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Proposed changes target speed limits

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Proposed changes target speed limits

Concerns about traffic safety along six short stretches of state highway in Otago and Southland, have prompted the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to propose targeted speed limit changes.

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.

Club rallies as Dunedin cricketer hurt overseas

Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas

A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Professor Jemma Geoghehan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

The first piece of vertical steel, a three-storey column, is lifted into place on the new Dunedin...

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

Spain supporter Ben MacManus, of Dunedin, celebrates their win over France in the Football World...

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.

Start of semester bargain hunting

Start of semester bargain hunting

University of Otago students Lilou Rault Metillon and Jane Yang admire vintage clothes at the Re:Ori 26 Market Day.

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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure

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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure

An extended ‘‘exorcism’’ of Sandy Graham’s misconduct serves little purpose given her imminent departure from Dunedin City Council’s top job, a councillor says.

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Man vows to go straight

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Man vows to go straight

A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.

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YMCA building housing hospital build workers

Former YMCA apartments on top of the Wilson parking building in Moray Pl have been converted for...

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YMCA building housing hospital build workers

Former YMCA apartments on top of a central Dunedin multi-storey carpark have been given a new lease on life as hospital-build workers move in.

Spotting whales no fluke

Spotting whales no fluke

A pod of humpback whales were having a swimmingly good time in Otago Harbour yesterday.

Steel work a 'significant milestone' at hospital

The first vertical structural steel being installed at the new Dunedin Hospital site this morning...

Steel work a 'significant milestone' in Dunedin Hospital build

A landmark has been reached for the new Dunedin Hospital today, with the first vertical structural steel for the inpatient building being installed.

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.

'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex

Michael McLeod. File photo: Gregor Richardson

'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex

A doyen of the Dunedin music scene who plied a 15-year-old girl with meth and paid her for sex has been jailed for two years, three months.

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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada

University of Otago geology student Oliver Mitchell is off to Canada to study dinosaur and...

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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada

Make no bones about it, Oliver Mitchell is on a mission.

Staying active during winter break

Staying active during winter break

Dozens of Dunedin children on winter break are taking advantage of various school holiday programmes, each offering a unique experience.

Big lessons in Big Apple

Big lessons in Big Apple

American businessman Mike Bloomberg greets Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker in New York City earlier this week after she joined the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Speaking with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second from right) at a sports innovation...

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Dunedin sporting innovation was front and centre during the Indian prime minister’s historic trip to New Zealand.

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

The building at Wakari Hospital containing Ward 10A. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

On stage at The Crown Hotel with physical copies of their music are Dunedin musicians (from left)...

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

Four Dunedin bands have risen above the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber after their independently produced record topped a New Zealand music chart.

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