Support advocates call for drastic changes
As the submission deadline nears for the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, people with disabilities, their families and advocates are calling for drastic changes.
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
A woman says her family's safety was put at risk after police mistakenly released their address to her ex-partner who is subject to a protection order.
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
The Ministry of Education is urgently seeking answers after a nonverbal boy with autism was left in a Ritchies van for hours.
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Otago medical students will have three fewer regions to choose from when it comes to their placements from 2029.
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Police will continue searching for a missing man in Lake Tekapo this morning.
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures will come alive at this year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
Man who attacked partner warned off alcohol
Man who attacked partner warned off alcohol
A senior public servant has been told never to drink again after a sustained attack on his former partner.
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
A Dunedin businessman facing rape charges has a medical condition affecting his genitals which he would not want the accuser to see, his lawyer said.
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Man charged in relation to pounamu haul
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Man charged in relation to pounamu haul
A Dunedin man arrested last year after police seized a huge haul of pounamu has finally been charged in relation to the taonga.
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Murderer recalled after breaches
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Murderer recalled after breaches
A man who killed a 7-month-old baby is back in prison after using drugs while on parole.
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Cancer blood test set to be rolled out
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Cancer blood test set to be rolled out
A "game changing" blood test aimed at identifying people with colorectal cancer quicker and reducing New Zealand’s colonoscopy waiting lists is about to be rolled out across Otago and Southland.
Man and machine team up to fell pine
Man and machine team up to fell pine
An arborist (right, wearing orange) clings to the trunk of a pine as a branch he has cut is lowered by crane.
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Anger at Wakari decision
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Anger at Wakari decision
Angry staff in a troubled Dunedin mental health ward fear it could be closed instead of refurbished.
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Craft group shocked by card with ‘downright nasty’ message
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Craft group shocked by card with ‘downright nasty’ message
In the wake of the closure of the Crofters Yarn community knitting group’s Wakari base, someone has sent a "downright nasty" and "cowardly" card in the post, saying: "Karma. Goodbye Crofters Yarn".
CAA must pay $19k after pilot wins claim
CAA must pay $19k after pilot wins claim
A pilot has been awarded damages and the right to details he sought about an informant who accused him of drinking before boarding an aircraft.
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Rewarding to watch gardeners grow
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Rewarding to watch gardeners grow
As groceries become increasingly expensive in New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is helping Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenants to put food on the table by showing them how to grow it.
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Law faculty exam errors disappoint
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Law faculty exam errors disappoint
A University of Otago student has told the Otago Daily Times he is losing faith in the law faculty after yet another exam blunder.
With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights
With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights
Pope Leo inaugurates Sagrada Familia's newest spire.
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ORC to consult on bus fare changes
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ORC to consult on bus fare changes
Zones are back on the table for Otago bus users on the same day as Labour made a pitch to ride the buses for $10 a week.
Placements announced for Waikato medical students
Placements announced for Waikato medical students
Students of the new Waikato medical school will be placed in five regions around the country from 2029.