Spotting whales no fluke
A pod of humpback whales were having a swimmingly good time in Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Man vows to go straight
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Man vows to go straight
A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.
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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
An extended ‘‘exorcism’’ of Sandy Graham’s misconduct serves little purpose given her imminent departure from Dunedin City Council’s top job, a councillor says.
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YMCA building housing hospital build workers
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YMCA building housing hospital build workers
Former YMCA apartments on top of a central Dunedin multi-storey carpark have been given a new lease on life as hospital-build workers move in.
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.
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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada
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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada
Make no bones about it, Oliver Mitchell is on a mission.
Staying active during winter break
Staying active during winter break
Dozens of Dunedin children on winter break are taking advantage of various school holiday programmes, each offering a unique experience.
Big lessons in Big Apple
Big lessons in Big Apple
American businessman Mike Bloomberg greets Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker in New York City earlier this week after she joined the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm
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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm
Dunedin sporting innovation was front and centre during the Indian prime minister’s historic trip to New Zealand.
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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.
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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart
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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart
Four Dunedin bands have risen above the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber after their independently produced record topped a New Zealand music chart.
Less playing games, more producing
Less playing games, more producing
While many secondary school students are spending their holidays in darkened rooms playing video games, some more enthusiastic senior students are designing new ones at a three-day gaming workshop.
Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?
Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?
An independent investigation will consider if allegations of potential human rights abuses at a Wakari Hospital ward should be referred to the police.
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
Dunedin drivers stung by higher fuel prices are increasingly leaving their cars at home in favour of walking, cycling or taking the bus.
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
A $241,000 price tag accompanied Dunedin City Council’s drone show which was hampered by a last-minute cancellation.
Council dives into pool repairs
Council dives into pool repairs
Dunedin City Council’s aquatics manager Mark Weatherall sits in Moana Pool’s drained dive pool holding a depth tile, while assets and maintenance teams’ leader John Creasey works below.
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
Staff of a Dunedin hospital donned the healthcare uniforms of yesteryear to celebrate their past, present and future.
Building bridges
Building bridges
A pile driver operates in St Andrew St yesterday as part of the new Dunedin hospital build.
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
King tide swamps Dunedin streets
Weather experts say Dunedin is fortunate today's king tide which swamped harbourside streets didn't happen during last week's heavy rain.
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
The Dunedin City Council has been forced to admit chief executive Sandy Graham engaged in misconduct.