Chinese New Year celebrations begin
Chinese New Year celebrations begin
At least 2000 people are expected to attend the Chinese New Year celebrations in Dunedin tonight.
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New Dunedin hospital: 'We listened'
'We listened'
The government has listened to the people after deciding to go ahead with the new Dunedin hospital. They were shouting at you too loudly not to be heard, writes political editor Mike Houlahan.
On the march
On the march
On September 28 last year, more than 35,000 people marched down George St, Dunedin, in protest against planned cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
I’m actually doing this deliberately
I’m actually doing this deliberately
Freestyle Kings rider Jett Anderson takes flight at the motocross team’s show at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last night.
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Funding boost for events ‘a drop in the ocean’ — promoter
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Funding boost for events ‘a drop in the ocean’ — promoter
Events and festivals in Dunedin could get a $4.4million boost over four years, but even that has been described as "a drop in the ocean".
Woman sentenced for threats and assault
Woman sentenced for threats and assault
An "enraged" Dunedin woman dug her nails into a detective's hand, causing it to bleed, and threatened to kill her former partner by driving through his house.
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Public input floated for playground upgrades
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Public input floated for playground upgrades
Anticipated upgrades for Dunedin's three destination playgrounds may require the community to dig in to become a reality.
NZ’s oldest Land Rover doing bit for heart health
NZ’s oldest Land Rover doing bit for heart health
The country's oldest Land Rover is hitting the road once again, embarking on a 1800km journey in the name of heart health.
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‘Captain’ needed to pilot draft live music action plan
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‘Captain’ needed to pilot draft live music action plan
A plan to protect Dunedin's live music "will never be fulfilled" without a dedicated adviser to lead the way, city councillors have heard.
Hospital plans 'worst decision possible' for elderly - specialist
Hospital plans 'worst decision possible' for elderly - specialist
The government is being unrealistic and ignoring the needs of an ageing population by cutting psychogeriatric beds by 50%, an associate professor of psychiatry says.
Pacific Cultures Gallery to be closed for a refresh
Pacific Cultures Gallery to be closed for a refresh
For about 60 years, Tūhura Otago Museum's Pacific Cultures Gallery has been the "go-to" place to learn about island life down under.
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Rates rises exceeding 10% mooted after debt increased
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Rates rises exceeding 10% mooted after debt increased
Councillors have pushed projected rates rises in Dunedin above 10%.
Police step in as protesters block Brown
Police step in as protesters block Health Minister
Police were required to clear the way for Health Minister Simeon Brown to exit the building following his announcement on the new Dunedin hospital this morning.
Hospital a 'big win' for South: Mayor
Mayor hails southerners' efforts after hospital 'big win'
The people of the South deserve ‘‘a great pat on the back’’ for forcing the government to listen to its demands for a new hospital, Mayor Jules Radich says.
Members disappointed Town Belt programme stopped
Members disappointed Town Belt programme stopped
A group of Dunedin students are disappointed an educational environmental programme has gone into hibernation due to a lack of funding.
'Good announcement' on way for hospital
Hospital decision expected
Labour's Taieri MP Ingrid Leary is expecting a "good announcement" regarding the new Dunedin hospital from Health Minister Simeon Brown today.
Sunflowers bloom as cancer found gone
Sunflowers bloom as cancer found gone
As 120,000 sunflowers planted in Susanne Volkers' honour started to bloom, she found out her brain cancer was gone.
Govt targets date for scaled-back hospital
Govt targets date for scaled-back hospital
Dunedin will get a new hospital, now expected to open in 2031, but the government's cutback plan means it will have fewer beds on opening than previously planned.
Cancer patient calls for a fair decision by govt
Cancer patient calls for a fair decision by govt
A cancer patient who spent months in Dunedin Hospital says staff were great but the hospital was not.
Teenager hit in head with hammer
Teenager hit in head with hammer
A teenager is in Dunedin Hospital after being hit in the head with a hammer following an alleged road rage incident in Mornington.