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Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

Career firefighters from all over Dunedin stopped work from noon until 1pm yesterday and took to the street to strike outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station.

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

Unpaid and overdue fines in Otago have risen in the past year as the amount of debt owed nears $10 million.

'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers

Isaac Horwood, 10, of Dunedin, plays the keyboard for shoppers at the Otago Farmers Market on...

'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers

A Dunedin 10-year-old wowed listeners at the Otago Farmers Market yesterday, even drawing a tear or two from some weary Christmas shoppers.

First stage of tunnels trail open

Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust chairman Brent Irving has a look around the Chain Hills Tunnel after...

First stage of tunnels trail open

The first section of a Dunedin cycle trail — 20 years in the making — has opened just in time for Christmas.

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

A Dunedin man who relentlessly pursued his former partner says he "turned into a monster" when drinking alcohol.

Airport’s biggest travel day

Katie Schofield, of Auckland, lifts up her niece Olivia Schofield, 6, as her brother, Alex...

Airport’s biggest travel day

Dunedin Airport was chocker with families reuniting for the holidays on its busiest day of the year yesterday.

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

Preparing for the Poniworks Summer Olympics fundraising event in Palmerston today, are (from left...

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

Oranga Tamariki is investigating allegations of abuse at a Will St youth remand home. PHOTO:...

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

A youth remand home run by Te Kāika has been shut down for nine months after allegations of abuse by caregivers.

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made a complaint about the conduct of another city councillor.

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

Tansy Hayden outside the now-pink former corner shop and upstairs dwelling, built for storekeeper...

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

A plan to convert an historic Dunedin corner store into a suburban cafe has hit opposition from a neighbour who has listed 15 reasons why it should not go ahead.

Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas

Dunedin foodbanks say they are prepared for when the Christmas rush begins - but are asking for donations so they can stay stocked up for the rest of summer.

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

Nataly Vitreras spent a week in Dunedin Hospital. Photo: supplied

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain and needed treatment at Dunedin Hospital says she's stuck in limbo and can't work while ACC investigates the case.

Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate

Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate

A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed after barraging a woman with sexual remarks and exposing his genitals to his female flatmate.

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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage

Dunedin archaeologist Rachel Wesley has been appointed to the Māori Heritage Council. She is seen...

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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage

A Dunedin archaeologist hopes her new governance role will be a chance to champion Māori sovereignty over their heritage.

Guerrilla gardening gets positive response

Otago Peninsula Community Board members Paul Pope and Emma Strybosch admire their self-described ...

Guerrilla gardening gets positive response

A spot of "guerrilla gardening" by Otago Peninsula’s elected officials has received rave reviews from the community.

Armed police guarding Dunedin properties

Armed police guarding Dunedin properties

Two properties are being guarded following an aggravated burglary in Dunedin last night, police say.

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Dumbbell killer wins appeal against life term

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Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin

A Dunedin man snapped for drink driving with a 4-year-old in the car took the child with him when fleeing police on foot.

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Pleased at health minister’s response

The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Pleased at health minister’s response

One of the people at the centre of the controversies over the Oxford Court rest-home says she is pleased the health minister replied to her letter.

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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

University of Otago physiology and Centre for Neuroendocrinology researchers (from left) Dr Jenny...

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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

The transition to menopause, known as peri-menopause, can bring a wide range of debilitating neurological symptoms in up to 75% of women.

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