Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
The reunion of the leaders of the last Labour government in Dunedin last night was like watching a reunion gig by one of your favourite bands.
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Mayor’s by-election comments draw mixed reaction
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Mayor’s by-election comments draw mixed reaction
Comments from Dunedin’s mayor about the city council by-election have drawn mixed reactions from candidates.
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
An aged-care worker at MossBrae Lifecare rest-home says staff are underpaid, overworked and undervalued, and agreed with complaints made by a resident of the home this week.
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World champs training regime on a roll
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World champs training regime on a roll
Who needs a strict world championship training regime when you can just stack shelves and roll ice creams in a corner dairy?
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
An Auckland man who missed playing his favourite racquet sport whenever he visited Dunedin decided he would simply build his own courts here.
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Ōtākou Rūnaka has confirmed support for the proposed second stage of the Mahinerangi Wind Farm following a detailed review and engagement.
Demolition prep under way
Demolition prep under way
The KiwiRail workshop at the southern end of Cumberland St is headed for the scrapheap.
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Ong to put money into city startups
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Ong to put money into city startups
Benedict Ong is opening his wallet as a self-proclaimed ‘‘angel investor’’ in a bid to supercharge the city’s startup scene.
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
A Dunedin man who sent a topless photo of a woman to her ex-partner has been locked up for six months.
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
A double murderer has been sentenced for attacking a fellow inmate at Otago Corrections Facility.
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
Precariously balanced rocks have made great mind-boggling landmarks for thousands of years — and more recently, picturesque photographs — but an Otago geologist is now using them to determine the...
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
A high-risk sex offender will be in prison until at least next year after the Parole Board heard his inappropriate behaviour had continued behind bars.
Man jailed after towing 'excessively corroded' trailer caused fatal crash
Man jailed after towing 'excessively corroded' trailer caused fatal crash
A man whose "excessively corroded" boat trailer killed a driver when it detached from his vehicle and struck a car was caught last month towing another boat while banned from driving.
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Firm of man who fled in liquidation
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Firm of man who fled in liquidation
A Dunedin businessman who fled the country while subject to an Immigration investigation has now had his business placed in liquidation, owing more than $50,000.
Colourful creations land students in finals
Colourful creations land students in finals
Bold visions have seen two Otago Polytechnic architecture students make the finals in this year’s prestigious Australasian Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney.
Willis promises 'frank and candid' approach at White House meeting
Willis promises 'frank and candid' approach at White House meeting
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to be "frank and candid" in her White House meetings overnight.
'Breach of trust': Church leader groped teen relative
'Breach of trust': Church leader groped teen relative
A victim says her life hasn’t been the same since she was groped by her relative, who was a church leader, when she was 17.
'Cracking down on misery': MP proposes cutting taxpayer money to gangs
'Cracking down on misery': MP proposes cutting taxpayer money to gangs
A member's Bill could stop public funding to gangs and organisations with gang ties.
Former Xero worker lays complaint with police over Sir Rod Drury
Former Xero worker lays complaint with police over Sir Rod Drury
Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor says she has laid a complaint with the police about former CEO and Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury.
Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal
Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal
Optimism grew today that the war in the Middle East may be near an end.