Books hit shelves in new library
Books hit shelves in new library
South Dunedin’s new library is a hive of activity as staff make final preparations for the opening of the long-awaited facility.
Staffing, rates rises subject of debate
Staffing, rates rises subject of debate
The Otago Regional Council’s significant staffing and rates increases over the past half-decade were under the spotlight at a slightly tense candidates’ evening yesterday.
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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South
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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South
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Snow is falling in parts of the South this morning, prompting warnings for motorists on the region's roads.
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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer
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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer
A site once touted to help solve the city’s homelessness issues by Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has been sold to a private developer, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Water main work to start; warning about disruptions
Water main work to start; warning about disruptions
The Dunedin City Council is taking further steps to strengthen the resilience of the West Harbour area’s water supply.
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Collaboration on biosecurity on the cards for councils
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Collaboration on biosecurity on the cards for councils
Predator Free projects, marine biosecurity and tackling invasive tussock could all get a boost from better collaboration among regional councils in the lower South Island, the Otago Regional...
Bidrose honoured with national leadership award
Bidrose honoured with national leadership award
Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.
Online programme targets persistent pain
Online programme targets persistent pain
Persistent pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and affects more than one in five adults in New Zealand.
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Kelliher wary of costly nature-based solutions
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Kelliher wary of costly nature-based solutions
Large strips of productive land could be lost if costly "nature-based solutions" are pursued in Otago, a councillor warns.
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Bid to educate on child burn first aid
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Bid to educate on child burn first aid
Seeing a high number of children coming through emergency departments with serious burns and little-to-no first aid applied has prompted a Dunedin paediatrician to research ways to educate parents...
Tired tourist ticketed for transit nap
Tired tourist ticketed for transit nap
Speeding and sleeping proved an expensive combination for two Australian tourists on a southern highway.
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Apprentices test knowledge, skills
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Apprentices test knowledge, skills
No sparks — not even the smell of burning wire and plastic.
Punched hospital security guard: police
Punched hospital security guard: police
Police were called to Dunedin Hospital at 12.45am on Sunday after a 27-year-old man allegedly punched a security guard twice in the head while screaming racist remarks.
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.
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Drink-driver admits causing injury in crash
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Drink-driver admits causing injury in crash
A Dunedin man has admitted drunkenly causing a crash, leaving his passenger with six broken ribs and a spinal fracture.
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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth
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Gratitude spreads mouth to mouth
A Dunedin business has made a big donation with the goal to keep first-responders safe while they are working to keep everyone else fit and healthy.
STV electoral system easy to use, avoids ‘wasted votes’
STV electoral system easy to use, avoids ‘wasted votes’
"If you don’t rate them, don’t rank them."
Teen stepmum appeals to reduce jail term
Teen stepmum appeals to reduce jail term
Warning: graphic content. A teenaged stepmum who inflicted severe fatal abdominal injuries on a toddler has appealed to have her prison sentence halved.
Arrest made over stolen 2-tonne sculpture
Arrest made over stolen 2-tonne sculpture
Police have arrested a man over the theft of a 2.2-tonne Llew Summers sculpture from outside a Christchurch community centre.