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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill

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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill

The coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill has been derided as "evil" by a top Dunedin lawyer, who says it is exploiting the public’s ignorance and prejudice.

Study targets drug-resistant infections

Study targets drug-resistant infections

A silent pandemic of drug-resistant infections has become a threat to global public health in the past 25 years, as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites continue to evolve.

Connecting through music

Ōtepoti Hip-Hop Hustle producer Jonny Waters (left), of Lyttelton, and artist liaison Hamish...

Connecting through music

Ōtepoti's only hip-hop festival is poised to have its biggest year yet.

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Critic says time to dump Dunedin Railways

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairman Andrew Simms says ratepayers are subsidising Dunedin...

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Critic says time to dump Dunedin Railways

Ratepayers are subsidising Dunedin Railways to the tune of nearly $550 per passenger and it is time to consider dumping the failing asset, a critic says.

Meth supply ‘disrupted’

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

Meth supply ‘disrupted’

The supply of methamphetamine into Dunedin and Invercargill has been "significantly disrupted" after police arrested five people as part of Operation Leith.

Out in force

Out in force

Police and the members of the armed offenders squad (AOS) swarm Turnbull St, in Brockville, yesterday as part of a pre-planned warrant to locate persons of interest.

Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit

Dunedin Paralympian Anna Grimaldi shows her gold medal to Bronte Jacobs, 6, from her win in the...

Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit

If there is one thing Anna Grimaldi wanted Maori Hill School pupils to know yesterday, it was that there is no such thing as a barrier to your dreams.

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ORC revisiting Lindsay Creek flood mitigation

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ORC revisiting Lindsay Creek flood mitigation

Green infrastructure such as parks and reserves could make up part of the Otago Regional Council’s flood defences in Dunedin’s North East Valley, the council’s chairwoman says.

Heritage protection expected

The Holy Cross seminary in Mosgiel is slated to be heritage-protected from next week. PHOTO:...

Heritage protection expected

The vacant Catholic seminary in Mosgiel is expected to be protected from demolition from next week thanks to a former leaseholder who called for it to be given heritage status.

Dunedin house bus fire 'suspicious'

A house bus that went up in flames in Dunedin is being treated as suspicious.

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Core work to aid warming insights

University of Otago geology PhD student Natalie-Jane Reid studies a core sample from the sea bed...

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Core work to aid warming insights

To the layman, they just look like big tubes of mud.

Raids target Comancheros' drug network

Police say the supply of methamphetamine into the South has been "significantly disrupted" owing to recent raids targeting a motorcycle gang's drug network.

South Rd closed following crash

Emergency services attend a crash on South Rd in Dunedin, outside the Southern Cemetery, this...

South Rd closed following crash

A central Dunedin road was closed after two vehicles collided this afternoon.

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Les Bleus test on the cards

All Black Beauden Barrett tackles French rugby superstar Antoine Dupont. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Les Bleus test on the cards

Dunedin appears set to be announced as the host for a rugby test against France next year and could also be in the running to host a second test.

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GP sector forced to up fees: PHO

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GP sector forced to up fees: PHO

The South’s GP sector is in dire straits and is being forced by the government to raise fees for patients who cannot afford it, its primary health organisation (PHO) says.

Demolition almost completed

Demolition almost completed

A 19th century Dunedin commercial building is now nothing more than rubble and a facade.

Officials raise refurbishment concerns

Previous engineering reports have criticised the idea of retrofitting the ageing Dunedin Hospital...

Officials raise refurbishment concerns

Senior officials at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora are raising doubts about the option of refurbishing Dunedin Hospital, sources say.

Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers

Volunteer Kim Barnes (centre) and Jammers (from left) Thalia Sunderland, Tom Dreyer, Piper Nicol...

Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers

A group of disabled Dunedin performers are determined the show must go on despite the abrupt closure of their charity.

Dirt bike damage upsets residents

Local residents are dismayed by damage to the Pūrākaunui salt marsh, which occurred in the last...

Dirt bike damage upsets residents

Pūrākaunui residents are "gutted" after a section of ecologically valuable salt marshes was torn up by dirtbikes recently.

Armed police called to Brockville

Police including members of the AOS were called to Turnbull St this morning. PHOTO: TIM SCOTT

Armed police called to Brockville

Police including the AOS flooded a street in the Dunedin suburb of Brockville this morning, looking for a person of interest.

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