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HNZ decries strikes, points to procedure delays
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) has condemned two days of nurses strikes this week, saying more than 13,000 planned procedures across the country will be postponed because of them.
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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate
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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate
When Bryan Roughan goes whitebaiting, he seems to spend an awful lot of time in "the toilet".
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Family ‘concerned’ for missing woman
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Family ‘concerned’ for missing woman
A Dunedin family is appealing to the public for any sightings of their sister and daughter missing from the central Auckland area.
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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’
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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’
A lack of resources and "a lack of accountability" has led to Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department (ED) becoming one of the worst-performing in the country, advocates say.
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Resource consent granted for church
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Resource consent granted for church
A growing conservative off-shoot of the Presbyterian Church is planning a permanent church in Dunedin’s student quarter.
Cultural day for Poolburn pupils
Cultural day for Poolburn pupils
Poolburn School pupil Jack Murdoch, 12, and his classmates take in the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
A Dunedin novelist and poet is having an "astonishing" run after about 30 years in the game, most recently securing a $10,000 award.
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Staff facing more abuse, violence: DCC
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Staff facing more abuse, violence: DCC
Abuse towards council staff is on the rise across New Zealand and Dunedin is no exception.
Wayward branch causes disruption
Wayward branch causes disruption
Emergency services monitor a split branch from a tree which closed Highcliff Rd, Portobello yesterday afternoon.
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Accused says he would never hurt baby
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Accused says he would never hurt baby
A prominent sportsman accused of fracturing a baby’s bones says the allegation "just blows my mind".
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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country
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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country
Waiting 15 hours to see a doctor at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department (ED) with her seriously ill 14-year-old daughter left her gobsmacked and let down by the system, a Balclutha woman says.
Cultures being celebrated
Cultures being celebrated
In its biggest year to date, the Otago Polyfest is weaving together cultural sharing and community pride.
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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush
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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush
One-ply toilet paper does the job — eventually — but it is far from pleasant to use.
Man being 'inappropriate' towards women at bus hub arrested
Man being 'inappropriate' towards women at bus hub arrested
A man making ‘‘inappropriate comments and gestures’’ towards women at Dunedin’s bus hub allegedly spat at and tried to kick officers after being arrested, police say.
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
After renovations, preparations and dusting, Dunedin’s First Church has reopened for Sunday services.
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
Local government needs to play an active role in addressing acute housing needs across Otago, council candidates agree.
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Dunedin mayoral candidate Lync Aronson, who is also running for a councillor seat, was missed from Saturday’s forum with the other mayoral candidates. Here are his...
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
Better leadership is required from central government as seesawing administrations heap an excessive administrative burden on councils, Dunedin councillors say.
Students say Tenancy Tribunal not fit for purpose
Dunedin students say Tenancy Tribunal not fit for purpose
University students in Dunedin who come into conflict with their landlords over the state of their flats say the Tenancy Tribunal is not fit for purpose.
Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
A man who allegedly shoplifted from five Dunedin businesses was arrested while wearing a hoodie with the price tag still attached, police say.