Students march to Octagon in protest of scrapping fees free
Students protesting the government’s decision to scrap fees free have told supporters that nothing short of a ‘‘legitimate mass movement’’ was needed to effect long-term change.
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Central Dunedin stabbing victim 'lucky to be alive'
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Central Dunedin stabbing victim 'lucky to be alive'
Since the knife attack - sparked by noise disturbing an inner-city resident - the victim has been unable to work and might have permanent nerve damage.
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'Grandstanding': Lund and Galer's South Dunedin flood plan flounders
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'Grandstanding': Lund and Galer's South Dunedin flood plan flounders
An attempt to send South Dunedin flood alleviation work back to the drawing board was rejected by councillors as ‘‘grandstanding’’ and a disservice to late mayor Jules Radich.
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Delay to changes a relief: home-schoolers
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Delay to changes a relief: home-schoolers
Home-school students and their parents say the government’s decision to delay sweeping changes is a relief after being scared they would face ‘‘a ton of bricks’’ of rules and regulations.
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Museum launches campaign to help children visit
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Museum launches campaign to help children visit
As petrol costs soar, Tūhura Otago Museum has come up with a way to help eager young minds.
Collision sends car down bank
Collision sends car down bank
Two people were uninjured after their car collided with another in Corrie St, Dunedin Central, before plunging down a bank.
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Life of human cannonball truly a blast
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Life of human cannonball truly a blast
If Luis Dazazarta was ever to retire from his job as a human cannonball, the Weber Brothers Circus may struggle to find another man of his calibre.
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Emmy win brings one home for late colleague
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Emmy win brings one home for late colleague
Emmy number five, and this one was special for a ground-breaking Dunedin business.
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DCC fails to make substantial cuts
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DCC fails to make substantial cuts
Dunedin city councillors could not agree on how to cut a spending programme considered too large to be realistic, leading to a $12 million intervention.
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ME sufferers no longer ‘invisible’
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ME sufferers no longer ‘invisible’
While people living with ME/CFS face substantial health challenges in New Zealand, they also have to battle long-term economic hardship and fight for access to support.
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Pupils ‘guinea pigs’ as NCEA scrapped
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Pupils ‘guinea pigs’ as NCEA scrapped
Intermediate aged pupils are being treated as ‘‘guinea pigs’’ and are being set up to fail when new tougher qualifications are introduced, a Dunedin teacher says.
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Manage My Health failure highlighted
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Manage My Health failure highlighted
Hundreds of Otago and Southland patients had their records breached in January’s Manage My Health saga.
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
Council costs for investigating Cr Benedict Ong’s behaviour have passed $17,000, but some around the council table fear the final figure and cost to Dunedin’s reputation could climb much higher.
'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin
'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin
A Dunedin man left in a critical condition after crashing into a parked logging truck had bail conditions not to drive.
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
A watching brief will be maintained over Mosgiel traffic issues before any substantial long-term fix is proposed, transport officials say.
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
Three Dunedin secondary school students were so focused on winning the national debating tournament in Parliament, Christopher Luxon himself could not have shaken their focus.
Birthday shows to help revive ailing Playhouse
Birthday shows to help revive ailing Playhouse
Cold and leaky, the 150-year-old Dunedin theatre is putting on milestone birthday shows in a bid to raise money for much-needed renovations.
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Fossils to be reunited in US
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Fossils to be reunited in US
For decades, a fossilised whale has been sitting in the basement of the University of Otago’s geology department — minus its head.
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
Another day, another few car thefts in the city.
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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
Experiencing repeated panic and anxiety attacks after her father’s death prompted a Dunedin secondary student to make an anxiety relief spray.