Preparation key in city’s response: mayor
Preparation key in city’s response: mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says preparation was vital to the city's response to the storm that battered much of Otago on Sunday and into yesterday morning.
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New upoko ‘humbled’
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New upoko ‘humbled’
The new leader of Puketeraki Marae says he is honoured by his appointment, which follows in the footsteps of his father and cousin.
Crash slows traffic on Dunedin motorway
Crash slows traffic on Dunedin motorway
A crash on Dunedin's southern motorway caused traffic delays for a time this morning.
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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study
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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study
Idealised images of perfect teeth that are ‘‘algorithmically amplified’’ on social media may erode the self-confidence of teenagers, a new study shows.
Another bout of heavy rain to hit Dunedin
Another bout of heavy rain to hit Dunedin
As Dunedinites continue the clean-up from the deluge that hit the city, MetService is warning that more heavy rain is on the way.
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Chickens can cross the road — but can they swim?
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Chickens can cross the road — but can they swim?
Craig Shaw has always wondered if chickens can swim.
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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill
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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill
A Dunedin octogenarian living in a small house with gas-fuelled hot water and stove has been wondering why his electricity bill is $500 a month.
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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer
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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer
A former staff member of a notorious ward in a Dunedin mental health facility says shutting it down is the only logical option.
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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'
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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'
A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the DCC was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and attack people.
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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills
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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills
A new educational programme aimed at building communication skills is turning toddlers into regular chatterboxes.
Video promoting city wins global accolade
Video promoting city wins global accolade
A video promoting Dunedin has won gold in the city promotion category at the US International Awards.
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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby
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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby
Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.
Wakari decision welcomed
Wakari decision welcomed
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.
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Stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’
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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’
Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.
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Confined and abused
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Confined and abused
Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.
New cancer therapy machine fully operational
New cancer therapy machine fully operational
Southern cancer patients are now being treated by Dunedin's new radiation therapy machine.
Bank to offer support to those hit by weather
Bank to offer support to those hit by weather
One bank has confirmed it is offering support for Otago residents who have been impacted financially by the severe weather sweeping the province.
Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen
Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen
Naseby is once again in a fairytale state after being blanketed in a thick layer of snow overnight.
‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers
‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers
As the big cranes arrive and more people begin working at the new Dunedin hospital site, there are going to be changes to the roads around the site.
Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery
Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery
Dunedin's emergency operations centre has closed as efforts transition from emergency to recovery in response to the significant rain event of the past two days.