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ORC councillors slam proposed changes

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ORC councillors slam proposed changes

The proposed changes to put the Otago Regional Council out of business were drawn up by bureaucrats who failed NCEA literacy tests, a meeting heard yesterday.

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Set to discuss options for business steering group

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Set to discuss options for business steering group

Councillors are preparing to take another step towards an overhaul of Dunedin’s economic development unit.

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Nice day for a white wedding-themed party

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Nice day for a white wedding-themed party

Looking ready to walk down the aisle are students taking part in Flo Week.

Person treated for burns

Police, FENZ and St Johns attended a fire in the bedroom of a flat in Dundas St where one patient...

Person treated for burns

One person was treated for minor burns after a fire in a Dundas St flat last night.

One treated for burns after Dundas St flat fire

One person was treated for minor burns after a fire in a Dundas St flat this evening.

Young man critical after 10m fall from Otago University building

A young man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after falling about 10 metres from the side of a University of Otago building.

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Man shot down neighbour's security cameras

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Man shot down neighbour's security cameras with paintball gun

A Dunedin neighbours-at-war situation reached a crescendo when a former real estate agent shot security cameras with a paintball gun, a court has heard.

Dunedin street window shattered by wayward car

Dunedin street window shattered by wayward car

Glass littered the pavement after a car smashed through the large street window of a central Dunedin commercial building.

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Confident big events on horizon for stadium

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Confident big events on horizon for stadium

The Forsyth Barr Stadium boss says he is confident acts will be coming to the stadium in due course but nothing can be confirmed yet.

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Increase in food parcels as students face hardship

The government is providing $15 million for the community food sector from July but ongoing...

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Increase in food parcels as students face hardship

A trip to the foodbank is becoming an increasing occurrence for University of Otago students, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.

Police call for 'significant culture change' as Flo Week concerns rise

Police call for 'significant culture change' as Flo Week concerns rise

There is concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual 'Flo' and 'O' weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs.

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'Without substance': Ong's complaint against Chambers thrown out

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'Without substance': Ong's complaint against Chambers thrown out

A complaint by Benedict Ong against a fellow Dunedin city councillor alleging "discriminatory remarks" has been dismissed after it was found to be without substance.

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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council

Fireworks over the Otago Harbour in 1998 were part of Dunedin’s celebrations for the 150th...

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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council

An Otago Harbour fireworks display would require more ratepayers’ money to go up in smoke than other options for welcoming the new year, the Dunedin City Council says.

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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism

Checking out a new oil tank in Parry St are (from left) New Zealand Oil Services project engineer...

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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism

A new oil tank to store jet fuel and diesel has been constructed in Dunedin amid a boom in the city’s tourism.

Dunedin man 'loses $525k in 18-year romance scam'

An "unsuspecting" Dunedin man has been duped out of over half a million dollars by an Auckland woman in an elaborate romance scam, police say.

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No intention to co-operate, Ong says

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No intention to co-operate, Ong says

A Dunedin city councillor at the centre of a conduct complaint is refusing to co-operate with an investigator looking into the case.

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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins

Actor Max Beal as the poet in An Iliad. Photos: supplied

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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins

In between working part-time at a cafe, officiating weddings and funerals and being a solo-mother, a Dunedin comic has forged a successful career in theatre.

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