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Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker

Colin Rondon was sentence earlier this year at the Rotorua District Court. File photo: RNZ

Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker

A Coroner has called out New Zealand's "troubling tolerance" for unlicensed driving after the death of an elderly man who was struck by a motorcyclist while on a mobility scooter.

Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'

An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.

Man 'got stoned' before strangling woman in bed

A man who strangled a woman as she lay in bed said he got stoned at a mate’s place before it happened.

Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

'I’d rather be in the classroom': Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

Dunedin teachers are angry they have to picket after the government put forward a ‘‘silly’’ offer for their collective agreement.

Teen spends sixth night in police cell

'Not humane': Christchurch teen spends sixth night in police cell

A Christchurch mother is furious her 15-year-old son spent a sixth night being held in a police cell after he was arrested last Thursday.

Highway south of Dunedin reopens after fatal crash

A stretch of State Highway 1 south of Dunedin has reopened after an early-morning fatal crash.

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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response

Many of the Dunedin City Council candidates’ campaign posters have had "googly eyes" pasted on...

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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response

An eyesore or harmless fun?

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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal...

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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.

‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor

A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.

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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

Candidates pursuing seats at the Dunedin City Council said their piece at the Brighton Rugby Club...

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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.

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University activist group reactivated

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University activist group reactivated

A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.

Dunedin ACC building ready for staff

Those attending the pre-dawn blessing of the new ACC building in Queens Gardens got to see the...

Dunedin ACC building ready for staff

A small group of people who braved frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.

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Developer abandons project over 'absurd' rules

Philanthropist Roger Fewtrell says the sheer cost of dealing with contaminated land on this...

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Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates

Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.

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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

Open-and-shut case

Open-and-shut case

A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.

Vaccine in a tablet?

University of Otago School of Pharmacy researcher Professor Sarah Hook has been given a $1.2...

Vaccines in a tablet among projects to get funding

The Health Research Council of NZ provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards - for the fourth time in a row.

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

By Lillian Hanley of RNZThe government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.

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