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Conditions placed on Ong have support
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Conditions placed on Ong have support
Efforts to halt ongoing confidentiality breaches by a Dunedin councillor have found support from some around the council table.
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Grow the economy, DCC told
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Grow the economy, DCC told
There is insufficient urgency from the Dunedin City Council in its planning around what the city needs to do to grow its economic base, attract and retain talent, Business South says.
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Submitters swing in behind tunnels trail
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Submitters swing in behind tunnels trail
A deluge of support for the Dunedin Tunnels Trail has made up the majority of submissions on the city council’s annual plan.
Dunedin woman duped by scammer impersonating US general
Dunedin woman duped by scammer impersonating US general
A Dunedin woman was duped out of up to $800,000 over five years by a scammer who she believed to be a retired four-star US general.
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Care delays hard on parents too, mother says
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Care delays hard on parents too, mother says
A mother who fought for nearly a decade to get her son a diagnosis says the state of paediatrics in the South is taking a toll on parents’ mental health.
Threat to kill follows suspended driver's failed escape: police
Threat to kill follows suspended driver's failed escape: police
A foiled escape on wheels followed by a 30m foot chase culminated in a woman allegedly threatening to kill officers in Mosgiel, police say.
Community boards lay out their priorities
Community boards lay out their priorities
Dunedin's community boards are calling for the Dunedin City Council to put more effort into local adaptation, mitigation and the emergency response for extreme weather events.
Honorary degree — and a little Mozart
Honorary degree — and a little Mozart
Otago alumnus Prof Jonathan Lemalu performs Non piu andrai from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro after being presented with an honorary doctor of music degree.
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No funds remain for owner, creditors
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No funds remain for owner, creditors
The owner of a collapsed Dunedin kebab restaurant owing more than $140,000 says he "lost everything" after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Councils square off over port
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Councils square off over port
The "cash-strapped" Dunedin City Council has been warned to keep its hands off Port Otago, as three city councillors eye up regional assets.
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Dunedin video game creators bring Pavs home
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Dunedin video game creators bring Pavs home
Two Dunedin video game companies have taken home national awards celebrating the inclusiveness and diversity of their games.
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Sending a message
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Sending a message
Southern Young Labour member Tyler Proctor looks over letters of support with Taieri MP Ingrid Leary at Caversham Pharmacy in South Rd yesterday.
Rubber tree evokes hometown
Rubber tree evokes hometown
Who would have thought buying a rubber plant would bring so much joy?
University of Otago graduation parade
University of Otago graduation parade
Hundreds of students graduated in two ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday following a parade along the city’s central retail street, George St.
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
After 20 years away from Dunedin, the city’s new pools manager is thrilled to dive headfirst into his role.
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
The Roman poet Ovid wrote "Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these".
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
The Dunedin City Council has raked in more than $120,000 in Sunday parking revenue six months since the policy came into force.
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
A visit to a naval base sealed the deal for two Dunedin secondary students who are planning to sign up for a life on the high seas.
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Violence against health workers highlighted
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Violence against health workers highlighted
Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.