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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

The Dunedin Fire Brigade’s 37-year-old "aerial appliance" in action yesterday. The New Zealand...

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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.

Columba College principal not returning

Charissa Nicol is Columba College's third principal since 2018. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Columba College principal not returning

Columba College principal Charissa Nicol will not be returning to the role after being on leave for three months.

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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

Daniel Benson-Guiu. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’

A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.

High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs

Firearms seized by police at the man's house. Photo: NZ Police

High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs

A high-profile Dunedin man has been jailed after a stash of drugs and weapons were found at his home.

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

The woman pulled down Narrowdale Rd into the Otago Correctional Facility and her car was soon...

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.

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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest Dunedin operations co-ordinator Darryn Graves (left) hands over food to PSO food bank...

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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand

KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.

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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing

With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Standing in front of the bus are Nick Terry and Maeley Terry, 3, (in foreground), and (from left)...

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.

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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin-based union representatives (from left) PPTA Otago regional chairman Kussi Hurtado-Stuart...

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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics

Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.

Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

Heidi Hayward. File photo: Peter McIntosh

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.

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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Delta arborists tend to wind-damaged trees in Anzac Ave yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.

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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

Former Southern captain Ian Stevens with the Ranfurly Shield along with current Southern captain...

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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.

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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed

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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed

Benedict Ong is calling on a fellow city councillor who questioned his credentials to apologise as evidence of his international banking career emerges.

Simple tools spell demise of wasps

Macandrew Bay resident Karen Nielsen looks at some of the queen wasps she has trapped recently in...

Simple tools spell demise of wasps

A Dunedin woman is staying on top of wasp infestations by planning ahead and trapping as many queens as possible before summer.

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.

Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law

A Dunedin grandfather alarmed members of the public who mistook a toy knife ‘‘tucked into his waistband’’ for a real one, police say.

South in spring weather firing line, again

Water spilling from the Roxburgh Dam is raising the Clutha River to a level that has prompted...

South in spring weather firing line, again

As the South picks up from a damaging day of wild winds, MetService has issued a fresh round of weather alerts covering all of Otago and Southland.

Testing times for University of Otago students

Testing times for University of Otago students

University of Otago students line up for the start of the semester 2 final exam season outside Smithells Gym yesterday.

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