Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
The government is funding 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities.
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps NZ, official data shows.
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years.
Christchurch shaken by shallow quake
Christchurch shaken by shallow quake
Christchurch has been rattled by a small earthquake this morning.
Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners
Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners
Christchurch residents are being warned to watch out for scammers pretending to be 'emergency locksmiths' who target people locked out of their homes.
Leak causes partial ceiling collapse at hospital
Leak causes partial ceiling collapse at hospital
A leak in Dunedin’s ageing hospital caused a partial ceiling collapse yesterday and left water streaming into a room where sterile surgery equipment is stored.
‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire
‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire
A man who discarded a cigarette believed to have started a fire which burned down a Dunedin flat complex says he made a "mistake".
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Polytechnic cutting six programmes
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Polytechnic cutting six programmes
Otago Polytechnic has confirmed it is cutting six programmes next year — four in Dunedin and two in Central Otago.
One seriously injured in collision
One seriously injured in collision
One person is believed to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in South Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
Anomaly of nature on display
Anomaly of nature on display
What do you do when you see a two-headed creature?
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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs
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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs
Rugby clubs across Dunedin say they will struggle to operate their bars if a proposed alcohol policy comes into force.
New twist on sustainable materials
New twist on sustainable materials
Communication design lecturer Alexia Moore with a project about "kombukeke", a unique composite using kombucha leather and harakeke, at the Otago Polytechnic School of Design graduate showcase.
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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site
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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site
The former Fortune Theatre site in Dunedin is imposing costs exceeding $120,000 a year on the Dunedin City Council while it remains disused and the public will be asked if the historically...
Time for a makeover
Time for a makeover
Otago Hockey Association community hockey manager Jolene Casey walks on the asphalt at the McMillan Hockey Centre at Logan Park yesterday.
Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’
Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’
The southern hemisphere’s only mobile Pet-CT scanner is in Dunedin and is set to make a big difference for patients.
Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
By Lauren Crimp of RNZFurther job cuts are looming at Te Whatu Ora, with staff working in its IT department receiving news on Monday their jobs could soon be gone.
Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores
Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores
Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault
Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault
A man kicked his victim in the groin, swore at him and filmed him on his phone, as he lay unconscious and bleeding on the pavement after a fatal assault.