Diddy loses bid for early release
Diddy loses bid for early release
Sean "Diddy" Combs won't be released from jail ahead of his October sentencing, after being found not guilty at his sex crimes trial of the most serious charges he faced.
The spy who changed MI5 dies
The spy who changed MI5 dies at 90
Stella Rimington, the first female director general of Britain's MI5 security and counter-intelligence service, has died aged 90.
Deadline to deal with unlawful photos missed again
Deadline to deal with unlawful photos missed again
Police have again missed a deadline to make certain they are not handling photos of people unlawfully.
New laws mulled in wake of bridge protest
New laws mulled in wake of Sydney Harbour Bridge protest
Protest laws could be repealed or expanded following a march across an iconic Australian landmark at the weekend.
Sir Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
Sir Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has won a major trophy at Australia’s biggest television awards, the Logies.
Three staff involved in pharmacy error that led to baby's death
Three staff involved in pharmacy error that led to baby's death
An intern pharmacist misread the prescribed dosage of medication for a two-month-old baby who later died from an overdose, RNZ can reveal.
Another frosty start in the South
Another frosty start in the South
Mosgiel was officially the coldest place in the country on -6°C this morning and great care was needed on roads and footpaths due to widespread frost in Dunedin.
Properties near new Christchurch stadium being snapped up
Properties near new Christchurch stadium being snapped up
A surge in interest from out-of-town investors has been cited for pushing up the price of central city townhouses near Christchurch’s new $683 million stadium.
Museum's projections upgrade set to amaze
Museum's projections upgrade set to amaze
Curiosity and wonder have long been the hallmarks of Tūhura Otago Museum.
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
Dunedin could get a comprehensive 24/7 after-hours medical service by the end of the year.
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
A pair of Dunedin principals say the proposed replacement for NCEA will be an improvement, but a teacher’s union representative is concerned there will be a loss in flexibility for students.
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Second cannabis conviction for former policeman
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Second cannabis conviction for former policeman
A former police officer has been convicted of cannabis crime — and it is not the first time.
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Treasury raised concerns about reform
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Treasury raised concerns about reform
The government’s financial watchdog raised serious concerns about Penny Simmonds’ reform of polytechnics, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
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'Hard decision' to end Woody's wandering ways
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'Hard decision' to end Woody's wandering ways
Woody is just too smart for her own good.
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Tavern’s liquor licence suspended
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Tavern’s liquor licence suspended
A Dunedin tavern has been banned from selling alcohol for two days after running giveaways involving a "premium ham" and a lawnmower.
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Research hopes to pave peaceful path for Muslims
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Research hopes to pave peaceful path for Muslims
A pathway to peace for Israel and Palestine may lie within postdoctoral research being carried out at the University of Otago.
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Pupils’ art bringing cheer to cancer patients
Local secondary school students hope their art projects put a smile on cancer patients’ faces.
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Surge in Dunedin mayoralty candidates
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Surge in Dunedin mayoralty candidates
A mood for change is behind a surge in council election candidates in Dunedin, some believe.
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Out-of-the box solutions the key
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Out-of-the box solutions the key
A first-time Dunedin mayoral hopeful says she is interested in "out-of-the-box solutions" and looking after the city’s most vulnerable.
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Former Future Dunedin member standing as independent candidate
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Former Future Dunedin member standing as independent candidate
A former member of the Future Dunedin ticket has ended up standing for the Dunedin City Council as an independent candidate.