Matthew Littlewood

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Greater scrutiny of airfares needed: politicians

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Greater scrutiny of airfares needed: politicians

Air New Zealand’s airfares from Dunedin have soared in the past four years, prompting the city’s politicians to ask the national carrier to seriously rethink its strategy.

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Firms ‘shut out’ of new hospital contracts

The hospital site. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Firms ‘shut out’ of new hospital contracts

Dunedin firms are being "shut out" of contracts for the multibillion-dollar new hospital project and fear out-of-town companies will steal their staff, an industry figure says.

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Council leash proposal ‘madness’

Ray Beardsmore says a Dunedin City Council proposal to allow dogs ‘‘off leash’’ near his Woodside...

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Council leash proposal ‘madness’

An Outram couple have described a proposal to allow dogs off leads at a reserve near their home as "madness".

Fire crews scramble to Dunedin Hospital

Fire crews outside Dunedin Hospital. Photo: Tim Scott

Fire crews scramble to Dunedin Hospital

Fire crews scrambled to Dunedin Hospital this afternoon after reports of an "unpleasant odour".

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New tricks help old dog keep welding

Colin Graham is busy at DBC Building Services’ Dunedin workshop yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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New tricks help old dog keep welding

Welder Colin Gray thought when he lost confidence in climbing up ladders, his days on the job were over.

Police going after liquor company’s licence after incident

he hospitality sector has already signalled its opposition. Photo: Getty Images

Police going after liquor company’s licence after incident

Police want to strip the sales licence from a liquor company which offered a Dunedin student flat more than 280 bottles of free alcoholic lemonade as part of a promotion.

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Tournament put on ice - literally

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Tournament put on ice - literally

Oamaru curler Gary Story still has vivid memories of his first curling match more than 15 years ago.

Newlywed pair pay city a visit

Arthur Lee and Grace Nguyen, of Auckland, dressed in traditional ao dai Vietnamese clothing,...

Newlywed pair pay city a visit

For recently married Vietnamese couple Arthur Lee and Grace Nguyen, Dunedin was the perfect honeymoon destination.

Rejuvenating clothes ‘great life skill’

You can do a lot with old fashion if you put your mind to it.

Vandervis subject of complaint

Outspoken Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is facing a code of conduct complaint for allegedly "anti-Māori" comments.

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Polytech staff fear more cuts

Otago Polytechnic staff fear more pain from a new round of cost-cutting after going through "hell on wheels" in the past two years.

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Final cut for uni’s science film-makers

Master of Science Communications course convener Dr Gianna Savoie says this year’s final film...

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Final cut for uni’s science film-makers

It would make a bittersweet ending to any film.

Search warrant executed at Skyline company

The aftermath of the forestry slash which plunged down Bob’s Peak and finished up in Queenstown...

Search warrant executed at Skyline company

A police officer was present when a search warrant was executed at Queenstown’s Skyline company as the council investigates the causes of last year’s destructive floods.

Search warrant at major Queenstown tourist operation

A search warrant was executed at Queenstown’s Skyline company as the council investigates the causes of last year’s destructive floods.

Opera star wins Chch Vocal Competition

Winners at the Christchurch Vocal Competition are (from left) Olivia Pike (first place), Sarah...

Opera star wins Christchurch Vocal Competition

Rising opera star Olivia Pike has waited several years to win the Christchurch Vocal Competition, but finally took out the top spot over the Matariki weekend.

Recycling efforts benefit charities

Dunedin South Lions Club members Brian Grounds (left) and Keith Harris with some of the...

Recycling efforts benefit charities

A community group is putting in a jumbo effort to raise money for Dunedin’s charitable services.

City opera star claims top spot in Chch competition

Rising opera star Olivia Pike, of Dunedin, has waited several years to win the Christchurch Vocal Competition, but finally took out the top spot over the Matariki weekend.

Free speech statement ‘best in the country’

Free speech statement ‘best in the country’

An activist group has praised the University of Otago for its wide-ranging statement on free speech, saying it is the "best in the country".

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Private free speech debate prompts concern

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Private free speech debate prompts concern

Holding a potentially contentious debate on free speech at the University of Otago behind closed doors is symptomatic of a "growing disregard" for freedom of expression at universities, activists say.

Group ‘crestfallen’ after generator stolen

Volunteers (from left): Fiona Nicholson, Ivan and Lovely Woodman, Vic Nicholson, Lew Bylsma and...

Group ‘crestfallen’ after generator stolen

A group who host special food and support sessions out of a caravan at the Oval every Sunday for homeless people might not be able continue to do so because their generator has been stolen.

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