Dunedin Ponzi scamster lacks insight into 'abhorrent' crimes
A Dunedin financial adviser, who put his $15.7 million Ponzi scheme down to "overconfidence", lacks insight into his crimes after more than five years behind bars, the Parole Board says.
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One-way system speed reductions canned
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One-way system speed reductions ‘not proposed for now’
Speed reductions for Dunedin’s one-way system appear to be off the table after the government unveiled proposed traffic changes for the roads around the new hospital.
Govt and construction giant reach agreement on hospital build
Govt and construction giant reach agreement on hospital build
Australian construction giant CPB is set to build the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building after years of fraught negotiations and government dithering.
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Councillors slam mayor’s ‘outrageous’ letter about Israel
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Councillors slam mayor’s ‘outrageous’ letter about Israel
Dunedin's mayor has been criticised as "infantile" and "not fit" to lead by city councillors over his letter to the government backing sanctions against Israel.
Exhibition chance to be heard
Exhibition chance to be heard
Art has taken on a special meaning for a Dunedin student battling chronic pain.
Dunedin hospital construction timeline revealed
Dunedin hospital construction timeline revealed
A six-month job capping piles and pouring concrete will kick off the resumption of work this month on the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building.
Otago scientists develop tool to estimate dementia risk
Otago scientists develop tool to estimate dementia risk
Dunedin scientists have helped develop an internationally groundbreaking tool that estimates a person's risk of getting dementia and other age-related diseases.
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Govt accused of ‘fear-mongering’
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Govt accused of ‘fear-mongering’
A Dunedin Youth MP has accused the government of using "fear-mongering" language to pressure them into changing their speeches.
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Beach transformed into city’s ‘ugliest’
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Beach transformed into city’s ‘ugliest’
A surfer's paradise has been transformed into the "ugliest beach in Dunedin" because the council has been "useless" at maintaining it, a Blackhead resident claims.
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
Metal run
Metal run
Bulk carrier ES Dignity glides past St Leonards as the sun rises yesterday morning. It was on its way to pick up 25,000 tonnes of scrap metal.
Something to buzz about
Something to buzz about
Invercargill resident Mia Padgett, 12, has a crack at the Beat the Buzz activity in the New Zealand International Science Festival hub in Meridian Mall, Dunedin.
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Delays add $40m to build cost: Hodgson
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Delays add $40m to build cost: Hodgson
A year of government dithering has added $40 million to the cost of the budget-squeezed new Dunedin hospital project, a former boss says.
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Houlahan joining race for mayoralty
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Houlahan joining race for mayoralty
Another councillor has joined Dunedin’s mayoralty race and she wants the city to be vibrant and affordable.
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Spider with ‘sinister bite’ controllable: pest expert
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Spider with ‘sinister bite’ controllable: pest expert
A Dunedin pest control specialist is confident the city has the capability to control the spread of a venomous spider with a "potentially sinister bite".
Concert in place of cancelled carnival
Concert in place of cancelled carnival
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is making up for the last-minute cancellation of Saturday’s event with a one-night-only indoor concert.
Dunedin in line for another drenching
Dunedin in line for another drenching; snow for parts of South
Dunedin looks set for another drenching in coming days, while other parts of the South could be in line for some more heavy snow.
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‘So sorry luv’: Dunedin jewel thief's note to victim
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‘So sorry luv’: Dunedin jewel thief's note to victim
A man burgled more than $8000 of jewellery and wrote a confusing message on the wall: "So sorry luv, U really are beautiful".
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‘Miracle’ two women survived fiery hybrid crash
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‘Miracle’ two women survived fiery hybrid crash
A witness says it was a "miracle" two women escaped from their crashed car before it was engulfed in flames.
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'It’s about respect': Resident hopes memorial step closer for unmarked Waitati graves
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'It’s about respect': Resident hopes memorial step closer for unmarked Waitati graves
A Waitati resident hopes a memorial to bring dignity to more than 100 unmarked graves of mental health patients is closer to becoming a reality.