Fog disrupts flights
Dunedin Airport had 13 flight disruptions due to fog yesterday.
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Chambers work not finalised
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Chambers work not finalised
The Dunedin City Council has yet to nail down precisely what will be required for seismic strengthening of the Municipal Chambers.
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
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Elderly pay price for Covid ‘complacency’
The elderly are paying the price for people’s complacency towards Covid-19, a Dunedin aged-care advocate says.
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
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Dunedin named best peaceful getaway in Asia-Pacific
Forget places with hot and steamy climates.
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Studying conspiracy theories
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Studying conspiracy theories
Some conspiracy theorists recommend we only go out in public with aluminium-foil hats on — to protect our brains from being scanned.
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NZR condemns player conduct
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NZR condemns player conduct
A second player from a Green Island rugby team has admitted to secretly filming a half-naked woman and posting it to a group chat.
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Man who hit neighbour granted diversion
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Man who hit neighbour granted diversion
A legally blind pensioner has avoided any punishment for attacking his rowdy neighbour with a crowbar.
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
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Ballroom dancer closes his school after 49 years
A Dunedin dance teacher has hung up his dancing shoes after nearly 50 years of teaching couples how to find their way around a ballroom.
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
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Frustration at lack of info about work on Civic Centre
Lack of detail about a $23 million upgrade of the Dunedin City Council headquarters has left some councillors frustrated.
New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’
New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’
An Auckland woman who has moved to Dunedin is making it her mission to tell people how lucky they are to live here.
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Issuing dodgy Covid vaccine exemption results in suspension
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Issuing dodgy Covid vaccine exemption results in suspension
A Dunedin-based social worker who issued a shonky Covid-19 vaccine exemption has been suspended for a year.
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
Winning speech a reflection on racism in New Zealand
A Dunedin teenager’s poignant reflection on the Christchurch terror attacks has won her a speechmaking competition.
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
Otago Polytechnic's leaders are "deeply disappointed" with a new educational model they say will risk its future viability.
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
A Dunedin postie was treated by ambulance officers after being knocked off his motorbike in a Dunedin driveway.
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
Up to $700 million worth of residential property could be in the path of intense flooding when extreme weather hits Otago over the next 35 years.
Fog delays more than a dozen Dunedin flights
Fog delays more than a dozen Dunedin flights
Dunedin Airport had 13 flight disruptions today due to persistent fog.
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
When it comes to those who have the power to push "the big red button" and start a nuclear war, it has always been hoped that cool heads will prevail.
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats and foodies alike.
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
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Scientist’s contributions recognised
A leading environmental scientist and University of Otago graduate has been elected to one of the world’s most distinguished scientific bodies.
Otago has 'work to do' before getting out of new 'federation'
Otago has 'work to do' before getting out of new 'federation'
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says the government will look at removing Otago Polytechnic from its newly created "federation" model but there was still a "little bit of work to do" for the institute to get to a surplus.