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It's official: Government signs contract for new Dunedin hopsital

After years of delay the government has finally signed a contract to build the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building. Australian construction giant CPB will undertake the build, as revealed by...

Cows wandering on road badly hurt in Outram crash

Cows wandering on road badly hurt in Outram crash

Two cows which had escaped their paddock were hit by separate cars and "severely injured" in Outram early this morning.

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Chick takes dip before first successful flight

The albatross chick moments before its first successful flight yesterday. Department of...

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Chick takes dip before first successful flight

It was second time lucky for a slightly sodden albatross chick after its first attempt at flight ended with a tumble from Taiaroa Head into Otago Harbour.

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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’

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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’

An attempt to revive a cycleway project in Dunedin’s student quarter is nothing more than "grandstanding" before next month’s election, an opponent says.

Mayoral candidate promises to deliver

Mayoral candidate promises to deliver

A paper run became part of Dunedin City Council candidate Benedict Ong’s mayoral run during campaigning yesterday.

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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years

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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years

The University of Otago aims to be in surplus over the next couple of years, despite "major" funding issues.

Canterbury resident Seth Buckley, 20, shreds a trick on a rail in the middle of the University of Otago campus during a Otago University Snow Sports Club and Red Bull Rail Jam at Union Lawn yesterday.

Pupils' work joins exhibition

Pupils' work joins exhibition

Halfway Bush School year 5 pupil Isla Srey, 10, and her peers show their artwork that will be displayed in an Otago Art Society gallery at the Dunedin Railway Station next month.

Rats! Supermarket facing $200k fine over infestation

A rat was photographed in the supermarket's deli section.

Rats! Supermarket facing $200k fine over infestation

A South Dunedin supermarket could face a bill of $200,000 for failing to control a rat infestation early last year.

Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians

Archie Auchinvole, Gabby Hawkins (centre) and Jen Gapuz are part of a nurse-led team specialising...

Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians

A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time.

Many teens worried about drug use

The number of Dunedin secondary school students who vape has increased significantly since the...

Many teens worried about drug use

While it appears smoking and drinking are ways for teens to rebel, Otago researchers have been stunned to find many of them are actually worried about their own use of drugs, including alcohol.

‘Just trying to have a laugh’

‘Just trying to have a laugh’

A Dunedin mayoral candidate’s late-night social media activity has landed him in hot water with the council’s electoral officer.

No large-scale ‘retreat’ from South Dunedin before 2100

No large-scale ‘retreat’ from South Dunedin before 2100

There will be no large-scale "retreat" from South Dunedin before the turn of the century, a new report suggests.

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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori

University of Otago students of Maori Maumahara Paringatai (left) and Lilli Baxter use poi while...

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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori

Tears were shed by a generation denied access to te reo when they heard the language sung loudly and proudly by Māori students at the University of Otago.

Monogamous chip-stealers backed for bird of year

Enterprise Dunedin destination manager and Dunedin Wildlife Hospital chairwoman Sian Sutton is...

Support for red-billed gulls to win Bird of the Year

They mate for life, successfully co-parent and spend their days having fun. However, their chip-thieving antics have given red-billed gulls a bad rap around town.

Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

The trial is being heard at the Timaru District Court. Photo: ODT files

Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

A prominent Otago man is "relieved" he has been cleared of sexual assault charges against him.

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Church’s apology deemed insincere

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Church’s apology deemed insincere

The Presbyterian Church has been slammed as insincere over a "performative" public apology to historical abuse survivors it plans to make in Dunedin next week.

Toys to trucks: Hot Wheels show in town

Heavy-duty big wheelers are tearing up the tarmac into Dunedin.

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Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride to start in November

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Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride to start in November

Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride will be under way before Christmas, the city council says.

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Second-hand cars hard to find: dealers

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Second-hand cars hard to find: dealers

A combination of tight supply, high carbon taxes and rising costs has led to a scarcity of second-hand cars, and the virtual death of a cheap second-hand runabout vehicle, dealers say.

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