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    Ads for DCC CEO job to be out soon

    Advertising for the Dunedin City Council’s chief executive position is expected to start next week.

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    Fundraiser chance to repay community

    Portobello couple Claire and Neil Metcalfe are holding a Memorial Golf Tournament at the Otakou...

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    Fundraiser chance to repay community

    The parents of a young father who took his own life were ‘‘amazed’’ by the support they received from their community after the tragedy, and have decided to pay them back.

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    Mercy Hospital patient questions billing

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    Mercy Hospital patient questions billing

    A patient at Mercy Hospital feels he has been charged ‘‘creatively’’ for an operation.

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    Drink-driver avoids disqualification

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    Drink-driver avoids disqualification

    A Southland woman caught drink-driving with a child in her car has avoided a disqualification so she can drive her children around.

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    Poly head ready for settled year

    Otago Polytechnic chief executive Andrew McSweeney is looking forward to a stable and successful...

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    Poly head ready for settled year

    Otago Polytechnic’s new boss says there are no planned major restructures for this year, as the institution looks to get back on track after a turbulent period.

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    Call to stop, take a look at ‘fusion’ cross

    Monsignor Vincent Walker (left), Christa Wynn-Williams and the Very Rev Dr Graham Redding at the...

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    Call to stop, take a look at ‘fusion’ cross

    The Dunedin religious community is calling on people to stop and take a look at a largely overlooked sculpture in the centre of the city that is a symbol of city-wide co-operation.

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    Museum chairman’s fundraising efforts for new sprinklers continue

    Tūhura Otago Museum board chairman and University of Otago physics professor David Hutchinson is...

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    Museum chairman’s fundraising efforts for new sprinklers continue

    David Hutchinson is back in the water again this weekend, in his crusade to raise funds for a much-needed new fire sprinkler system at Tūhura Otago Museum.

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    Ukraine consul keen to deepen ties with NZ

    Ukraine honorary consul Olena Grubb is looking forward to strengthening academic and social ties...

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    Ukraine consul keen to deepen ties with NZ

    The Ukraine’s new honorary consul to the South Island says she has been impressed by New Zealanders’ knowledge and support of her country.

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    No rates relief via Aurora

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    No rates relief via Aurora

    A Dunedin city councillor has looked to Aurora Energy for a dividend to offset rates rises, as he warns a double-digit increase poses an ‘‘existential threat’’ to the council.

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    Otago prof to co-lead brain health partnership

    University of Otago brain researcher Prof Louise Parr-Brownlie will co-lead a new international...

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    Otago prof to co-lead brain health partnership

    Neurological and mental health disorders have now surpassed cardiovascular diseases as the leading causes of disability and mortality, affecting more than 3 billion people globally.

    Region top in use of ketamine

    Region top in use of ketamine

    Otago is leading the country in ketamine use as new data reveals the region is a particular hotbed for the increasingly popular party drug.

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    Petrol cans sell out amid oil price rise

    Mitre 10 Mega retail sales manager Nigel McCleery informs shoppers of the state of the petrol can...

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    Petrol cans sell out amid oil price rise

    Can't buy it. Can’t store it. Petrol is becoming hard to find, but never mind — simply do what many in the South are doing: hop on the bus.

    ‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns

    ‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns

    Just one year after ringing a bell marking the end of his cancer treatment, Noah Dobier, of Dunedin, is facing more aggressive intervention to rid him of the disease.

    Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Waikouaiti

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    Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Waikouaiti

    A motorcyclist is in a serious condition following a crash in Waikouaiti. 

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    Demand placing pressure on diesel supply

    Challenge McFarlanes Tyre manager Lang Inder welcomes more fuel after unprecedented demand ran...

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    Demand placing pressure on diesel supply

    Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.

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    Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML

    Dunedin Venues Management Ltd chief executive Paul Doorn will present a concept to councillors...

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    Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML

    Councillors will be asked to back a significant investment in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium so it can stage a wider range of events.

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    By-election candidate triggered bomb scare

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    By-election candidate triggered bomb scare

    A man whose actions triggered a bomb scare at a council is standing in the Dunedin City Council by-election.

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    ‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported

    Andrew Simms dealership general manager Kevin Schreuder says electric and hybrid vehicles sales...

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    ‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported

    Dunedin's car dealers are reporting a surge in electric vehicle sales, as concerns about fuel prices and availability grow.

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    Fenz hid information, firefighters claim

    Mike Taylor. Photo: Craig Baxter

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    Fenz hid information, firefighters claim

    Firefighters have accused their bosses of hiding vital information about their working conditions from the government.

    Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations

    Benedict Ong. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations

    A pay cut could be coming for embattled Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong, while he also faces code of conduct proceedings.
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