Southern medical lab workers to strike
Southern medical lab workers to strike
Poor conditions and a lack of pay parity with the public sector has prompted private medical laboratory workers to strike tomorrow and Friday.
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$2m extra tagged for stadium company
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$2m extra tagged for stadium company
The company that runs Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in line to get about $2million more annually from the city council, but it is not yet clear precisely why.
Driver kills duck in attempt to avoid ‘child’
Driver kills duck in attempt to avoid ‘child’
A Dunedin man who thought he was swerving to avoid hitting a child failed spectacularly when he crashed into a retaining wall, killing a duck.
Frazer Barton back as Law Society boss after complaints rejected
Frazer Barton back as Law Society boss after complaints rejected
Dunedin lawyer Frazer Barton has been cleared of any unsatisfactory conduct in relation to the destruction of historical abuse records.
Peninsula worker 'assaulted by teen' after break-in
Peninsula worker 'assaulted by teen' after break-in
An Otago Peninsula worker was left with a possible broken jaw after confronting a teenager who broke into a tourism business.
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Novel approach to rare-bird release
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Novel approach to rare-bird release
More than 100 tīeke have been released at Orokonui Ecosanctuary in a conservation effort described as the first of its kind.
Future’s so bright
Future’s so bright
Andersons Bay resident Ruth Macintosh and her sun-smart pooch Lacey enjoyed the balmy weather with a return cycle trip to Macandrew Bay along the harbour cycleway yesterday.
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City industrial site pleases church congregration
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City industrial site pleases church congregration
New carpet and some new wall art is all it took to turn a Dunedin training facility into a place of worship.
HNZ not releasing new bed details
HNZ not releasing new bed details
The government's refusal to release any details about what beds have been cut from the new Dunedin hospital has been slammed by medical unions.
Packed port
Packed port
The container ship Orea (left), cruise ship Regatta and container ship Maersk Wellington made it a busy day for Port Otago yesterday.
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$24k stolen from elderly woman in 7-hour phone scam
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$24k stolen from elderly woman in 7-hour phone scam
An elderly Dunedin woman has described being strung along for seven hours by a pair of scammers before they cleared $24,000 from her account.
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Parking fees proposal ruffles residents
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Parking fees proposal ruffles residents
A proposal to introduce fees for parking on Sunday has been met unenthusiastically by Dunedin residents.
Battered or crumbed?
Battered or crumbed?
The weather played its part on Saturday as dozens of pleasure craft headed out to sea with high hopes of catching a tub of blue cod.
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
Fairfield residents’ financial situations should not determine whether they have the skills to save a life, a first-aid trainer says.
Juniors take to the beach to compete
Juniors take to the beach to compete
More than 200 future lifesavers tested their mettle under "awesome" conditions at Warrington Beach at the weekend.
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Free bin size swaps available until April
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Free bin size swaps available until April
Dunedin households with unsuitable wheelie bins can get sizes switched without charge for a limited time.
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
An Otago publisher says it is an honour to have a novel longlisted in New Zealand’s top book awards for the first time.
Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck
Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck
A Dunedin man’s efforts to not hit a bird with his car failed spectacularly, when he crashed into a wall and ran over a duck.
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Dunedin's sea lion population is on the move once again — now with pups in tow.
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
It can be hard to appreciate the details of an MV Agusta F3 motorcycle when it’s speeding down a straight at 250kmh.