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Brutal Dunedin murder 'ruined lives of two families'

The father of a Dunedin murder victim has spoken of his heartbreak at losing his "honest and hard-working" only son through such horrific circumstances.

All Otago to have lidar mapping

All Otago to have lidar mapping

The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.

On bail after alleged brawl

On bail after alleged brawl

A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.

Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation

The South Dunedin supermarket was closed for 18 days in February last year following numerous...

Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket

Woolworths has been hauled before the courts and admitted failing to control its Dunedin store’s rat infestation.

Measles case confirmed in Dunedin

Measles case confirmed in Dunedin

A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.

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Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak

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'Patently ridiculous': Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak

Andrew Simms has been accused of being more interested in campaigning for the next election than governing the city.

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Polytechnic chief executive resigns

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Polytechnic chief executive resigns

The chief executive of embattled Otago Polytechnic is leaving the organisation.

Downed cable halts traffic

Downed cable halts traffic

Ravensbourne Rd was closed to traffic for a short time about 8pm yesterday after an overhead cable came down on to the road.

Contribution recognised

Contribution recognised

A champion of digital archives at Dunedin Public Libraries has been awarded the service’s citation for this year.

New Fish & Game headquarters opened

Opening the new Otago Fish & Game offices (inset) in Mosgiel yesterday are (from left) Otago...

New Fish & Game headquarters opened

The new Otago Fish & Game headquarters on the outskirts of Mosgiel were opened yesterday, and have all the bells and whistles the organisation needs, its chief executive said.

Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm

Searching for secrets in Tulgey Wood are Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime cast members (from left...

Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm

The show starts near the street, with decorated trees and artificial flowery creations beckoning us to the theatre.

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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

University of Otago ophthalmology consultant and eye surgeon Dr Francesc March is calling for...

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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

A lack of vision and hearing examinations — especially in rest-homes — has prompted researchers to call for more government funding for annual checks.

Design inspired by Tongan culture wins award

Otago Polytechnic School of Architecture master’s student Mila Makasini with a visualisation of...

Design inspired by Tongan culture wins award

Connections to time, space and culture have propelled an Otago architecture student to the top of his class.

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One-way changes questioned

Cumberland St, central Dunedin, looking south towards the Jetty St overbridge. Under a traffic...

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One-way changes questioned

Separate truck lanes are in the pipeline for two one-way streets in the centre of Dunedin with questions raised about safety and the future of one small Dunedin business.

Barry Kloogh refused parole again

"I’m very upset with what’s happened to [my victims] ... I know that they’re desperate in some...

Barry Kloogh refused parole again

A disgraced financial adviser behind a $15.7 million Ponzi scheme continues to lack empathy for his victims, a psychologist says.

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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required

Oxford Court rest-home in Oxford St, South Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required

As another horror story emerges from Oxford Court rest-home, WorkSafe says it did not pay a visit as complaints were more about employment disputes and health issues.

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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device

St Brigid’s School pupils Cooper (left) and Connor McCook with the school’s new AED unit...

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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device

A Dunedin father of two boys - both with pacemakers - says he can rest a little easier now there is a defibrillator at their school.

Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl

A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.

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24/7 urgent healthcare service to start

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24/7 urgent healthcare service to start

An around-the-clock urgent healthcare service will start in Dunedin before Christmas, potentially easing pressure on the city hospital’s emergency department.

Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin

A slab of stolen pounamu. File photo: NZ Police

Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin

Almost a tonne of "brazenly paraded" stolen pounamu has been seized in Dunedin and a 29-year-old man arrested.

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