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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
The slashing of staff in a ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic school is the legacy of "diabolical" decisions in Wellington, the former chief executive Phil Ker says.
Dunedin
Cafe set to close
Cafe set to close
The Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe is closing temporarily while the city council finds a new lessee.
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
You could not blame Prof Frank Frizelle for feeling like a major Hollywood celebrity or heroic world leader — especially after his appearance in Time magazine.
Surfers save swimmers
Surfers save swimmers
Two surfers pulled a pair of struggling swimmers from a rip in the St Kilda surf.
Vape shops raided
Vape shops raided
Two Dunedin vape shops have been hit by smash and grab robbers in two days.
Merits of regional deal questioned
Merits of regional deal questioned
Regional deals touted as the key to economic growth have been panned as an exhausting, box-ticking exercise by two Otago mayors.
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
New school met old cool in Maori Hill as the class of 1958 were welcomed by today’s pupils.
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Recall sought for ex-healer
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Recall sought for ex-healer
A disgraced Dunedin healer, who sexually abused seven women, may be locked up again after only a couple of months of freedom.
Pumbaa seeking forever home
Pumbaa seeking forever home
This little piggy is not off to the market ... yet.
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Pupils worry over rain: principals
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Pupils worry over rain: principals
When it rains, anxiety can ripple through South Dunedin schools as pupils already hit hard by flooding start to worry, principals say.
Kicking for a cause
Kicking for a cause
Bailey Hitchens, 16, of Dunedin trains for tonight’s Dunedin Kickboxing Prize Fight Championship 2 in the amateur 62kg weight class.
Mural nearly finished
Mural nearly finished
A large mural by Dunedin street artist Koryu Aoshima, above the beloved George Street Cats, nears completion beneath the Pine Hill Rd (SH1) overpass.
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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
A Dunedin councillor has hit back at suggestions the proposed $92.4 million Smooth Hill landfill should be dumped, labelling an alternative idea "offensive".
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
A "last-minute" entry has turned out to be a major award winner.
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
The end of a relationship can be hard enough on its own — let alone when clones are thrown into the mix.
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Burly Q, presented by Verona Vera, attracted a full house at the New Athenaeum Theatre on Thursday night.
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
Has anything changed at Dunedin's bus hub since the stabbing of a teenager in May?
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
People living with treatment-resistant depression are being given an opportunity to join a new medical trial, combining oral ketamine with a form of psychotherapy.
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Where do medicines come from, how are they made and how do they work?
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Lockdown enforced following threats
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Lockdown enforced following threats
A Dunedin man who sent 90 abusive messages to a charity support worker made an impromptu visit to their office prompting a hasty lockdown.