New DCC chief executive 'ready to get stuck in'
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Former Hamilton council boss Richard Briggs says he is coming south "ready to get stuck in" after being named the Dunedin City Council's new chief executive.
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin is at the centre of an investigation into the deaths of two basketball players in the Philippines.
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures will come alive at this year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
A Dunedin man arrested last year after police seized a huge haul of pounamu has finally been charged in relation to the taonga.
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Otago medical students will have three fewer regions to choose from when it comes to their placements from 2029.
Man and machine team up to fell pine
Man and machine team up to fell pine
An arborist (right, wearing orange) clings to the trunk of a pine as a branch he has cut is lowered by crane.
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Craft group shocked by card with ‘downright nasty’ message
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Craft group shocked by card with ‘downright nasty’ message
In the wake of the closure of the Crofters Yarn community knitting group’s Wakari base, someone has sent a "downright nasty" and "cowardly" card in the post, saying: "Karma. Goodbye Crofters Yarn".
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Rewarding to watch gardeners grow
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Rewarding to watch gardeners grow
As groceries become increasingly expensive in New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is helping Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenants to put food on the table by showing them how to grow it.
Wasted man attacks Dunedin bar manager
Intoxicated man attacks Dunedin bar manager
A Dunedin bar manager was socked in the face when an allegedly drunk and drugged-up patron began to rain down blows on him.
Senior Dunedin public servant attacked partner
Senior Dunedin public servant who attacked ex-partner keeps identity secret
A senior public servant has been told never to drink again after a sustained attack on his former partner.
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
A Dunedin businessman facing rape charges has a medical condition affecting his genitals which he would not want the accuser to see, his lawyer said.
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Baby killer back behind bars
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Baby killer back behind bars
A man who killed a 7-month-old baby is back in prison after using drugs while on parole.
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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test
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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test
A "game changing" blood test aimed at identifying people with colorectal cancer quicker and reducing New Zealand’s colonoscopy waiting lists is about to be rolled out across Otago and Southland.
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Anger at Wakari decision
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Anger at Wakari decision
Angry staff in a troubled Dunedin mental health ward fear it could be closed instead of refurbished.
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Law faculty exam errors disappoint
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Law faculty exam errors disappoint
A University of Otago student has told the Otago Daily Times he is losing faith in the law faculty after yet another exam blunder.
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'It's unreal': Dunedin mechanic achieves NZ first
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'It's unreal': Dunedin mechanic achieves NZ first
Lily Davies always had an uncanny knack of knowing the right spanners to hand to her dad when he was fixing the family car or his tractor.
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Dunedin rape accused described as 'sex maniac'
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Dunedin rape accused described as 'sex maniac'
A woman who claims she was pushed against the wall by a Dunedin businessman did not report it at the time, despite speaking to police soon after.
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Dunedin firm's access blocked by hospital works
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Dunedin firm's access blocked by hospital works
A Dunedin company which discovered entry to its business was changed massively overnight continues to juggle things but says hospital contractor CPB has owned its errors.
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Patent pending for biotech tool
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Patent pending for biotech tool
As the effects of global warming increase, Otago researchers have come up with a biotech ‘‘tool’’ that will help certain plants survive harsh environmental conditions.
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ORC to consult on bus fare changes
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ORC to consult on bus fare changes
Zones are back on the table for Otago bus users on the same day as Labour made a pitch to ride the buses for $10 a week.