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    New literacy plan met with some scepticism

    The Government has unveiled what it is calling a radical plan to overhaul reading, writing and maths teaching after two decades of sliding literacy rates. But there's scepticism among some in the sector.

    247 new Covid cases, 1 death in South

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    247 new Covid cases, 1 death in South

    There are 247 new community cases of Covid-19 in the South and one death. 

    Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices

    US President Joe Biden plans to travel across the country to tout the bill along with a series of...

    Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices

    The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved funds for the biggest climate package in the country's history, delivering a major legislative victory for President Joe Biden.

    Actress Anne Heche taken off life support

    Anne Heche in Beverly Hills earlier this year. Photo: Reuters

    Actress Anne Heche taken off life support

    American actress Anne Heche has reportedly died after her life support was turned off a week after her fiery car crash in Los Angeles.

    Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing

    Salman Rushdie has faced death threats for his fourth novel, The Satanic Verses, which some...

    Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing

    Controversial author Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while at a lecture in the US and has undergone surgery.

    Student faces long path to recovery

    University of Otago marine ecology student Anna Parsons recovers in hospital after breaking...

    Student faces long path to recovery

    Family members of a 21-year-old University of Otago student who fell 12 metres while rock climbing in the US this week say it is easier to count the bones she did not break in the accident.

    Local body elections: Match-ups across board

    Match-ups across board

    A late flurry of nominations may well have ensured a series of robust election contests in the South.

    Blackmail targets ‘naive’ victims

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    Blackmail targets ‘naive’ victims

    At least three people in Dunedin have fallen prey to attempted blackmail this week after sharing explicit images of themselves online, police say.

    Crash aftermath; no-one injured

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    Crash aftermath; no-one injured

    Firefighters from Willowbank Station prepare to clean up after two cars collided in Leith Valley Rd yesterday.

    International pupils welcomed back

    International pupils from secondary schools throughout Dunedin gather for a welcome back ceremony...

    International pupils welcomed back to Dunedin

    Rugby may not be a popular sport in the Netherlands, but it was the draw for one young enthusiast coming to study in New Zealand.

    Lowest Friday case number in South since February 18

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    Lowest Friday case number in South since February 18

    Otago and Southland yesterday recorded its lowest number of new Covid-19 cases on a Friday since mid-February.

    Car park plan at Tunnel Beach to ease crowding

    The top of Tunnel Beach Track, about 8km from Dunedin’s city centre, could soon get a car park...

    Car park plan at Tunnel Beach to ease crowding

    More than 60 car parks are planned for the top of the track to Tunnel Beach to ease overcrowding at the landmark Dunedin tourism spot.

    Paving work about to begin

    Contractors in the Farmers block of George St in Dunedin prepare for the next phase in an upgrade...

    Paving work about to begin

    New footpath paving will soon be installed in part of Dunedin’s main shopping street, providing a glimpse of what is to come in the central city makeover.

    Dunedin bypass work set to start next year

    Dunedin bypass work set to start next year

    Dunedin could have a more efficient, viable bypass of the central city by 2028 after a host of changes.

    Team can-do

    PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

    Team can-do

    Delegates at the New Zealand Home Loans conference at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday show off their haul of food cans.

    Rocks thrown on to motorway from overbridge

    Rocks thrown on to motorway from overbridge

    Police were called and a driver left with a dented roof after a report was made about rocks being thrown from a Dunedin overbridge on to the Southern Motorway on Thursday.

    Fight over rent payment averted

    Fight over rent payment averted

    Police say they handed out free advice to a Dunedin woman on how to obtain money owed to her after intervening to stop a fight starting in Corstorphine.

    Survey will scrutinise lake care

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    Survey will scrutinise lake care

    Management of 75 Otago lakes is to come under scrutiny in a survey which could influence how thousands of lakes in the region are looked after.

    He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen

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    He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen

    A long-serving teacher and master in charge of rugby at a prestigious South Island school has been awarded $25,000 after a botched police investigation.

    Right to free expression can be fraught

    National Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse expresses his views on the campaign trail. PHOTO:...

    Right to free expression can be fraught

    Be it an exchange of ideas or preaching to the converted, the Free Speech Union is entitled to provide a forum for people to speak their minds, writes Mike Houlahan.
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