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Staffing, resource issues plague ED

If the ED is the canary in the Dunedin Hospital coalmine, then there is cause to worry about the bird’s health. Matthew Littlewood looks into the present situation and wonders whether there is a way out.

‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity

Alice Sinclair celebrates her 90th birthday with a host of family and friends at the Dunedin...

‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity

A 90-year-old Mosgiel woman had the time of her life — literally — as dozens made the flight from Perth to celebrate her birthday with a grand tour of her past.

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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters

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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters

The timing was not ideal, but completion of a key construction project at Port Chalmers could be vital for the region’s growth and it came in $1 million under budget.

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Acquitted given permanent name suppression

The man appeared at Timaru District Court yesterday. Photo: ODT files

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Acquitted given permanent name suppression

The identity of a prominent Otago man will be forever kept secret after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges.

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Abuser being returned to Fiji

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Abuser being returned to Fiji

A man who sexually abused a boy and tried to buy his silence will be returned to Fiji after the Parole Board said there was ‘‘little point’’ in him remaining locked up.

Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin

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A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin yesterday.

Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South

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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

Protesters gather outside the gates of Port Otago after spotting Minister of Rail and Minister of...

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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.

Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders

Otago Girls’ High School student Lucia Morey (right), 15, wearing the New Zealand representative...

Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders

Lucia Morey is all set to represent New Zealand at the world stage after receiving a special hand-me-down from her sister.

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.

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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents

Waikouaiti Beach Motor Camp. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents

Waikouaiti residents are "ropeable" over vague reopening dates for the council-owned camp, a community board member says.

Tools, trinkets in troves at sale

Carolyn Campbell, of Mosgiel, is equipped to tackle spring in the garden after findings some gems...

Tools, trinkets in troves at sale

Thrifty treasure hunters were quick to queue in search of bargains at the annual Taieri Rotary Garage Sale.

Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies

Dunedin DJ TRON (real name Vanessa Cook) (left) with Fresh Light Frequencies organiser Rosie Hill...

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

Dunedin hydrofoiler Selwyn McCracken battled a crosswind at St Clair yesterday morning.

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

Police prepare to erect a tent at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

Dunedin police are investigating after a person died in unknown circumstances.

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