Dunedin

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Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment

Highlanders' halfback Nathan Hastie fires off a pass during their Super Rugby Pacific match...

Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment

An Auckland man has been arrested and two others are on the run after allegedly stealing almost $40,000 worth of equipment belonging to the Highlanders rugby team.

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

Aspire Aotearoa Research Centre co-director Professor Janet Hoek. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

University of Otago graduate and one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists Prof David...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.

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DCC negligent: flood action group

Surrey St Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell (front centre) and some of the concerned group...

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DCC negligent: flood action group

The council has been accused of negligence and deliberate appeasement tactics over South Dunedin flood management.

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Middlemarch and the Strath Taieri. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

Dunedin principals are disappointed about the lack of consultation as evidence emerges showing a $130 million teacher support scheme will be scrapped.

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Principals support social media ban

Dunedin North Intermediate principal Heidi Hayward holds a phone with social media apps yesterday...

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Principals support social media ban

A social media ban for children under 16 is the right step for addressing the "dangerous, illegal, nasty, nefarious things happening online", a Dunedin principal says.

Milestone for Athenaeum

Milestone for Athenaeum

Chairman Tony Eyre welcomes guests to a 155th anniversary celebration of the Dunedin Athenaeum Library & Mechanics’ Institute.

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Landfill plan 'absolutely disgusting'

Brighton Beach. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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'Absolutely disgusting': Claim Dunedin beach at risk from landfill

A beautiful beach is threatened by the Dunedin City Council’s determination to build a landfill at Smooth Hill, a community advocate says.

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

The handyman appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 14...

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

A North Island handyman allegedly responsible for fleecing clients out of more than $100,000 has popped up in Dunedin's court.

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'Damn annoying' council staff gagged

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DCC's handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’

The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.

Cops nab man who fled after stop

Cops nab man who fled after stop

A man who fled police at speed after a vehicle stop was tracked down to a Fairfield address almost 24 hours later.

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

Businesses have blasted the Dunedin City Council, saying the city risks floundering under the weight of rising rates, red-tape and a lack of leadership.

In full voice...

More than two dozen schools took part in the The Kids Sing at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

OUSA president Liam White. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.

Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack

Residents of Cosy Dell Rd said news of the incident had spread rapidly and had put them on edge....

Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack

A Dunedin man has admitted breaking into a Cosy Dell flat and sexually violating a woman but denies other charges.

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath, on piano, premieres Ballade for Cello and Piano at Hanover Hall yesterday....

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Bruce Mahalski, of Dunedin, wants quicker action from the city council to fight climate change....

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Business as usual is the wrong mentality for responding to a climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

David Parker says it was an incredible privilege to be elected by fellow New Zealanders. Photo: RNZ

Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

A self-described proud Otago conviction politician, David Parker bade farewell to the House of Representatives last night in a valedictory speech in which he wore his heart on his sleeve.

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