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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data

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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data

ACC says 2328 claims across Otago and Southland cost the taxpayer $55 million to help people recover - its highest point in six years.

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Large sum found after death

Bonus Bonds investors are due to receive a share of the $870 million remaining in the scheme....

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Large sum found after death

A drug-dealer found dead in a Dunedin motel room had more than $30,000 with him at the time.

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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th

University of Otago zoology and ancient ecologist Associate Prof Nic Rawlence is looking forward...

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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th

Only a true fan still has ‘‘tired, worn-out old VHS tapes’’ featuring their hero.

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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack

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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack

A Dunedin youth support worker has avoided a conviction after punching a stranger in the face, nearly causing him to go blind.

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Surfing siblings to take on world

Dunedin siblings Alexis Owen and Zara Owen will be representing New Zealand in El Salvador for...

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Surfing siblings to take on world

A pair of Dunedin siblings will represent New Zealand on the world stage at an international surfing competition in El Salvador.

City thrives in nature competition

Otto Hyink with a photograph taken at the Woodhaugh Gardens entrance of a fungi which is...

City thrives in nature competition

A dedicated beekeeper’s passion for mushrooms has catapulted Dunedin past Auckland in a friendly nature competition.

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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics

An off-licence renewal application for Caversham Liquor has been opposed by police. PHOTO: PETER...

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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics

A Dunedin bottle store owner has accused police of bullying and using ‘‘pressure tactics’’ in their bid to oppose its liquor licence.

Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return

Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return

Workers at Moana Pool prepare to hoist the main pool’s bulkhead back into the water yesterday morning.

Exhibition to mark milestone

Artsenta director Paul McLellan-Smith is seeking interest from artists to mark the gallery’s 40th...

Exhibition to mark milestone

Non-profit art studio Artsenta is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a community art exhibition at the Otago Museum.

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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined

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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined

Paediatric services are being stretched beyond breaking point in the South, as the Southern health district has been forced to decline more than 6000 referrals in the past three years alone.

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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’

Dunedin North Intermediate principal Heidi Hayward talks about the new school curriculum. PHOTO:...

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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’

A new draft school curriculum is ‘‘unteachable’’, ‘‘rushed’’ and was ‘‘written in secret’’ without sector input, the vice-president of the principals’ federation says.

Voters ‘running out of time’: official

Electoral official Cormac Tobin will be outside Dunedin’s Civic Centre to collect last-minute...

Voters ‘running out of time’: official

Voters are ‘‘running out of time’’ to have their say as the deadline for the Dunedin City Council by-election looms.

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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start

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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start

Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride will begin in the coming weeks despite initial expectations the project would be complete this month.

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Ong intent on harming city: Simms

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Ong intent on harming city: Simms

The latest confidentiality breach from controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is a ‘‘sinister escalation of his behaviour’’, another councillor says.

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'Covid killed us': Historic furniture firm shutting up shop

Otago Furniture chief executive Allister Sneddon with half-made chairs at the company’s Dunedin...

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'Covid killed us': Historic furniture firm shutting up shop

One of Dunedin’s oldest companies, Otago Furniture, is closing its doors.

Netball festival day brings cheer

Netball festival day brings cheer

Pupils from Fairfield School’s netball team (from left, rear) Elise Tomlin, 12, Bailey Donaldson, 12, Taylor Brown, 11, Indi Van Betuw, 12, Emma Solomon, 12, (front, from left) Isla Hill, 12,...

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Boy's ‘indescribable terror' as he was abused by Dunedin piano teacher

Christopher Todman was sentenced to 18 months’ intensive supervision for sexual offending against...

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Boy's ‘indescribable terror' as he was abused by Dunedin piano teacher

A former Dunedin piano teacher involved in a local church has been ordered to address his attraction to young boys.

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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands

Bass/baritone Jonathan Lemalu is to receive an honorary doctor of music degree at tomorrow’s...

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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands

Dunedin opera singer Jonathan Lemalu is not surprised he will have to ‘‘sing for his supper’’ when he returns to the town hall stage tomorrow for two University of Otago graduation ceremonies.

Blue cod hooked for dinner

Blue cod hooked for dinner

Leroy Rust, of Dunedin, holds one of the blue cod he caught while kayak fishing off the coast at St Clair Beach yesterday.

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Call for urgency on lead paint issue

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Call for urgency on lead paint issue

A Dunedin City Council by-election candidate who used to chair a committee responsible for regulatory matters is calling for urgency to resolve a thorny issue affecting redevelopment.

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