Christchurch school launches independent investigation as former priest jailed
St Bede's College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had "appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse".
More than 900 arrests in NSW domestic violence blitz
More than 900 arrests in NSW domestic violence blitz
More than 900 people were arrested during a four-day blitz in New South Wales targeting those with a history of domestic violence.
At least 17 dead in suspected ISIS attack on military school
At least 17 dead in suspected ISIS attack on military school
At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after suspected Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers.
Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says
Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders' sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says.
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
One of the country's few specialist sexual violence prevention organisations says it will be forced to close in August, unless the government steps in.
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Less than half of five-year-olds passed new phonics tests after their first full year of schooling last year.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city
For the first time, Dunedin will actively advertise its dark side to tourism companies.
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.
Graduands parade before ceremonies
Graduands parade before ceremonies
University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.
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Dapper crew raise funds for causes
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Dapper crew raise funds for causes
When a motorcycle roars past in Dunedin, one expects to see heavily tattooed riders with black leather jackets and a patch or two.
40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day
40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day
Feline fans had a day to remember at the Civic Hall in Green Island yesterday.
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Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’
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Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’
Playing on a football ground as hard as concrete and ‘‘cold as’’, many parents had to tell their budding young football stars it was ‘‘character building’’.
Painted penguins net a pretty penny
Painted penguins net a pretty penny
They have spent time all over Otago, but yesterday was the moment for these penguins to find new homes — for a price.
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Tunnels trail support sought
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Tunnels trail support sought
It is not cash but co-operation that is needed to unlock a ‘‘once-in-a-generation’’ opportunity for a tunnels trail, the Dunedin City Council has been told.
Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary
Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary
There may be gold in those fields — but some of the money from it is going towards protecting a ‘‘multi-generational’’ ecosanctuary.
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New councillor straight into the thick of things
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New councillor straight into the thick of things
Jo Galer is to be welcomed to the Dunedin City Council table today.
Ong posts speculation about employment settlement
Ong posts speculation about employment settlement
A Dunedin councillor set to face the judgement of his colleagues today over confidentiality breaches may have compounded the situation, again.