Bridge club to mark 90 years of play
The Otago Bridge Club is dealing a winning hand as it prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
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No breakdown of data on breakdowns: Fenz
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No breakdown of data on breakdowns: Fenz
Firefighters are ‘‘astonished’’ their employers don't keep exact records of truck breakdowns, after being told for months they were ‘‘exaggerating the truth’’ about the fragility of their fleet.
Council’s capital spend programme unclear
Council’s capital spend programme unclear
Plan for the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure remain up in the air, as uncertainty lingers about how the programme is going right now.
Middlemarch family flees burning home, busy day for crews
Middlemarch family flees burning home, busy day for crews
It was a particularly busy day for firefighters, called to five serious blazes throughout the South.
All Saints’ fruit, veges scheme returns
All Saints’ fruit, veges scheme returns
Fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables are on the menu once again, as the All Saints’ Fruit & Veges scheme gets under way for the year.
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‘Critic’ size cut a mistake by OUSA: former editor
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‘Critic’ size cut a mistake by OUSA: former editor
The Otago University Students’ Association has not ruled out returning Critic Te Arohi to a more comprehensive format if the student community wants that.
Service to check in on disabled
Service to check in on disabled
A new visiting service ensures disabled people are safe and supported.
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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’
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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’
A trio of leaders in diverse fields shared their experiences and accomplishments with Dunedin women over breakfast.
Shelduck season set, shooting starts
Shelduck season set, shooting starts
Parries are back on the menu from today.
Toitū towing victims get apology for signage
Toitū towing victims get apology for signage
Those fined for parking in areas for cruise ship buses outside Toitū will get a reprieve as an olive branch is offered for those who have been hit in the pocket.
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Extra guards at meetings for me: Ong
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Extra guards at meetings for me: Ong
A Dunedin city councillor says he is not a safety risk and an increased presence of security guards ‘‘stationed specifically’’ for him is a waste of resources.
Beachgoers thrilled by sweltering sun surprise
Beachgoers thrilled by sweltering sun surprise
St Kilda Beach was heaving yesterday as crowds swarmed to take a dip and escape the sweltering heat.
‘Boom’ shakes town as ordinance disposed
‘Boom’ shakes town as ordinance disposed
Fears that ‘‘one of Trumpy’s missiles might have went the wrong direction’’ spread through Waikouaiti after a loud ‘‘boom’’ rattled windows and floorboards yesterday.
Fatal crash near Karitane
Fatal crash near Karitane
One person has died following a serious crash near Karitane.
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Customer information visibility ‘dangerous’
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Customer information visibility ‘dangerous’
A Dunedin bank’s layout has been slammed as potentially ‘‘dangerous’’ after computer screens showing customer information were found to be visible through a street-facing window.
Standing for pay equity
Standing for pay equity
Members of the NZ Nurses’ Organisation, along with supporters, wear purple in solidarity to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday and support those fighting for pay equity in NZ.
Hospital's 'approved budget' higher than previously claimed
Hospital's 'approved budget' higher than previously claimed
The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital is just over $2 billion, though the government continues to use a figure $174 million less than that.
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
Work will start next week on the construction of 13 town houses on the site of the now demolished North East Valley Baptist Church.
Neighbours' dispute turns violent in Dunedin
Neighbours' dispute turns violent in Dunedin
A woman was punched in the face when an argument between neighbours escalated in a Dunedin suburb.
Dunedin man jailed for child sexual exploitation material
Dunedin man jailed for child sexual exploitation material
A 30-year-old Dunedin man has been jailed for distributing photos and videos showing children abused "in the most violent ways".