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Depot asbestos contamination ‘no secret’

Razor wire-topped gates were recently erected by the Dunedin City Council to keep homeless people...

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Depot asbestos contamination ‘no secret’

Workers were warned not to go into parts of a bus depot which homeless people were sleeping in, due to health and safety concerns over asbestos, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.

Murderer’s lies reveal ‘arrogance’

Gurjit Singh’s father Nishan — his mother Swarn Kaur is consoled by family friend Hiran Patel in...

Murderer’s lies reveal ‘arrogance’

A Dunedin man has been jailed for life for the killing of his ex-employee, but the reason for his frenzied attack may never be known.

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Dunedin Emmy winner dies after cancer battle

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McNaughton remembered for ‘amazing’ contribution

Dunedin man Craig McNaughton, who was nominated for a second Emmy Award on the day he died, has been remembered for his huge contribution to revolutionising televised sport.

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Ongoing protest highlights pay equity

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Ongoing protest highlights pay equity

Union protesters gathered in Queens Gardens yesterday to highlight pay equity issues.

Outreach service options on table

The Oval tent village. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Outreach service options on table

The Dunedin City Council will consider options on a homeless outreach service at a closed-door meeting today.

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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes

Bars in the Octagon, central Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes

Not all owners of bars in Dunedin’s Octagon are jumping for joy at the prospect of relaxed laws on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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'Deadliest hedge' inspires new guidebook

Dunedin track and trail guidebook author Antony Hamel beside the ‘‘Oculus Hedge’’, in Braeburn St...

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'Deadliest hedge' inspires new guidebook

If you are an arborist or topiary enthusiast, this might send you over the hedge.

Putting a smile on your face

Laughter Yoga participants (from left) Michelle Gillanders, Charlotte Manley, 13, Rhonda Young, Clara-Jade Gillanders, 9, John Gillanders, Nicky Tāmati and Heather Hay at All Saints Anglican Hall...

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Trucking firms fear having to shed staff

R&R Hiab Services Ltd owner Ray Casey fears the worst from rising fuel prices. Photo: Supplied

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Trucking firms fear having to shed staff

An Otago transport company owner says it may only be a few months before he has to start reducing drivers’ hours, or, worst-case scenario, start laying staff off, if diesel prices continue to soar.