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    Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

    A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.

    Restoring a piece of history

    New owner Wade Nicholson works on a shed at the historic Deborah Bay Lewis Cottage which he...

    Restoring a piece of history

    A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

    A refugee who filmed himself sexually abusing a woman as her child protested has been declined parole.

    Drink-driver found lying in road: police

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    Drink-driver found lying in road: police

    A drink-driver found lying in the road has been taken to hospital after crashing into a power pole, police say.

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Dunedin City Library rare books and special collections librarian Julian Smith holds a letter...

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

    The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.

    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

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    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

    Overnight closures are scheduled for parts of State Highway 1 in Dunedin from next week for roadworks.

    Fears for safety of missing Dunedin tramper

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    Fears for safety of missing Dunedin tramper

    Friends are worried for the safety of a Dunedin man missing for a week after going tramping near Lake Ohau.

    Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building

    Fire crews were called to the Mosgiel building about 9am today. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building

    A fire investigator has been notified following a blaze in an Mosgiel industrial estate this morning.

    Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay

    The assault took place at Bayfield Park yesterday, police say. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN (file)

    Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay

    Dunedin police are seeking more information about an alleged assault in the Andersons Bay area.

    Return equipment, HNZ pleads

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    Return equipment, HNZ pleads

    Health New Zealand Southern staff are asking former patients to return overdue equipment — no questions asked.

    Building on foundational work

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    Building on foundational work

    Contractors were back to work on the Dunedin hospital site yesterday.

    David among goliaths

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    David among goliaths

    The Whangarei-registered yacht Prospero crosses the harbour basin where Viking Venus (left) and Maersk Rio India are berthed. 

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    Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period

    The Hendl, Roy, McMillan, Cunninghame and Clark families from Southland are enjoying their summer...

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    Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period

    The long-awaited summer in the South is taking its time arriving, especially in Dunedin, where cloud and a lack of sunshine marked the peak holiday period.

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    Praise, appreciation for Radich

    Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich speaks last year outside the new inpatient building. PHOTO:...

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    Praise, appreciation for Radich

    Shocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach.

    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

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    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

    A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say.

    Wendy statue's model winging way to town

    Clockwise from right: The statue of 'Wendy and her Attendants' at the Dunedin Botanic Garden; a...

    Wendy statue's model winging way to town

    The inspiration for a celebrated 60-year-old sculpture at the Dunedin Botanic Garden will soon make her first visit to the site.

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    Founder’s decanter given to library

    Dunedin City and South Dunedin Libraries manager Lynn Vare holds a 150-year-old Bohemian ruby...

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    Founder’s decanter given to library

    What looks like a high-end, extremely expensive bottle of vino, is actually a historic 150-year-old whisky decanter.

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    Campaign spending returns highlight role of donations

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    Campaign spending returns highlight role of donations

    Donations abound in the returns of Otago Regional Council’s highest election campaign spenders.

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    Time, effort for city remembered

    Jules Radich and his partner Pam Walker shortly after he was confirmed as mayor in 2022. PHOTO:...

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    Time, effort for city remembered

    He was no longer Dunedin’s mayor, but Jules Radich was poised to maintain some influence in shaping the city’s future.
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