Two injured in Southern Motorway pile-up
Breaking News 8.10 am
Two multi-vehicle crashes have left two people injured and the Southern Motorway closed as icy conditions cause chaos around Dunedin this morning.
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'I take my life in my hands if I cross the road'
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Call for more pedestrian crossings in Mosgiel
A Mosgiel retiree who puts his ‘‘life in danger’’ traversing his suburban road is calling for the city council to install much-needed pedestrian crossings.
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Ankle-breaking attack ends rapport
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Ankle-breaking attack ends rapport
A friendship between drinking buddies ended spectacularly when a Dunedin man broke his elderly victim’s ankle, a court has heard.
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
While undergoing treatment for his attraction to young girls, a Milton man was secretly sending inappropriate messages to intellectually impaired women.
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Man jailed after violent behaviour
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Man jailed after violent behaviour
A Dunedin man who dragged a driver from a bus, bit a police officer and put on an obscene performance in the cells has been jailed for 16 months.
Allied Media win top industry title
Allied Media win top industry title
Allied Media, publisher of the Otago Daily Times, has won a best in category award at this year’s Pride In Print Awards.
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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
The point of the Dunedin City Council having to carry out onerous long-term planning work amid merger talks has been questioned.
Code to emphasise positive behaviour
Code to emphasise positive behaviour
The Dunedin City Council’s staff code of conduct is being updated to put more emphasis on positive behaviour.
Serious charges after armed police raid
Serious charges after armed police raid
A man has been charged with threats to kill after armed police flooded a Dunedin street.
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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’
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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’
After more than a decade at the helm, a Dunedin primary school principal is excited for her next chapter — retirement.
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Wild ride likely for equestrian heading to Kentucky
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Wild ride likely for equestrian heading to Kentucky
Hanging off the side of a galloping pony while trying to pick something up off the ground is not every equestrian’s idea of a ride in the park.
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Health bosses come clean about problems at Wakari ward
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Health bosses come clean about problems at Wakari ward
Vulnerable patients being secluded for long periods are among the ‘‘extremely serious’’ concerns which shut down a troubled Wakari ward, Health New Zealand has confirmed.
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Homeschoolers pleased to help prep train show
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Homeschoolers pleased to help prep train show
A group of Dunedin homeschooled pupils are rapt to be the guinea pigs for a train-based science extravaganza.
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Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’
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Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has been accused of straining vital relationships with the Otago Regional Council after criticising its decision-making.
Boom times for city
Boom times for city
There was something new above Dunedin last night. The boom for the first of three tower cranes at the hospital build was bolted into place yesterday.
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Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards
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Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards
Serious head injuries may be being missed on the rugby field, after new research finds the one-size-fits-all approach to analysing data from smart mouthguards is flawed.
Seymour questions school lunch report findings
Seymour questions school lunch report findings
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has questioned the Auditor-General's credibility after it raised alarm about the coalition government's school lunch programme.
Fast-track GP programme attracts Indian doctors
Fast-track GP programme attracts Indian doctors
Doctors trained in India are leading interest in a new government pathway aimed at fast-tracking overseas-trained physicians into general practice.
Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup
Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties today to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
6 killed in shooting at mother and child shelter
6 killed in shooting at mother and child shelter
A man in an apparent child custody dispute is the suspected shooter at a shelter for mothers and children in Germany that left six dead, officials say.