Fire at Oval homeless camp 'started in flue'
Updated 9.32 am
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
An announcement on the government's long-awaited abuse in care compensation scheme is imminent, it is understood.
Wet day ahead for most of country
Wet day ahead for most of country
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the North Island, and it is not looking much better down south.
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Booze industry lobbyists have been granted input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
A helicopter paramedic who says he was disadvantaged and discriminated against because of his romantic relationship has been awarded $10,000 compensation.
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Council dithering must stop and bold action is now required to support Dunedin’s performing arts sector, a theatre advocate says.
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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
Councillor conduct is again under fire in Dunedin, after a participant in a hearing said she was laughed at during her presentation.
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'Lack of talent and general weirdness'
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Email feud over landfill revealed
A withering attack on councillors in a private email was revealed as a business heavyweight and a Dunedin mayoral candidate squared off at a public hearing.
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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence
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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence
Outram's rugby club has been granted a reprieve after concerns were raised about the sale of alcohol ahead of its celebratory weekend.
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.
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Principals support social media ban
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Principals support social media ban
A social media ban for children under 16 is the right step for addressing the "dangerous, illegal, nasty, nefarious things happening online", a Dunedin principal says.
Milestone for Athenaeum
Milestone for Athenaeum
Chairman Tony Eyre welcomes guests to a 155th anniversary celebration of the Dunedin Athenaeum Library & Mechanics’ Institute.
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.
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DCC negligent: flood action group
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DCC negligent: flood action group
The council has been accused of negligence and deliberate appeasement tactics over South Dunedin flood management.
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DCC asked to rethink development charges
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DCC asked to rethink development charges
Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.