E-scooter rider critical after Dunedin crash
E-scooter rider critical after Dunedin crash
An e-scooter rider is in a critical condition after colliding with a van towing a trailer in central Dunedin.
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'Nothing to add': Violent offender refuses rehab
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'Nothing to add': Violent offender refuses rehab
A man who cut off his electronic tracker and "gratuitously" attacked his ex-partner will be in prison for at least another 18 months.
Ageing Wakari hospital to be redeveloped
Ageing Wakari hospital to be redeveloped
Wakari hospital is to be redeveloped and work is about to get underway on the foundations of the new Dunedin hospital, the government announced this morning.
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Legally blind pensioner named as alleged crowbar attacker
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Legally blind pensioner named as alleged crowbar attacker
A legally blind South Dunedin pensioner allegedly attacked his neighbour with a crowbar during a 3am dispute over noisy renovations.
Cracks found in brick chimney beside busy supermarket
Cracks found in brick chimney beside busy supermarket
A 25m-tall historic chimney which looms over a busy Dunedin supermarket is being inspected by engineers after cracks were found in the brickwork.
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Lane shift on cards for problem intersection
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Lane shift on cards for problem North Dunedin intersection
Proposed changes to a notorious intersection in North Dunedin are a good interim fix, but a more comprehensive engineering solution will be needed longer term, a city councillor says.
Renowned academic Peter Matheson dies
Renowned academic Peter Matheson dies
Renowned academic and respected church leader Peter Matheson has died.
Electric bus first for Mosgiel-city route
Electric bus first for Mosgiel-city route
Most people have no idea what a Geely C13E is — yet.
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands of people have been affected by a widespread internet outage in the South after hungry rodents and human error cut two cables.
Youths tracked down in Dunedin after burglaries in Gore
Youths tracked down in Dunedin after burglaries in Gore
Several youths believed to have been involved in a recent spate of "frustrating" burglaries in Gore were located in Dunedin, police say.
Mother and pup reunited
Mother and pup reunited
Conservationists are relieved after a sea lion mother returned to a pup who was becoming thin after being left to fend for herself for more than a week.
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Dunedin man charged over trailer death
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Dunedin man charged over trailer death
The victim was critically injured in Brockville after falling from a trailer being towed by his partner who was named in court.
Lighting modifications enable cyclists to again use bus bike racks
Lighting modifications enable cyclists to again use bus bike racks
Cyclists rejoice — bike racks on Orbus services in Dunedin and Queenstown will resume in time for Easter weekend.
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Academic ‘would not travel to the US’
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Academic ‘would not travel to the US’
The University of Otago will soon issue advice on travelling to the United States amid concern its academics will be "targeted" by Donald Trump’s administration.
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80-min ambulance wait ‘a blur’
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80-min ambulance wait ‘a blur’
Ronan Dynes says waiting for almost 80 minutes — with his leg broken in two places — to get picked up by Hato Hone St John’s ambulance was "a blur".
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Ice hockey vehicle of hope for side
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Ice hockey vehicle of hope for side
"Your life is a priority and not even hockey — you want to be awake and alive".
Foraging session offers taste of nature
Foraging session offers taste of nature
The owners of an organic Dunedin store and cafe gave visitors a chance to forage in their backyard which they have converted into a "mini-ecosystem".
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
The government should be focusing on building Dunedin’s new hospital rather than pregnancy terminology, a transgender parent in the city says.
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Easter rain with some ‘good breaks’
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Easter rain with some ‘good breaks’
It might pay to have some indoor activities planned for hyperactive children — and possibly some adults — who are high on sugar this Easter weekend.
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
By combining the powerful potential of nano technologies with AI, University of Otago dentistry researchers have created a pioneering method to detect oral cancer earlier, and more accurately.