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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
Dunedin city councillors have criticised a supermarket giant for displaying a lack of awareness about broken glass in north Dunedin.
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Woman to serve whole prison sentence
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Woman to serve whole prison sentence
A woman who caused severe injury to a moped rider by driving the wrong way down Dunedin’s one-way system will serve her entire prison sentence.
Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
Surprisingly, organisers of this year’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations are disappointed the forecast is for warm and sunny weather.
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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says
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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says
After juggling motherhood and an intense schedule, a Dunedin nursing graduate says the lack of employment opportunities has been "frustrating".
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
Sadly, if it were not for World War 2 pilots getting shards of shattered plastic from aeroplane windscreens in their eyes, the world’s most successful and innovative cataract treatment may never...
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
One person was seriously injured and trapped in their car following a crash in Dunedin yesterday.
‘Friends for life’
‘Friends for life’
Members of StarJam Dunedin’s enjoy themselves at the unofficial end-of-year party at the Wingatui Function Centre last night.
Surgical gear often contaminated
Surgical gear often contaminated
A senior doctor at Dunedin Hospital is sick of turning up to work not knowing whether operations will be delayed due to human remains being found on equipment.
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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says
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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says
A teenager who threatened to "shoot up" a Dunedin high school said he thought his emails were funny.
Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women
Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women
Despite how common the condition is, pelvic organ prolapse is not a popular topic of discussion for women, doctors or even health researchers.
Leading the way
Leading the way
Members of the University of Otago Leading Thinkers initiative celebrated the organisation’s 21st anniversary at an event at the Staff Club last night.
‘Sounds of Taieri 2024’ features students’ songs
‘Sounds of Taieri 2024’ features students’ songs
You've heard of the Dunedin Sound. Now get ready for the Taieri Sound.
Constant changes criticised
Constant changes criticised
A former boss of the delayed new Dunedin hospital build has spoken out against repeated leadership changes, saying the tactic doesn’t make sense.
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
Stopping people from having "dessert wines with their elegant dinner", among other unintended consequences, needs to be considered when adjusting Dunedin’s alcohol rules, councillors say.
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
The refugee community is reeling from the confirmation Otago Polytechnic has cut English language learning courses.
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
New signs may adorn the Dunedin Town Hall for up to five years while the complex is seismically assessed and refurbished.
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Bid for discharge over indecent assault counts rejected
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Bid for discharge over indecent assault counts rejected
A church-going tradie will likely be deported to Tonga after groping two women celebrating graduation in a Dunedin bar.
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‘No engagement’ about glass issue: supermarket
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‘No engagement’ about glass issue: supermarket
A supermarket giant has hit out at a bid by police and the University of Otago to restrict the sale of alcohol in glass bottles in North Dunedin.
Man charged with assault on bus driver
Man charged with assault on bus driver
A scuffle between a bus driver and his passenger at the bus hub ended with the pair walking into the nearby police station to report an assault.
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Teen fears video of attack will go online
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Teen fears video of attack will go online
The teenage victim of a central Dunedin assault which left her bloodied and concussed is fearful footage of the attack will be spread online.