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Hiring adding to stress: CEO
Stressed senior doctors in the South are dealing with sky-high vacancy rates which they blame on Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) bungling the rollout of a new recruitment system.
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Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
A symbol of inspiration for one Dunedin family has become a badge of honour for a professional football club.
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No jury not an option: trial postponed
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No jury not an option: trial postponed
A Dunedin sex trial has been postponed after the court ran out of jurors to hear the case.
Alleged animal abuse
Alleged animal abuse
An angry Dunedin dog owner allegedly grabbed his dog by the throat and threw it through a glass door because he was "frustrated".
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Yeardley’s pain will result in in gain
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Yeardley’s pain will result in in gain
It is not what most 22-year-olds do on a Saturday night.
Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man
Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man
Dunedin author and photographer Neville Peat has died, aged 78.
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Opinions divided on City Rise corner cafe proposal
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Opinions divided on City Rise corner cafe proposal
One Dunedin owner of a cottage would be pleased to have a cafe next door.
Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition
Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition
Logan Park High School students having a blast yesterday during their annual athletic sports day at the Caledonian Ground in North Dunedin.
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Kāinga Ora asking for third of land value
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Kāinga Ora asking for third of land value
Kāinga Ora is defending its decision to sell off land once destined for new homes on Trade Me for a third of its original valuation.
Warmer weather coming this week
Warmer weather coming this week
If you thought summer was lousy — don’t despair, there might be some respite over the next few days.
Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time
Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital vet nurse Emily Brewer tries to ply a replica penguin with a salmon at Dunedin's railway station yesterday.
Fire and faith
Fire and faith
Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire during a ritual known as "Holika Dahan" yesterday, which is part of the Holi festival celebrations, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India.
Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon
Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon
The Israeli military deployed additional forces to southern Lebanon overnight, to take up what a military spokesperson on Tuesday described as defensive positions to protect Israeli civilians and...
No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge
No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge
The government is brushing off accusations of naivety from the opposition over plans to pursue a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as prices spike worldwide.
Canterbury fishing comp gives out $60K in prizes despite no fish caught
Canterbury fishing comp gives out $60K in prizes despite no fish caught
For the first time in 40 years, no fish were weighed in at the Rakaia Fishing Competition due to woefully low numbers of salmon in the river. But $60,000 in prizes were given away to the 400 people who entered.
Thousands sign 'Commissioner for Animals' petition
Thousands sign 'Commissioner for Animals' petition
Warning: distressing images. More than 31,000 New Zealanders want an independent "Commissioner for Animals" to improve welfare for companion and farmed animals.
Weather didn't stop champs from going ahead
Weather didn't stop champs from going ahead
The annual Marching Otago Championships were held at the Edgar Centre in the weekend.
Netanyahu: War with Iran 'not going to take years'
Netanyahu: War with Iran 'not going to take years'
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected the war against Iran was "not going to take years", as the conflict widens with Israel attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Iran hitting Gulf states that host US bases.
Man jailed for baked bean attack on sister
Man jailed for baked bean attack on sister
A 60-year-old man "violently" bashed his older sister over the head multiple times with a bag full of baked beans cans after the pair began arguing.
Move-on orders not backed by Housing or Justice Ministers
Move-on orders not backed by Housing or Justice Ministers
The government's move-on orders didn't receive the backing of key ministries, the Housing and Justice Ministers confirmed on Tuesday.