Slippery mishaps as Dunedin drivers slide on wet roads
A wet afternoon in Dunedin has been blamed for two car crashes involving multiple vehicles within ten minutes of each other.
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
People were being treated in the corridors of Dunedin’s emergency department (ED) as overworked staff dealt with the aftermath of St Patrick’s Day, a patient says.
Committee ‘supportive’ of safety campaign
Committee ‘supportive’ of safety campaign
A campaign to keep horse riders safer on New Zealand roads has not yet received support from the Otago-Southland regional council road transport committee — the only one nationwide to not lodge...
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Frustration over upgrade delays
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Frustration over upgrade delays
Dunedin skaters are "frustrated and disheartened" after promised investment in two skateparks appears to have been scrapped.
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600-year old ‘factory’ remnants shed light on southern history
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600-year old ‘factory’ remnants shed light on southern history
After almost 60 years, researchers are taking the next step to understand one of New Zealand’s earliest sites of industry, a Southland stone tool "factory" established by the region’s first...
'I got all the numbers!': Port Chalmers $5.3m Lotto winner claims prize
'I got all the numbers!': Port Chalmers $5.3m Lotto winner claims prize
An excited Dunedin Lotto winner checked the winning numbers in the ODT then slept beside the winning ticket after scoring $5.3 million.
Sea lion trust demands DCC video be taken down
Sea lion trust demands DCC video be taken down
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An advocacy group says an official Dunedin marketing video showing a sea lion being "actively disturbed" by a beach rugby game should be taken down.
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‘Going cold turkey on sea lions going to be really difficult’
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‘Going cold turkey on sea lions going to be really difficult’
Jim Fyfe has been at the forefront of conservation along Otago’s coast for more than a quarter of a century — today is his last day on the job.
$186,500 in grants for heritage restoration projects
$186,500 in grants for heritage restoration projects
Ten grants totalling nearly $186,500 will help support heritage restoration projects across Dunedin.
Polytechic recognised for care of animal welfare in teaching
Polytechic recognised for care of animal welfare in teaching
When it comes to "the three Rs", Otago Polytechnic’s School of Animal Health is not only top of the class — it is joint-top of the country.
Rare disorder brings 'ups and downs'
Rare disorder brings 'ups and downs'
A Lawrence family is encouraging people to "glow up and show up" for rare disorders this month.
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$1 billion to clear Dunedin's Three Waters backlog
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$1 billion to clear Dunedin's Three Waters backlog
A $1 billion backlog of Three Waters work could take 30 years for the Dunedin City Council to clear.
Researchers want way to remove infirm PMs
Researchers want way to remove infirm PMs
Researchers are calling for New Zealand policy makers to consider implementing mechanisms which would allow ill or infirm New Zealand prime ministers to be removed from office when their decision...
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Council 'knew about estuary pollution'
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Council knew about estuary pollution, local says
Officials have been aware of tyres, road cones and other rubbish littering Kaikorai Estuary for years and no effort has been made to clean it up, a landowner in the area says.
A show of respect
A show of respect
Contractors waterblast the cenotaph at Queens Gardens in preparation for this year’s Anzac Day service in Dunedin on April 25.
Toilet block going in at North Ground
Toilet block going in at North Ground
No need to worry about getting caught short at North Ground sports field now.
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms has dumped a candidate on his ticket after an email emerged showing him criticising the use of karakia.
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
Hungry students will be able to help themselves to Weet-Bix and pasta from food pantries set up by the University of Otago to combat the rising cost of living.
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Has your child ever yearned to watch their Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of their very eyes?
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
A crash between two men, one riding an electric skateboard and the other a motorbike, left both with minor injuries.