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    Unexplained death in Great King St

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    Unexplained death in Great King St

    Residents in Central Dunedin may see an increased police presence today after a person died in unknown circumstances in Great King St, North Dunedin.

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    Peters in firing line at port speech

    Protesters gather outside the gates of Port Otago after spotting Minister of Rail and Minister of...

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    Peters in firing line at port speech

    A minister's speech about the upcoming inland port was derailed after protesters showed up in droves and made a ruckus outside Port Otago.

    Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'

    John Chambers. Photo: supplied

    Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'

    The Dunedin Hospital emergency department is not a hellhole, but its needs are complex and a victim of many forces, the former head of the department says.

    Stolen bike ride ends badly

    Photo: ODT files

    Stolen bike ride ends badly

    A Dunedin man’s night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended with a visit to the hospital after he crashed and broke his leg.

    Tulip mania made its way south once

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Tulip mania made its way south once

    A visitor to the Dunedin Railway Station frolics behind a bed of tulips yesterday, which have bloomed, undeterred by the recent cold snap.

    Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies

    Dunedin DJ TRON (real name Vanessa Cook) (left) with Fresh Light Frequencies organiser Rosie Hill...

    Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies

    Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.

    Watersports foiled by wipeout

    Watersports foiled by wipeout

    Dunedin hydrofoiler Selwyn McCracken battled a crosswind at St Clair yesterday morning.

    Obituary: passionate voice for youth

    Obituary: passionate voice for youth

    Former Queen’s High School principal Dame Patricia Harrison was a beloved educator and community leader. 

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    Works set to aid flood resilience

    Jules Radich. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Works set to aid flood resilience

    Dunedin's mayor hopes an upcoming programme of work will set the city up to better cope with future weather events.

    Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

    Police prepare to erect a tent at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

    Dunedin police are investigating after a person died in unknown circumstances.

    Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed

    Dunedin Hospital. Photo: ODT Files

    Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed

    Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.

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    Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised

    Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturer Juliane Tautz (left) and bachelor of...

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    Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised

    Michelin star chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two from two Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturers.

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    Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’

    Chris Jackson. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’

    A University of Otago oncology professor says the government cancer treatment targets have become "meaningless" and need to be rewritten.

    Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'

    Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'

    If you're planning any outdoor activities this weekend in Dunedin look away now.

    Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

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    Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

    A Dunedin man's night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended in hospital when he broke a leg crashing it. 

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    'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly

    The late Dame Dr Jane Goodall, during a public talk at the Regent Theatre in 2017. PHOTO: NEVILLE...

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    'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly

    Dunedin’s wildlife and conservation community are celebrating the life of Dame Jane Goodall.

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    Wallaby eradication project launched

    A Bennett’s wallaby foraging the forest floor. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Wallaby eradication project launched

    Dogs, drones and trail cameras have been given the task of cleansing Dunedin of the infamous — and imported — wallabies.

    Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers

    Grant Robertson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers

    A major symposium in Dunedin on cancer research features two guest speakers who have been on the frontline of health’s information wars.

    'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

    Winston Peters used a side entrance to evade a large group of protesters chanting "Shame on you" at Port Chalmers.

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    Board won't say when Columba principal returning

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    Board won't say when Columba principal returning

    The principal of a Dunedin secondary school has been on leave since July and will not be returning for term 4.
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