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    Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher

    Tineke Jannink

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    Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher

    New Zealand’s diversifying population means interpreters are required at about 10,000 court trials and hearings every year.

    Four youths arrested

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    Four youths arrested

    Four people were arrested near Mosgiel last night after a report of dangerous driving on State Highway 1.

    Pilot to bring uni training to prison

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    Pilot to bring uni training to prison

    Returning to life on the outside can be challenging for Otago Corrections Facility prisoners on their release.

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    Work begins to repair South’s roads

    State Highway 1 north on Crawford St has been milled in preparation for resealing. PHOTO: GERARD...

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    Work begins to repair South’s roads

    Most of State Highway 1 from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Fairfield is set to have an asphalt seal this summer as part of a workload on the roads in the South.

    Visualising autism through artworks

    A self-portrait of Dunedin artist Tom Fox, created using ground-up chalk pastels dabbed on to...

    Visualising autism through artworks

    While some may see autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a hindrance, Tom Fox sees it as an asset — particularly when it comes to his art.

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    It rocks

    City and South Dunedin libraries manager Lynn Vare shows off some items from the community recording studio in the new South Dunedin Community Library, which opens today.

    Govt urged to prep for risks

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    Govt urged to prep for risks

    The release of a bioengineered infectious disease, a nuclear war in the northern hemisphere or a rogue artificial intelligence running amok — it all sounds like another cliche from a B-grade sci-fi...

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    Paintings find home in city’s libraries

    South African painter Thandi Sliepen stands in front of two of her paintings from her Aramoana...

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    Paintings find home in city’s libraries

    A South African artist can return home satisfied her paintings inspired by the northern coast of Dunedin have found a "safe haven" in the city’s libraries.

    Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel

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    Road spikes used as four arrested near Mosgiel

    A report of a vehicle being driven dangerously on State Highway 1 has been followed by deployment of road spikes near Mosgiel and four people being arrested.

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    Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

    Dunedin District Court. File photo: ODT

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    Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

    A shearer groped a woman in Ranfurly and earlier tried to drug his friend at a pub, a court has heard.

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    Drugs found in hidden chamber

    Daniel Mladenov. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Drugs found in hidden chamber

    The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.

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    Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

    Fireman Mike Taylor (left) and Hayden Smith, stand in front of a 30-year-old fire engine at the...

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    Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

    Dunedin's fire and emergency services are calling out for new equipment, after relying on 30-year-old appliances recently due to frontline trucks being out of action.

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Rugby fan Joshua Stewart is all smiles with the Ranfurly Shield in Dunedin yesterday as he gets...

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.

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    Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

    The victim of gang-related torture in Nelson over missing drugs had both his toes squeezed with a...

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    Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

    A Dunedin woman’s 24 hours of driving mayhem were caused by her being "off the rails" on meth, a court has heard.

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    Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

    Health Minister Simeon Brown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

    The government’s financial watchdog is warning about the risks of significant cost blow-outs to the new Dunedin hospital amid concerns about Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s (HNZ) capabilities.

    Ready for take-off

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    Ready for take-off

    A majestic-looking sea lion swaps the Otago Harbour for the Kitchener St helipad for a short time.

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    Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

    Half of the Helicopters Otago fleet of 10 dedicated rescue helicopters fly in tight formation...

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    Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

    The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.

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    DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

    Property services group manager, Anna Nilsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

    Consent hurdles mean the Dunedin City Council has missed out on $200,000 in government funding to help shift South Dunedin’s toxic tar.

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    Dunedin woman filed fake court document

    Courtney Findlater will be confined to her home for the next eight months. PHOTO: STAFF...

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    Motive for filing fake document unclear, woman says

    A Dunedin woman who filed a forged document with the court claims she is stumped as to why she did it.

    Range of historical bottles in show

    New Zealand Bottle Clubs national convener Warren Roberts holds a Bellarmine pottery wine bottle...

    Range of historical bottles in show

    A bull in a China shop would be a little distressing, but organisers say a bull in their 49th National Antique Bottle and Collectables Show would be "absolutely horrifying".
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