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Hand-made toys had contaminated sand
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Hand-made toys had contaminated sand
Successful enterprise never came easy. But it has landed something of a cruel blow on Frankie and Quinn Cropper.
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Neonatal unit ‘best’ in country: mother
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Neonatal unit ‘best’ in country: mother
A Dunedin mother says the city’s neonatal intensive care unit is "the best in the country" — and she should know, as her daughter spent nine weeks in the unit.
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Prison time for cray conspiracy duo
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Prison time for cray conspiracy duo
The gang member and "inside woman" behind a massive illegal crayfish distribution network have been sentenced to prison.
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Dunedin man in botched drug deal 'vulnerable to being bullied'
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Dunedin man in botched drug deal 'vulnerable to being bullied'
A Dunedin man involved in a botched methamphetamine deal has been described as being as much a victim as an offender.
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Worker pulled to ground in service station assault
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Worker pulled to ground in service station assault
BP says it is supporting staff at a Dunedin service station after an employee was pulled to the ground during a late-night shift.
Wife had rejected marriage proposal, court told
Wife had rejected marriage proposal, court told
The new wife of a man who was stabbed to death at his Dunedin home had previously turned down a marriage to the alleged killer, a court has heard.
Cultural awareness a ‘vital skill’
Cultural awareness a ‘vital skill’
Several devastating experiences can be prevented with more culturally aware practices in the healthcare system, a Dunedin nurse says.
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Uni drops in sustainability rankings
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Uni drops in sustainability rankings
While the University of Otago has toppled out of the top 100 universities in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings, the institution’s leaders are pleased with their "strong performance".
Pupils take on their own ‘Amazing Race’
Pupils take on their own ‘Amazing Race’
Photo by Gregor Richardson
The outside needs to be clean too
The outside needs to be clean too
Abseilers clean the windows of the new Dunedin hospital outpatient building on yesterday.
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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies
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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies
New research aims to provide doctors with a "sorely needed" non-invasive and easily accessible preventive therapy for women at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
‘Musical excellence’ shown by ensemble
‘Musical excellence’ shown by ensemble
Leith Ensemble, a quartet of local professional musicians performed at Olveston on Monday.
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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria
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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria
To some, they may look like an arts and crafts decoration that could easily hang from the rear-view mirror in a car.
Boat likely a write-off after hit-and-run
Boat likely a write-off after hit-and-run
A Dunedin woman is in disbelief after a motorist smashed her boat into a bush and sped off this afternoon.
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, an Israeli human rights group says, alleging torture and medical neglect and calling for an international investigation.
Luxon says surging prison numbers a 'good thing'
Luxon says surging prison numbers a 'good thing'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared the soaring prison population to be a "good thing", characterising it as the price of restoring law and order.
Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused
Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused
The new wife of a man who was stabbed to death at his Dunedin home had previously turned down a marriage to the alleged killer, a court has heard.
Parents left confused over contaminated sand advice
Parents left confused over contaminated sand advice
A parent fielding concerns from others after testing found asbestos in a range of coloured play sand says they feel like nobody is giving them clear advice on what to do with sand in their homes.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was sentenced to death in her absence on Monday at the end of a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.
Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward
Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward
A possible witness to a Dunedin homicide is now helping police with their inquiries.