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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'

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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is demanding changes in a mental health ward at Southland Hospital be made by 3pm today or its members may not carry out any unsafe work.

Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak

The Dunedin measles case notified yesterday has been linked to emergency department of the city's hospital.

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Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper

Special Olympics swimming coach Margaret van Betuw at one of the last training sessions at Moana...

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Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper

Helping create a sense of belonging and community has been an almost 40-year journey for a Dunedin Special Olympics swim coach.

Scorching South leads way

Sasha Cherkasor, of Auckland and her friends, sisters, Nimrit, 12 and Kiran Kaur, of Dunedin at...

Scorching South leads way

Oamaru was the hottest place in the country this afternoon, with Dunedin not far behind, as a forecast heatwave hit the east coast of the South Island.

'Rob didn't need to die': Dunedin man jailed for causing partner's death

Andrew Jayden Mercer has been sentenced to two years and ten months’ imprisonment. Photo: Gregor...

'Rob didn't need to die': Dunedin man jailed for causing partner's death

A Dunedin man has been jailed for causing the death of his partner and shattering a family’s lives.

Ready for takeoff

Four-year-old Hudson Varcoe tries to take flight when he and his friends from Momona Playgroup visited Dunedin Airport yesterday.

Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes

Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes

While there was a pink flamingo that could have been used as a croquet mallet, there were no curled-up hedgehogs to be used as balls during the Alice in Wonderland-themed croquet match at the...

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'Nice to see accountability' over supermarket rats

A photo of a rat (and its reflection in a mirrored partition) on a supermarket shelf taken by a...

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Whistleblower pleased to see accountability over 'severe' rat infestation

A worker who blew the whistle on the Woolworths rat infestation says "it’s nice to see a bit of accountability" after the supermarket admitted failing to manage the situation.

Victim’s father seeks confession

Gurjit Singh's father, Nishan, speaking outside court yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Victim’s father seeks confession

The father of a Dunedin man murdered by his former employer hopes the killer will one day reveal his motive.

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ORC in two minds whether to move

The Otago Regional Council building on the corner of Broadway and Maclaggan St. Photo: Gerard O...

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ORC in two minds whether to move

Views are mixed from Otago regional councillors over whether staff should move into the council’s new building, one highlighting governance may disappear but the staff will not.

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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

A councillor who suggested naming rights for street signs could bring in private capital to Dunedin is apparently unconvinced the law is a roadblock.

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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

Christopher Todman. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.

Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent in error.

Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay

Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay

Firefighters have dragged a man from a house fire in Dunedin's Sawyers Bay.

Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled

A late-night Mosgiel dumpster diver told police he ‘‘thought he could just take’’ material out of a worksite’s skip before being made to return his haul.

Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'

Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'

Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak

Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak

Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper

Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper

Scorching South leads way

Scorching South leads way

'Rob didn't need to die': Dunedin man jailed for causing partner's death

'Rob didn't need to die': Dunedin man jailed for causing partner's death

Ready for takeoff

Ready for takeoff

Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes

Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes

'Nice to see accountability' over supermarket rats

Whistleblower pleased to see accountability over 'severe' rat infestation

Victim’s father seeks confession

Victim’s father seeks confession

ORC in two minds whether to move

ORC in two minds whether to move

Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay

Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay

Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled

Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled

Latham voices support for NZ franchise T20 league

All Whites striker signs with South Island United

Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

Wānaka teen one cool character

Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago

Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped

Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

Grants funding review indications sought

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