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Problematic intersection likely to be widened
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Problematic intersection likely to be widened
A plan to improve motorist visibility at a prominent and problematic Dunedin intersection has received broad support.
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
A "relentless" repeat stalker, who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home, has avoided another stint behind bars — but only just.
Work set to accelerate as milestone reached
Work set to accelerate as milestone reached
The new Dunedin hospital project has reached a significant construction milestone, with the site expected to start filling up with workers and emerging from the ground next year.
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
A jury has heard of how a Dunedin man bought a knife just hours before allegedly stabbing his former employee to death.
Seal of upheaval
Seal of upheaval
It was a decent morning for a stroll along the Esplanade at St Clair and walkers were joined by a sea lion, which created quite a commotion for about 15 minutes.
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‘Shameful’: NZ handed Dirty Ashtray Award
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‘Shameful’: NZ handed Dirty Ashtray Award
In a "shameful" moment on the international stage, New Zealand was handed a Dirty Ashtray Award this week.
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Going on strike ‘last resort’ for firefighters
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Going on strike ‘last resort’ for firefighters
Dunedin firefighters are working with equipment that's some of the "oldest in the country" - just one of the reasons they took to the streets after union negotiations failed again.
Reimagined Nutcracker a delight
Reimagined Nutcracker a delight
The Royal NZ Ballet's reimagined version of The Nutcracker is more in keeping with a Southern Hemisphere and very Kiwi Christmas - and still magical.
Virtues of new tech extolled
Virtues of new tech extolled
Development is under way on new technology designed to improve the patient experience at the new Dunedin hospital.
Students able to resit exam
Students able to resit exam
Students who sat a law exam that contained "obvious errors" will have the option to resit it next year.
Fighting for the hospital till the end
Fighting for the hospital till the end
Obituary: Robert James McKinlay Gardner — "Mac" to everyone — was a gifted scientist and clinician with a speciality in patients who had severe genetic conditions.
Geneticist Mac Gardner. Inset: his classic textbook. ALL PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
MAC GARDNER
Clinical geneticist
Mac Gardner protesting hospital cuts. Inset: his Wellington billboards.
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Trust, PSA ordered to attend mediation
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Trust, PSA ordered to attend mediation
Nearly five years after a collective employment agreement at the Able Charitable Trust expired, the ERA has ordered the Dunedin mental health and addiction support charity and a union to attend mediation "as soon as possible".
Headbutting rams key to research
Headbutting rams key to research
It is a no-brainer really.
Pile work caps milestone for new Dunedin Hospital
Pile work caps milestone for new Dunedin Hospital
The completion of pile capping at the site of the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building has been hailed as a "major achievement" by the health minister.
'Incomplete decapitation': Murder victim's injuries detailed
'Incomplete decapitation': Murder victim's injuries detailed
A Dunedin man died as a result of the repeated "slashing or sawing" of his neck, a pathologist says.
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Arson accused 'used Molotov cocktails' to torch Dunedin house
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Arson accused 'used Molotov cocktails' to torch Dunedin house
A man is accused of throwing multiple Molotov cocktails through a window of a Dunedin house that was gutted by the ensuing fire.
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Principals in favour of social media ban
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Principals in favour of social media ban
The success of a school cellphone ban should pave the way for stopping under-16s from using social media, two Dunedin principals say.
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Spotlight moment for young Dunedin dancer
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Spotlight moment for young Dunedin dancer
A mother's decision to send all her children to the same after-school activity has propelled a Dunedin boy on to the stage.
Boozed Dunedin driver in near-miss with dog walker
Boozed Dunedin driver in near-miss with dog walker
A Dunedin drink-driver who swerved onto the pavement and almost ran over a dog walker blew nearly six times over the legal alcohol limit.
Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim
Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim
A “relentless” repeat stalker who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home has avoided another stint behind bars – but only just.