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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’

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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’

A ute with contractors inside was smashed by a metal hook swinging from a helicopter in a Dunedin workplace accident which could have been "catastrophic".

Robbery altered murder accused, court hears

The mother of a Dunedin murder accused told the court her son changed nine months before the fatal stabbing after he was robbed and beaten in a park.

Charged with drink-driving

Charged with drink-driving

An allegedly drunk man was arrested and charged for sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked car when he was spotted by chance by officers in the area.

Otago’s DIY injuries among highest

If you decide to take a break while doing some DIY work around home, be careful where you take a seat.

The Cove crash injures four

The Cove crash injures four

Four people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd yesterday.

Health NZ overhaul greeted positively

ASMS chief executive director Sarah Dalton. Photo: ODT files

Health NZ overhaul greeted positively

A revamp at Health New Zealand could help prevent debacles such as the problem-plagued new Dunedin hospital project from happening again, a leading health advocate says.

Plan to aid disabled students

New Zealand Disabled Students Association representative Sean Prenter and University of Otago...

Plan to aid disabled students

A wide-ranging plan aims to increase the achievement of students with disabilities at the University of Otago.

Athlete brings inspiration to table

Three-time Summer Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi (right) speaks to 88 graduate women...

Athlete brings inspiration to table

A three-time gold medallist inspired women from around Dunedin with her lived experience over breakfast.

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Hope for new teacher programme

Men now make up 43% of the trainee intake for secondary teaching and 20% in primary teaching, but...

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Hope for new teacher programme

A new programme which would allow southern teachers to be taught on the job could help solve a "deeply concerning" teacher shortage in the South.

Initiative aims to get pupils on the move

Dunedin City Council safe and active travel mascot Scout leads St Francis Xavier School pupils...

Initiative aims to get pupils on the move

About 6000 Dunedin primary pupils are walking, wheeling or bussing to work this month as part of an effort aimed at getting children moving.

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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked

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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked

The Dunedin City Council chief executive’s conduct is being questioned by an election candidate who feels insulted and undermined by her.

Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour

Orca near the channel in Otago Harbour at Burkes. Photo: Linda Robertson

Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour

A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.

No sign of driver after car slams into pole

No sign of driver after car slams into pole

Dunedin police are searching for a driver who apparently fled the scene after slamming their vehicle into a power pole early this morning.

Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd

Four people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd.

70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim

Steve Prescott gets in practice laps in ahead of his attempt at becoming the oldest man to swim...

70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim

Dunedin's Steve Prescott has fallen short in his attempt to be the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.

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Warning not to get inked while drunk

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Warning not to get inked while drunk

While getting a tattoo while drunk may about to become legal, a Dunedin woman with a history of getting inked while under the influence is warning against it.

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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving

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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is calling on more of the public to make suggestions as to how the council could save money.

Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told

The victim of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub had previously been involved in two violent altercations there in the months before his death, a court has heard.

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