Trees fall victim to gales
Trees fall victim to gales
Trees around Dunedin were felled in yesterday’s storms.
Barker appointed for university’s push into Q’town Lakes
Barker appointed for university’s push into Q’town Lakes
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has appointed Prof Richard Barker to drive the university’s ambitious plans in the Queenstown Lakes District.
State of emergency declared in Clutha
State of emergency declared in Clutha
A state of emergency has been declared for the Clutha district and some Dunedin residents face another night without power after widespread wind damage.
Largest public service strike in decades
Largest public service strike in decades
Thousands of public service workers gathered en masse in the South as part of the largest co-ordinated strike action in the country in decades.
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Columba staff 'devastated' over principal’s departure
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Columba staff 'devastated' over principal’s departure
Columba College staff have been left "devastated" and "bewildered" after the school announced its absent principal will not be returning.
Barker to drive uni plans for Lakes District
Barker to drive uni plans for Lakes District
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has appointed Prof Richard Barker to drive the institution's ambitious plans in Queenstown and the Lakes District.
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‘Rotten egg’ smell caused by pond work
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‘Rotten egg’ smell caused by pond work
A pungent and foul "rotten egg" smell has left residents of a Dunedin suburb plugging their nostrils.
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Dunedin teen uncovers massive privacy breach
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Dunedin teen uncovers massive privacy breach
A Dunedin teenager has discovered a "shocking" privacy breach by an aged-care company which he estimates has affected thousands of people.
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Third youth arrested over burglary, chase
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Third youth arrested over burglary, chase
A third youth has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car, spiked three times by police, was driven on its rims through Dunedin, sending sparks flying.
Wind rips branch off Otago Museum tree
Wind rips branch off Otago Museum tree
A tree was sent tumbling and a "whisper dish" in place for decades was sent hurtling through the air like a flying saucer as wild wind hit Tūhura Otago Museum.
Southern workers hold major strike action
Southern workers hold major strike action
Public service workers have gathered at the Edgar Centre as part of the largest co-ordinated strike action in Dunedin in decades.
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Barker agrees ‘we need to focus on students’
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Barker agrees ‘we need to focus on students’
North Dunedin risks becoming "a slum" if the city’s student population continues to be overlooked, the council has been warned.
A killer view as orca visits
A killer view as orca visits
Members of the public get a spectacular view of an orca in Otago Harbour yesterday afternoon, particularly from the wharf at St Leonards.
Startled Mosgiel retiree finds teenager in home
Startled Mosgiel retiree finds teenager in home
A teenager fled out of the window of a Mosgiel retirement unit after being disturbed by the startled resident.
Day of destruction
Day of destruction
A burst of wild weather has cut power to thousands of households, toppled trees, closed roads and sent shipping containers tumbling like Lego in Dunedin after wreaking havoc in Southland.
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