Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?
An independent investigation will consider if allegations of potential human rights abuses at a Wakari Hospital ward should be referred to the police.
Dunedin
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
Dunedin drivers stung by higher fuel prices are increasingly leaving their cars at home in favour of walking, cycling or taking the bus.
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
A $241,000 price tag accompanied Dunedin City Council’s drone show which was hampered by a last-minute cancellation.
Council dives into pool repairs
Council dives into pool repairs
Dunedin City Council’s aquatics manager Mark Weatherall sits in Moana Pool’s drained dive pool holding a depth tile, while assets and maintenance teams’ leader John Creasey works below.
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
Staff of a Dunedin hospital donned the healthcare uniforms of yesteryear to celebrate their past, present and future.
Building bridges
Building bridges
A pile driver operates in St Andrew St yesterday as part of the new Dunedin hospital build.
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
Weather experts say Dunedin is fortunate today's king tide which swamped harbourside streets didn't happen during last week's heavy rain.
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
The Dunedin City Council has been forced to admit chief executive Sandy Graham engaged in misconduct.
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
A community repair shop’s overflow of bicycles meant many Dunedin riders left with some deals on wheels.
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South’s little films hit big screen
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South’s little films hit big screen
Productions as short as one minute long were given the chance to breathe on the big screen at an event celebrating grassroots film-making in the South.
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Beauty technician nails national award
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Beauty technician nails national award
A teddy bears’ picnic-themed photo shoot at the botanic gardens has netted a Dunedin nail technician two awards in a national nail art competition.
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
The chance to qualify for a nationwide tournament with a $10,000 cash pool was a rare opportunity for the Dunedin tabletop gaming community.
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Backflips, windmills and even a head-spinning showdown were among moves busted out at an underground Dunedin dance-off.
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
A Dunedin woman is concerned by the ‘‘dangerously undemocratic’’ removal of submissions mentioning transgender people from feedback on the government’s controversial gender Bill.
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
The victor of Dunedin’s by-election spent more than $15,000 on her campaign for a seat at the council table.
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Value of southern suburbs increases
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Value of southern suburbs increases
Dunedin suburbs are surpassing most of New Zealand in terms of average property value growth with none dropping in value since the start of the year, data shows.
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin on Friday had allegedly earlier stolen the motorcycle.
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda
Three people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash in St Kilda.
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
A firestorm over long-term flood management in South Dunedin is stoking distress among locals while ignoring their wishes — and years of consultation, a local community group says.
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Mike Boyes was an absolute powerhouse in outdoor education, but that was only a small slice of a man who made everyone feel welcome.