Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
‘‘Earth-shattering’’ allegations of child abuse against a prominent sportsman do not match the character of the man, his lawyer says.
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Warning of 'severe gales' for South
Warning of 'severe gales' for South
Forecasters are warning of "severe gales" in Dunedin and Clutha tonight and tomorrow as a front barrels into the South.
30 schools take the stage on last day of Polyfest
30 schools take the stage on last day of Polyfest
Yesterday, about 30 schools performed before the closing of Otago Polyfest at the Edgar Centre.
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School hit hard by ‘multitude’ of illnesses
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School hit hard by ‘multitude’ of illnesses
A Dunedin primary school is being hit hard by sickness as a late flu season continues to plague students and teachers across Otago.
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Two beleaguered national chains are reopening most of their stores for fire sales - but Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain will have to wait.
Hydrofoiling providing buzz and ‘lots of waves’
Hydrofoiling providing buzz and ‘lots of waves’
After more than 30 years surfing, Nick Smart took up hydrofoiling two years ago and he has not looked back.
Waxing them till lyrical for child cancer
Waxing them till lyrical for child cancer
A group of follically-challenged Dunedin men, unable to take part in a head-shave, are baring their chests in support of Kiwi children with cancer.
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Warmest winter for some
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Warmest winter for some
Warmer than average temperatures meant several places in Southland had their warmest winters on record this year.
Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Nearly 700 children from 90 schools competed at the Otago Primary Schools Sport Association Cross Country at Kaikorai Valley College.
Town's history etched into fabric of NZ
Town's history etched into fabric of NZ
Karitane extends around the shore of the Waikouaiti River estuary.
Five Roads landmark’s time has come
Five Roads landmark’s time has come
An excavator removes a 300m-long hedge from the Otago Taieri A&P showgrounds on Gordon Rd, at Five Roads, near Mosgiel.
Winds on way for Dunedin as more wild weather bears down
Winds on way for Dunedin as more wild weather bears down
Strong winds are bearing down on parts of the South, including Dunedin, as some more wild weather whips up the country.
One confirmed dead in highway crash near Dunedin
One confirmed dead in highway crash near Dunedin
One person died in the serious crash between a motorcycle and a car which closed the highway south of Dunedin yesterday.
‘Very proud’ to open new school site
‘Very proud’ to open new school site
Seven years, three prime ministers and one dream later, a new site for a Dunedin school for children with special needs has been opened.
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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses
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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses
Under-staffing at Dunedin Hospital could become a life-or-death matter, nurses say, after data was released showing the extent of the problem.
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Heavily intoxicated Dunedin woman crashed with baby in car
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Heavily intoxicated Dunedin woman crashed with baby in car
An intoxicated and "incoherent" Dunedin woman has admitted causing a car crash with a 1-year old in the back seat.
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Birth injury possible factor in baby's injuries: expert
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Birth injury possible factor in baby's injuries: expert
A medical professional says a baby’s rib fractures could have been caused at birth, rather than at the hands of a prominent sportsman.
Sonny Chin given home detention for indecent assault
Sonny Chin given home detention for indecent assault
A self-proclaimed “massage master” who was previously jailed for groping his clients will not return to prison over another molestation.
Teen identified as mystery black-clad biker
Teen identified as mystery black-clad biker
Police have thanked the public after tracking down a speeding black-clad biker who allegedly sped away from them at high speed north of Dunedin.
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Council candidate queries roof costs
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Council candidate queries roof costs
A construction industry veteran standing for council says the Edgar Centre’s leaky roof could be fixed for a fraction of the more than $15 million budgeted.