Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin yesterday.
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Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.
Unexplained death in Great King St
Unexplained death in Great King St
Residents in Central Dunedin may see an increased police presence today after a person died in unknown circumstances in Great King St, North Dunedin.
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Peters in firing line at port speech
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Peters in firing line at port speech
A minister's speech about the upcoming inland port was derailed after protesters showed up in droves and made a ruckus outside Port Otago.
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
The Dunedin Hospital emergency department is not a hellhole, but its needs are complex and a victim of many forces, the former head of the department says.
Stolen bike ride ends badly
Stolen bike ride ends badly
A Dunedin man’s night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended with a visit to the hospital after he crashed and broke his leg.
Tulip mania made its way south once
Tulip mania made its way south once
A visitor to the Dunedin Railway Station frolics behind a bed of tulips yesterday, which have bloomed, undeterred by the recent cold snap.
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.
Watersports foiled by wipeout
Watersports foiled by wipeout
Dunedin hydrofoiler Selwyn McCracken battled a crosswind at St Clair yesterday morning.
Obituary: passionate voice for youth
Obituary: passionate voice for youth
Former Queen’s High School principal Dame Patricia Harrison was a beloved educator and community leader.
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Works set to aid flood resilience
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Works set to aid flood resilience
Dunedin's mayor hopes an upcoming programme of work will set the city up to better cope with future weather events.
Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated
Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated
Dunedin police are investigating after a person died in unknown circumstances.
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed
Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
Michelin star chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two from two Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturers.
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
A University of Otago oncology professor says the government cancer treatment targets have become "meaningless" and need to be rewritten.
Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'
Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'
If you're planning any outdoor activities this weekend in Dunedin look away now.
Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike
Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike
A Dunedin man's night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended in hospital when he broke a leg crashing it.
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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly
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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly
Dunedin’s wildlife and conservation community are celebrating the life of Dame Jane Goodall.
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Wallaby eradication project launched
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Wallaby eradication project launched
Dogs, drones and trail cameras have been given the task of cleansing Dunedin of the infamous — and imported — wallabies.
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
A major symposium in Dunedin on cancer research features two guest speakers who have been on the frontline of health’s information wars.