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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.
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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded
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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded
A Dunedin lawyer is facing a $25,000 bill after an aggrieved client warned him "you f..... with the wrong person".
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Unwitting link to Epstein avoided
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Unwitting link to Epstein avoided
A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
There are concerns it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, after multiple drivers have reported losing control of their vehicles on a slippery section of Portobello Rd.
Iranian community calls for international intervention
Iranian community calls for international intervention
The Dunedin Iranian community is calling for international intervention as violent unrest unfolds in their country.
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
A wholesale rethink of the Dunedin City Council’s capital spending programme looms, as councillors weigh potential ramifications of rates capping.
Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
A man found asleep at the wheel in Dunedin had allegedly taken an "absolutely ludicrous" cocktail of drugs including MDMA, methamphetamine and Ritalin, police say.
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
Growth for the sake of growth could lead to poor development and unintended consequences if not properly regulated, the Dunedin City Council warns.
Work on bypass route continues
Work on bypass route continues
Work to improve traffic connections bypassing central Dunedin will be complete by August, the city council says.
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Wendy model visits statue for first time
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Wendy model visits statue for first time
For most of her life, Catherine Lee has known the sculpture as a photograph on a mantelpiece.
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
The Green Party is launching an ambitious and potentially divisive campaign to capture the Dunedin seat from Labour.
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
A Dunedin wildlife hospital suspects modern windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in our native wood pigeon/kererū.
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
A pair of masked men possibly wielding tomato sauce are being hunted by Dunedin police after a crime spree involving smashed cars, food waste and broken plates.
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
An alleged drunk driver led officers on a nearly 20-minute chase on foot after jumping down a cliff and on to a Dunedin beach, police say.
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Charity persistently late in filing financial returns
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Charity persistently late in filing financial returns
Dunedin health charity Te Kāika, which is under investigation, has repeatedly been allowed to miss deadlines for filing crucial financial reports.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Man appears in court after fatal Port Chalmers crash
Man appears in court after fatal Port Chalmers crash
A person has been arrested and charged following a crash in Port Chalmers left a person dead and one seriously injured in a horror 48 hours on Otago roads.
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
A witness to Friday night's fatal crash in Port Chalmers says residents had noticed the vehicle being driven recklessly in the area before it smashed into a power pole.