunedin hospital has been slammed by medical unions.
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
The South’s run of golden weather is set to continue until at least Waitangi Day, the MetService says.
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Dunedin's pathologists feel they have been "once again ... left in the lurch" after the government’s announcement about the new hospital failed to provide answers for the department.
Treatment plant source of avian botulism
Treatment plant source of avian botulism
An outbreak of avian botulism killing more than 1000 birds near the Waikouaiti Estuary spread from a council-operated wastewater treatment plant.
Relieved tertiary institutions welcome news
Relieved tertiary institutions welcome news
Dunedin's tertiary institutions are relieved the government has decided to push on with the new hospital.
Decision ‘best we could have hoped for’
Decision ‘best we could have hoped for’
The new Dunedin hospital will meet the needs of the South and is the "best we could have hoped for", the leading clinician on the project says.
Proposal to charge international visitors entry fees
Proposal to charge international visitors entry fees
Dunedin should not be giving away its history to international visitors for free, a councillor says.
Cancer patient calls for a fair decision by govt
Cancer patient calls for a fair decision by govt
A cancer patient who spent months in Dunedin Hospital says staff were great but the hospital was not.
Plans set out to combat floods
Plans set out to combat floods
A $44 million plan to combat flooding means South Dunedin’s wait for action is over, Mayor Jules Radich says.
Expanded centre to help meet demand
Expanded centre to help meet demand
A newly expanded medical centre in North Dunedin will assist the growing demands of GPs, a clinician says.
South’s wants expressed
South’s wants expressed
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says the new Health Minister has got the message about the South’s desire for a tertiary hospital as "piled and planned".
Ukraine ambassador grateful for support
Ukraine ambassador grateful for support
The Ukraine ambassador to Australia and New Zealand wants to thank the two countries for their ongoing support in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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$92m tag for new landfill
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$92m tag for new landfill
The proposed budget for a new Dunedin landfill at Smooth Hill has nearly doubled to $92 million.
Outbreak thought contained after dead birds found away from site
Outbreak thought contained after dead birds found away from site
Dead birds have been found up to 80m from a DCC-run site where avian botulism has been confirmed, but the council believes the disease is contained at the plant.
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Fee might reduce museum visitors: DCC
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Fee might reduce museum visitors: DCC
Charging fees for international and out-of-town visitors to Toitū Otago Settlers Museum could lead to a major drop-off in visitor numbers, Dunedin City Council staff warn.
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Plan dashed as lodge to be sold
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Plan dashed as lodge to be sold
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is disappointed his plan to help solve the homeless crisis in the city is no longer an option.
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Call for council to ramp up spend on events
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Call for council to ramp up spend on events
Dunedin should ramp up its spending to attract events before Christchurch’s new stadium gets established, councillors have been told.