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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.
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Man stole charity donation boxes to fund addictions
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Man stole charity donation boxes to fund addictions
A Dunedin man has been jailed after stealing 11 charity donation boxes to fund his drug and gambling addictions.
New movement . . .
New movement . . .
Contractors move equipment on to the south end of the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatients building site yesterday.
Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest
Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest
There was plenty of whirring and buzzing at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum yesterday.
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Comments on homeless people spark feud
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Comments on homeless people spark feud
A Dunedin sports leader has hit back after a former mayor accused him of "punching down" against the city’s homeless.
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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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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
A prestigious national singing award was swept up by a Dunedin pupil after she dazzled judges by singing an original song written by her mother.
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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.
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
The all-weather Logan Park turf has scored with Fifa, securing major international recognition.
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Aurora could have been sold for $1.9b: mayor
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Aurora could have been sold for $1.9b: mayor
Aurora Energy could have sold for as much as $1.9 billion if conditions were highly favourable, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has suggested.
75 young thespians amaze in gang show
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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.