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Straw speared girl's mouth roof in bike accident

Straw spears toddler's roof of mouth in South Island bike accident

Dunedin doctors are warning of the risks of metal straws after a South Island toddler got one impaled through the roof of her mouth after falling from her bike.

What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival

What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival

Harrison Vick, of Dunedin, watches his bottle rocket take flight at the University Oval during a bottle rocket competition on Saturday.

Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road

Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road

A woman who drove around South Dunedin on the wrong side of the road and in a dangerous manner did not have a licence, police say.

Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'

Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'

A Dunedin man who was ‘‘up drinking all night long’’ crashed into a bridge after heading out for a morning drive, police say.

Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced

A large audience in the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday witnessed the performance of works by two musical giants — one Māori and one German.

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Sewage spews into South D street

Surrey St was closed as a manhole was overflowing on Saturday. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Sewage spews into street

Residents of a South Dunedin street resorted to defecating in bags after its wastewater system was overwhelmed during the heavy rain on Saturday.

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The man in his 80s was living in a cottage in a retirement village when he sought help from...

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.

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Committee formed to look at any regional deals

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Committee formed to look at any regional deals

Otago regional councillors wary of a potential Otago Central Lakes regional deal claim its proposals could undermine the public health system, or the council’s role as a mining regulator, and say...

Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival

A glowing dragon exhales a smoke cloud over visitors eagerly waiting to be let into the Dunedin...

Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival

The Midwinter Carnival team says it is working towards a makeup event in the coming weeks after organisers had to cancel the second night of the carnival at the weekend because of heavy rain.

The physics behind a perfect punch

Martial mechanics. . .Emily Hall shows how combining karate and physics can deliver a powerful...

The physics behind a perfect punch

Physics and karate are about to collide in Dunedin.

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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks

A large sea lion yawns at the Steamer Basin. Two recreational fishers had been concerned about it...

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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks

A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.

Signing of build contract edges closer

Still waiting for work to begin on the Dunedin Hospital inpatient site. The outpatient building...

Signing of build contract edges closer

After years of delay, the government is finally edging closer to a contract with an Australian construction giant to build the new Dunedin hospital, the ODT understands.

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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience

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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience

A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says voters who want change should not be distracted by city councillor suggestions he lacks enough council experience.

Obituary: a man with a big, loving family

Foster parents Jim and Ann Dick with one of their charges. Photo: Jane Dawber

Obituary: a man with a big, loving family

Jim Dick was a proud family man and, over more than 40 years, he and his wife Ann fostered numerous children in their North East Valley home.

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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits

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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits

The days of circling St Clair on the hunt for an elusive carpark may be coming to an end as the Dunedin City Council moves ahead with parking changes in the area.

Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate

Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate

A former navy serviceman is being backed by Act New Zealand to ensure the Dunedin City Council is a tight ship, if he is elected.

Networks 'coped well' with downpour

After a day of heavy rain for the region, MetService has lifted all weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland.

Aim to make science ‘accessible’

Dr Michelle Thaller, ex-NASA scientist. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Aim to make science ‘accessible’

An American astronomer is hoping to break perceived barriers for understanding science at the science festival in Dunedin after working at Nasa for nearly 30 years.

New fleet of electric buses launched

Queenstown-based Otago regional councillor Alexa Forbes christens a new electric bus with a...

New fleet of electric buses launched

The ORC has launched a new fleet of electric buses and Orbus On Demand bus service - a ride-share service for Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont.

Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year

Mana Pounamu award recipients Jade Taani (left), 17, of Queen’s High School, and Camila Barns, 15...

Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year

A special milestone for an award ceremony celebrating Maori students across Otago helps a passionate educator’s legacy live on, her daughter says.

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