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Te Kāika facility closed, probed
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Te Kāika facility closed, probed
A youth remand home run by Te Kāika has been shut down for nine months after allegations of abuse by caregivers.
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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint
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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint
New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made a complaint about the conduct of another city councillor.
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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour
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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour
A plan to convert an historic Dunedin corner store into a suburban cafe has hit opposition from a neighbour who has listed 15 reasons why it should not go ahead.
Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas
Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas
Dunedin foodbanks say they are prepared for when the Christmas rush begins - but are asking for donations so they can stay stocked up for the rest of summer.
'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot
'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot
A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain and needed treatment at Dunedin Hospital says she's stuck in limbo and can't work while ACC investigates the case.
Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate
Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate
A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed after barraging a woman with sexual remarks and exposing his genitals to his female flatmate.
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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage
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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage
A Dunedin archaeologist hopes her new governance role will be a chance to champion Māori sovereignty over their heritage.
Guerrilla gardening gets positive response
Guerrilla gardening gets positive response
A spot of "guerrilla gardening" by Otago Peninsula’s elected officials has received rave reviews from the community.
Armed police guarding Dunedin properties
Armed police guarding Dunedin properties
Two properties are being guarded following an aggravated burglary in Dunedin last night, police say.
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Dumbbell killer wins appeal against life term
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Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.
Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin
Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin
A Dunedin man snapped for drink driving with a 4-year-old in the car took the child with him when fleeing police on foot.
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Pleased at health minister’s response
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Pleased at health minister’s response
One of the people at the centre of the controversies over the Oxford Court rest-home says she is pleased the health minister replied to her letter.
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Peri-menopause research receives major funding
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Peri-menopause research receives major funding
The transition to menopause, known as peri-menopause, can bring a wide range of debilitating neurological symptoms in up to 75% of women.
‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move
‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move
Transferred South Island kākā Charlie Girl has successfully hatched and reared her first chick since moving to the Dunedin Botanic Garden aviary.
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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’
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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’
Official action over South Dunedin wastewater overflows marks an "important line in the sand" for the city council and affected residents alike, a councillor says.
Burn-off sends smoke across city
Burn-off sends smoke across city
Smoke from a controlled burn-off could be seen across Dunedin today.
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Otago mayors pledge co-operation
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Otago mayors pledge co-operation
Otago mayors say they are keen to get involved in new local government reforms, but have sounded warnings over workload, equity and maintaining a local voice.
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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival
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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival
From playing music on the back of a truck to growing so big it had to be held in secret, "folkies" will soon celebrate half a century of a legendary Dunedin music festival.
Water fight getaway (flip-)flops
Water fight getaway (flip-)flops
Adam Turner has learnt the hard way that you do not bring a pair of jandals to a water fight.
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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate
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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate
The decrease of the subsidy for a transport assistance scheme will leave disabled people with fewer options and feeling like they are no longer a full member of society, a disability advocate says.