Davies too busy in 2023 for hospital
The high-powered troubleshooter brought in to fix Dunedin’s plagued hospital build previously quit the project because he was too busy with his day job.
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Developers slate cost increases as off-putting
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Developers slate cost increases as off-putting
Dunedin developers will still be put off from building new homes despite a council compromise to phase-in a steep increase in charges, a planner says.
Evening of food, rail and stars
Evening of food, rail and stars
Most of us have heard of Stars in Their Eyes, Dancing with the Stars, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.
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Man apologises after outburst during debate on lobbying for Bill
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Man apologises after outburst during debate on lobbying for Bill
A man who interrupted a Dunedin City Council committee meeting with an outburst during a debate about Israel has apologised.
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
A former Dunedin resident and budding beauty pageant contestant will be competing for the elusive top spot in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant five months after giving birth.
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Woman rammed car after argument; admits drink-driving
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Woman rammed car after argument; admits drink-driving
A Dunedin woman has admitted drunkenly ramming a car after an argument spiralled out of control, a court has heard.
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Call to control pets as kaka numbers grow
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Call to control pets as kaka numbers grow
Residents in certain areas of wider Dunedin are being urged to keep their cats and dogs "under control", as the city’s population of kākā continues to grow.
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
The University of Otago is back in the top 200 of world-ranked institutions in a major rankings table — and the vice-chancellor credits the work of staff and students.
Chills and thrills in midwinter dip
Chills and thrills in midwinter dip
King’s High School year 13 students brave the cold and take a dip at Dunedin’s St Clair’s Beach for their annual midwinter swim. Head prefect Seva Solomatenko, 17, said the tradition was something...
Albatrosses have their day
Albatrosses have their day
A northern royal albatross (toroa) chick sits on a nest at Dunedin’s Royal Albatross Centre at Harington Point, yesterday, the sixth annual World Albatross Day.
More than alcohol the issue — owner
More than alcohol the issue — owner
A North Dunedin liquor store owner says his business has been hit by students consuming less alcohol.
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Student jailed for rape at hall
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Student jailed for rape at hall
A Dunedin student who raped a woman in their hall of residence has been jailed after initially claiming he was the victim.
Octacan support ‘huge’
Octacan support ‘huge’
Winter support for those in need is in the can following yesterday’s annual Octacan campaign.
‘Father of gardening’ puts away his trowel
‘Father of gardening’ puts away his trowel
Dunedin's "father of gardening" is hanging up his gloves after almost 50 years.
61-year-old does burnout in front of South D cops
61-year-old does burnout in front of South D cops
A 61-year-old Dunedin man gave police an exclusive skid show as he revved his engine, fishtailed and did a burnout in front of them in South Dunedin.
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'That’s not normal': Driver's quick exit from flaming tractor
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'That’s not normal': Driver's quick exit from flaming tractor
A Dunedin tractor driver confused why there was so much "fog" clouding the rear windscreen had to jump to safety when the vehicle burst into flames.
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How they voted: Councillors split over Israel sanctions Bill
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How they voted: Councillors split over Israel sanctions Bill
A casting vote was needed to break the 7-7 deadlock as Dunedin city councillors voted on whether to support a Bill imposing sanctions on Israel,
Sounds of Swiss Alps echo across city
Sounds of Swiss Alps echo across city
They are loud and proud and know how to attract a crowd.
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City unites to share tactics for navigating frost
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City unites to share tactics for navigating frost
Slippery city streets sparked debate among Dunedin residents about the best method of keeping two feet firmly on the ground.
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New hospital build boss to get $2.5k a day
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New hospital build boss to get $2.5k a day
A corporate troubleshooter is being paid $2500 a day to lead the new Dunedin hospital’s build due to ministerial claims the project could drag down Health NZ without his leadership.