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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

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

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.

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.

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.

Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed

Dunedin Hospital bullying revealed

Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.

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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised

Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturer Juliane Tautz (left) and bachelor of...

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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised

Michelin star chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two from two Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturers.

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