Finding guide dog match changed world
At first, bumping into and tripping over obvious things such as tables and lounge suites was probably a little comical, if not a little embarrassing.
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Woman hit mother on head with bottle
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Woman hit mother on head with bottle
A homeless woman taken off the streets by her elderly mother bashed her on the head with a wine bottle on Mother’s Day.
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Man avoids conviction
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Man avoids conviction
A Dunedin man has avoided a drink-driving conviction because he wants to open a liquor store, a court has heard.
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
Motorists in Dunedin were much less likely to be pinged for parking offences last year than a year earlier.
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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".
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Tagline ‘doesn’t do us any favours’
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Tagline ‘doesn’t do us any favours’
Councillors are weighing dumping a ‘‘self-deprecating’’ Dunedin marketing campaign which a tourism operator says does not translate well overseas.
Robbery altered murder accused, court hears
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
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.
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Tour bus parking draws ire
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Tour bus parking draws ire
A Dunedin woman is disappointed, but "not surprised", by the number of tour bus operators parking dangerously and then taking tourists down to the closed Tunnel Beach track.
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
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
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
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
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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.
Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
The Otago Regional Council is advising people and their pets to stay away from the Upper Tomahawk Lagoon due to toxic algae presence.
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No writing residency next year due to cut
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No writing residency next year due to cut
For the first time in 32 years, the University of Otago is unable to offer one of its prestigious writing residencies next year, following a major external funding cut.
Initiative aims to get pupils on the move
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
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.