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Councils sharing services on agenda

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Councils sharing services on agenda

An agreement to share water services between the Dunedin and Christchurch City Councils could be just the start of a new era of co-operation, councillors say.

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South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan

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South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan

Wastewater and stormwater troubles in South Dunedin are being dealt with, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.

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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’

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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’

Being caught up in a cheating scandal has been a "significant learning experience" for the law students involved, the University of Otago says.

Logan Park turf wins Fifa award

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan wants the Logan Park turf’s international...

Logan Park turf wins Fifa award

The all-weather Logan Park turf has scored with Fifa, securing major international recognition.

75 young thespians amaze in gang show

Riley Verhoef, 16, of Dunedin, and Lily Newcombe, 16, of Dunback — and the cast of the Otago Gang...

75 young thespians amaze in gang show

Gang Show — "An Amazing Race", Mayfair Theatre, Sunday, June 29.

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Anxiety over glass, needles

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan squats in front of the Kensington Oval...

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Anxiety over glass, needles

Having to check the ground for needles and broken glass before children’s matches at Dunedin’s Oval is making families increasingly anxious.

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

A man allegedly scratched two officers after assaulting members of the public and acting aggressively inside a Dunedin restaurant, police say.

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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest

Deaf Raccoon band members (from left) Christopher Body, 16, Leo Hill, 15, and Jamie Bradfield, 15...

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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest

Dunedin band Deaf Raccoon are crediting lunchtime jam sessions for their success after taking top honours at a regional battle of the bands competition at the weekend.

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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

Andrew Simms. File photo: Linda Robertson

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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

A Dunedin mayoral hopeful says unelected representatives have no place voting in city council processes.

Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Central Otago District Council crews work to clear roads at Kyeburn affected by heavy snow in the...

Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.

Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.

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Science expo hands-on

More than 1000 people visited New Zealand International Science Festival University of Otago...

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Science expo hands-on

From digging up the dead to revealing the secret lives of plants, a variety of science was on display at the University of Otago over the weekend.

Straw speared girl's mouth roof in bike accident

Straw spears toddler's roof of mouth in South Island bike accident

Dunedin doctors are warning of the risks of metal straws after a South Island toddler got one impaled through the roof of her mouth after falling from her bike.

What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival

What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival

Harrison Vick, of Dunedin, watches his bottle rocket take flight at the University Oval during a bottle rocket competition on Saturday.

Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road

Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road

A woman who drove around South Dunedin on the wrong side of the road and in a dangerous manner did not have a licence, police say.

Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'

A Dunedin man who was ‘‘up drinking all night long’’ crashed into a bridge after heading out for a morning drive, police say.

Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced

A large audience in the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday witnessed the performance of works by two musical giants — one Māori and one German.

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Sewage spews into South D street

Surrey St was closed as a manhole was overflowing on Saturday. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Sewage spews into street

Residents of a South Dunedin street resorted to defecating in bags after its wastewater system was overwhelmed during the heavy rain on Saturday.

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The man in his 80s was living in a cottage in a retirement village when he sought help from...

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.

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Committee formed to look at any regional deals

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Committee formed to look at any regional deals

Otago regional councillors wary of a potential Otago Central Lakes regional deal claim its proposals could undermine the public health system, or the council’s role as a mining regulator, and say...

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