Alleged drink-driver caught napping in car park
Alleged drink-driver caught napping in car park
An alleged drink-driver tried to slap a police officer after he was woken from his slumber while snoozing in his car at a South Dunedin supermarket.
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Squeaking seesaws silenced
Squeaking seesaws silenced
A subcontractor completes minor adjustments on one of three seesaws in George St, Dunedin, to fix an ongoing squeaking issue.
Pool fun day puts smiles on faces
Pool fun day puts smiles on faces
What do you get when you mix swimming with a clown, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Elmo?
The eyes have it
The eyes have it
Almost 49 years after they finished fifth form at St Paul’s High School, some of the former classmates gathered in Dunedin for a catch-up at the weekend.
Health Minister no-show regrettable: Radich
Health Minister no-show regrettable: Radich
Health Minister Shane Reti’s no-show at a hospital rally in Dunedin tonight could prevent him from receiving information ‘‘his officials are probably not telling him’’, the city’s mayor says.
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Application to extend life of tip notified
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Application to extend life of tip notified
Concerns about offensive odours and questions about the effect the Green Island landfill has on waterways have pushed the application to extend the life of Dunedin’s tip into the public realm.
Family buys polytech’s charity home
Family buys polytech’s charity home
A Dunedin family has taken up the keys to their new home and community organisations throughout Otago will reap the benefits.
Keeping build promises 'vital'
Keeping build promises 'vital'
If Dunedin cannot get a suitable hospital built, other parts of New Zealand should be worried about what is in store for them, a former national health boss has warned.
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
More than 500 people checked out the fresh and artisan goods for sale on Sunday at the Wingatui Racecourse.
One seriously injured in Dunedin gym incident
One seriously injured in Dunedin gym incident
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident at a Dunedin gym this afternoon.
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Doubling of project costs not a budget blowout, council says
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Doubling of project costs not a budget blowout, council says
Costs for four planned facilities at Green Island have more than doubled to $42m since an estimate four years ago, but the DCC says there is no budget blowout of its resource recovery project.
Charges laid over assault
Charges laid over assault
A Dunedin man has appeared in court after allegedly leaving another person seriously injured in North Dunedin yesterday.
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Benefits of social media ban doubted
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Benefits of social media ban doubted
An authority on adolescent development believes banning social media for under-16s will not necessarily lead to better mental health for young people.
Historic hall set for vital repairs
Historic hall set for vital repairs
Instead of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, the sounds emanating from the University of Otago’s historic Marama Hall will be replaced with less cultured buzzing, banging — and possibly bellowing.
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Claims of ‘secret’ payments rubbished
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Claims of ‘secret’ payments rubbished
Payments of more than $5m to iwi partners were made in "secret", an Otago regional councillor says, while another says it is just a case of an "attention-seeker stirring the pot with his anti-Māori sentiments".
Lost walkers found safe near Whare Flat
Lost walkers found safe near Whare Flat
Three people have been helped to safety after getting lost on a North Taieri walking track yesterday.
Editorial excellence recognised
Editorial excellence recognised
Otago Daily Times sub-editor Tony Love has been named Allied Press’s 2024 Valpy Rosebowl Trophy winner.
King’s High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
King’s High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
Students were recognised for their achievements in the King’s High School 2024 senior prizegiving. Prestige AwardsRocky Allan: contribution to the spirit of the school cup; Aidan Blakie: top...
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
Thirty years in, Otago’s only full immersion Māori kura is flourishing.
John McGlashan College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
John McGlashan College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the John McGlashan College 2024 senior prizegiving. Premier AwardsPremier award for literature, Hugo Poland. Premier award for school music,...