City thrives in nature competition
A dedicated beekeeper’s passion for mushrooms has catapulted Dunedin past Auckland in a friendly nature competition.
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
A Dunedin youth support worker has avoided a conviction after punching a stranger in the face, nearly causing him to go blind.
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Large sum found after death
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Large sum found after death
A dug-dealer found dead in a Dunedin motel room had more than $30,000 with him at the time.
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
The Dunedin City Council has raked in more than $120,000 in Sunday parking revenue six months since the policy came into force.
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Surfing siblings to take on world
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Surfing siblings to take on world
A pair of Dunedin siblings will represent New Zealand on the world stage at an international surfing competition in El Salvador.
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
A Dunedin bottle store owner has accused police of bullying and using ‘‘pressure tactics’’ in their bid to oppose its liquor licence.
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DCC lead stance prompts debate
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DCC lead stance prompts debate
The Dunedin City Council’s controversial stance about redevelopment and residual lead in soil prompted a lot of discussion among government officials and advisers.
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
After 20 years away from Dunedin, the city’s new pools manager is thrilled to dive headfirst into his role.
Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Workers at Moana Pool prepare to hoist the main pool’s bulkhead back into the water yesterday morning.
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
Plans to revive an abandoned area in Port Chalmers once slated for state housing has the approval of most Dunedin City by-election candidates.
Exhibition to mark milestone
Exhibition to mark milestone
Non-profit art studio Artsenta is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a community art exhibition at the Otago Museum.
Mothers going without to feed children: study
Mothers going without to feed children: study
In a bid to avoid anaemia, chronic illness and developmental delays in their infants, New Zealand mothers are going to great lengths to ensure their children are fed well — often at the expense of...
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
Only a true fan still has ‘‘tired, worn-out old VHS tapes’’ featuring their hero.
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Violence against health workers highlighted
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Violence against health workers highlighted
Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
A visit to a naval base sealed the deal for two Dunedin secondary students who are planning to sign up for a life on the high seas.
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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined
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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined
Paediatric services are being stretched beyond breaking point in the South, as the Southern health district has been forced to decline more than 6000 referrals in the past three years alone.
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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
A new draft school curriculum is ‘‘unteachable’’, ‘‘rushed’’ and was ‘‘written in secret’’ without sector input, the vice-president of the principals’ federation says.
Voters ‘running out of time’: official
Voters ‘running out of time’: official
Voters are ‘‘running out of time’’ to have their say as the deadline for the Dunedin City Council by-election looms.
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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start
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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start
Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride will begin in the coming weeks despite initial expectations the project would be complete this month.