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No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head

Fears that H5N1 bird flu may have reached our shores after a Palmerston couple discovered a large number of dead birds at Taiaroa Head have been allayed.

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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver

Police attend a crash in Forbury Rd which was caused by a teenager getting distracted by a sea...

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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver

A teenage driver distracted by a sea lion waddling up the road in St Clair rear-ended another car during a driving lesson on Saturday.

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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder

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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.

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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong

Mosgiel teenager Madison Shaw displays her art board, which garnered an NCEA level 3 excellence...

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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong

When Madison Shaw said she wanted to complete NCEA level 2 and 3 in the same year, she was told "you can’t be dyslexic if you’re doing that".

Trust grants $300,000 to upgrade surf club

Warrington Surf Life Saving Club has received a $300,000 grant from Otago Community Trust towards...

Trust grants $300,000 to upgrade surf club

Warrington Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded a $300,000 grant from Otago Community Trust to rebuild its ageing lifeguarding facility.

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Three years’ jail for string of crimes

Zane Currie has more than 100 convictions to his name. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Three years’ jail for string of crimes

When a Dunedin man rammed a police car in a stolen vehicle it eventually brought to an end two weeks of mayhem.

Notorious hotel goes on the market

The infamous Carisbrook Hotel in Caversham is for sale. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Notorious hotel goes on the market

A former hotel with a "checkered" recent past is now on the market.

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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’

Adrian Waa was a changed man, a Corrections officer told the Parole Board. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’

A Dunedin gang member responsible for a violent rape will be behind bars for at least another nine months after he was refused parole.

Obituary: dedicated community stalwart

Anne Devereux, of Dunedin, was a stalwart of community groups across Dunedin. Photo: supplied

Obituary: dedicated community stalwart

Anne Devereux was a much-loved stalwart of community groups across Dunedin.

Cook hangs up her apron

Abbeyfield Dunedin’s housekeeper of 17 years Robyn Thompson at her retirement celebration at...

Cook hangs up her apron

After 17 years of helping keep a retirement home’s residents fed, watered and happy, one Dunedin woman is finally calling time.

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Confidential settlement costs released by council

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Confidential settlement costs released by council

The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.

Robertson pushes new ministers on medical school

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson. File photo: Peter McIntosh

Robertson pushes new ministers on medical school

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has congratulated Dr Shane Reti on his new responsibilities - looking after universities, and science and innovation.

Sandbar formed by tides, currents

Sandbar formed by tides, currents

King tides combined with strong currents have formed a sandbar off St Clair most visible at low tide.

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Boarding house shut down by DCC

One person was taken to hospital after a small fire at a boarding house in Stafford St, Dunedin,...

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Boarding house shut down by DCC

A three-storey boarding house used by a Dunedin prisoner rehabilitation charity has been shut down by the council after a fire.

Rescue services welcome upgrades

Rescue services welcome upgrades

A Government pledge to overhaul radio communications for frontline search and rescue crews has been well received by local emergency services personnel.

Singing their praises

Natasha Manowitz directs children during the Summer Sing! Children’s Choir holiday programme at Wakari School yesterday.

Hospital convoy draws muted response

Cliff the ambulance leads other vehicles along Forbury Rd during the Save Our Southern Hospital...

Hospital convoy draws muted response

A convoy of vintage vehicles, mopeds and motorbikes led by "Cliff the Ambulance" wound its way from Forbury Park to the Octagon yesterday.

Hospital campaign on the move

Cliff the Ambulance led a procession of vintage and other vehicles from South Dunedin to the Octagon yesterday as part of the Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign.

Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters

Five-year-old sea lion Tui makes her way back to St Clair Beach yesterday, watched by members of...

Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters

As sea lions continue to pop up at Dunedin parks, roads and cafes this summer, a councillor says the city needs a long-term plan to manage the increasing human-wildlife interactions.

Safe haven to honour slain teen

(Clockwise from bottom) Tamariki Together Music Heals director Richie Ratahi, Taniora Ratahi, 9,...

Safe haven to honour slain teen

The memory of murdered Dunedin teenager Enere McLaren-Taana is being honoured by two organisations which have announced fresh initiatives to support the city’s youth.

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