Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure
A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters
Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters
Police are looking to prosecute anyone who lights an illegal fire in Canterbury while the total fire ban is in force.
Bon voyage and good luck
Bon voyage and good luck
Otago rugby players (from left) Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu and Jona Nareki pose for a photo with young fans (from left) Beau, 7, Indie, 8, and Declan Hills, all of Outram.
Fault crews busy, snow on way
Fault crews busy, snow on way
Updated 11.10 am
As Dunedin continues to clean up after the worst storm in recent history, people are being urged to prepare for "unseasonably low and widespread snow" on Monday.
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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration
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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration
The Festival of Lights is returning Dunedin and everybody is invited to celebrate.
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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse
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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse
Lee Vandervis has extended an olive branch to Benedict Ong after questioning the council newcomer’s credentials.
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Avoiding long weekend injuries
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Avoiding long weekend injuries
Labour Weekend is traditionally the time for gardeners to start planting for summer and DIY-ers to start projects around the house.
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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final
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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final
Alex Jakeway will be following in family footsteps — and he, with about 200,000 others, hopes it will end the same way.
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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow
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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow
It has been delayed, but everything seems set for the new cruise season.
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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect
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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect
Soon to be sworn in as Dunedin’s new mayor, Sophie Barker has had a frantic introduction to the role.
Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished
Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished
President Donald Trump bulldozed ahead yesterday with the total demolition of White House’s historic East Wing to make room for his giant new ballroom able to seat 1000 guests.
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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk
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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk
Artificial intelligence may have a seat at Dunedin’s council table this term, although experts warn it is not without its flaws.
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
For obvious reasons, Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award winner
Teen sought over retirement unit break-in
Teen sought over retirement unit break-in
A teenager leapt out of the window of a Mosgiel retirement unit after being disturbed by the startled resident.
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
When you lose someone so close, Prof Jonathan Lemalu says it puts a whole new perspective on life.
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People trafficking charges denied
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People trafficking charges denied
The man behind a "luxury" Otago taxi company now faces allegations of people trafficking and up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
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Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market
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Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market
A Dunedin man who illegally harvested pāua and sold it at a local market has been fined.
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Dogs to be put down after attacks on elderly woman, mum with baby
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Dogs to be put down after attacks on elderly woman, mum with baby
A pair of dogs will be put down after two neighbourhood attacks, including a bite that broke an elderly woman’s arm.
Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker
Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker
Stella Rimington was the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency and later a successful thriller writer.
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Sports facilities forced to close
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Sports facilities forced to close
Badminton and ice sports are off the cards in Dunedin after two neighbouring sports facilities had parts of their roofs ripped off during severe weather.