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Housing planned for known flood zone 'beyond belief'
Housing planned for known flood zone 'beyond belief'
Plans for a new social housing complex are sparking concerns in Kawakawa, with some residents saying it's wrong to put vulnerable people in a known flood zone next door to a pub and pokies.
South Island meat processor fire puts one in hospital
South Island meat processor fire puts one in hospital
A person has been taken to hospital after an early morning fire at a South Island meat processor, where an oil burner kept igniting.
'It means a lot': Te Kaha opening after 15-year wait
'It means a lot': Te Kaha opening after 15-year wait
The citadel that now rises above central Christchurch is more than just a stadium.
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Dunedin Railways’ new name creates a stir
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Dunedin Railways’ new name creates a stir
Dunedin Railways, which runs trains to various routes in Otago, is to be rebranded as Dunedin Railway Station and the move has created a stir.
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‘It wasn’t a fight, it was an assault’: Medical student convicted for brutal attack
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‘It wasn’t a fight, it was an assault’: Medical student convicted for brutal attack
A medical student who attacked a man, breaking his jaw and leaving him unable to eat solid food for weeks, failed in his bid to avoid a conviction.
Seal of approval
Seal of approval
Abseilers seal the joins at the new Dunedin hospital outpatient building.
New principal vows to help girls flourish
New principal vows to help girls flourish
A new principal at a prestigious Dunedin school promises to help young women not only flourish, but also to ‘‘influence the world around them in positive and brave ways’’.
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In-house support for homeless
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In-house support for homeless
Emotions ran high as Dunedin councillors hammered out an approach to supporting the city’s homeless, ultimately looking inward to deliver their envisioned changes.
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Otago folk feel safest: report
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Otago folk feel safest: report
People in the Otago region feel the safest in the country, but many still experience significant isolation, a new survey on society reveals.
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'Don’t tell me to shut up': Council slanging match over parking
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'Don’t tell me to shut up': Council slanging match over parking
A discussion about parking changes erupted into a spat between two Dunedin councillors after one apparently told the other to ‘‘shut up’’.
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Couple calling it a day as Carey’s Bay publicans
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Couple calling it a day as Carey’s Bay publicans
Time is about to be called for Carey’s Bay Hotel owners Steve Little and Jo Kidston.
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Fortune building to go on market
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Fortune building to go on market
The heritage of a landmark central Dunedin building dating back to 1870 will need to be respected as options for its future are considered, councillors say.
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Power lines need to be safe from trees: minister
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Power lines need to be safe from trees: minister
New Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants to get on top of the issue of falling trees landing on powerlines.
Norcombe Barker new head of hoiho trust
Norcombe Barker new head of hoiho trust
Norcombe Barker is leading the charge to save the hoiho from extinction on the New Zealand mainland.
Health NZ tables offer to nurses union
Health NZ tables offer to nurses union
Health New Zealand has sent nurses, midwives, and health care assistants their first offer since June last year.
David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest
David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest
Act Party leader David Seymour has floated dishing out $500 to every year 11 student for an investment account, to promote investing at a younger age.
Child seriously hurt in Tokoroa hit-and-run
Child seriously hurt in Tokoroa hit-and-run
A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in the central North Island this afternoon.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in UK agreed
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe
Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe
Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the finance minister's weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks.