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Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

David Parker says it was an incredible privilege to be elected by fellow New Zealanders. Photo: RNZ

Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

A self-described proud Otago conviction politician, David Parker bade farewell to the House of Representatives last night in a valedictory speech in which he wore his heart on his sleeve.

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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’

Pakistan Association of Otago president Anam Nawaz, of Dunedin, says this is a stressful time for...

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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’

‘‘We all just want peace - we want nothing but peace.’’

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'Damn annoying' council staff gagged

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DCC's handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’

The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.

In full voice...

In full voice...

More than two dozen schools took part in the The Kids Sing at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

OUSA president Liam White. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.

Mosgiel to host peace forum

Mosgiel to host peace forum

Some of the country’s best minds on international trade and conflict will be bringing the spectre of World War 3 to Mosgiel on Saturday.

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath, on piano, premieres Ballade for Cello and Piano at Hanover Hall yesterday....

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

The handyman appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 14...

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

A North Island handyman allegedly responsible for fleecing clients out of more than $100,000 has popped up in Dunedin's court.

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Landfill plan 'absolutely disgusting'

Brighton Beach. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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'Absolutely disgusting': Claim Dunedin beach at risk from landfill

A beautiful beach is threatened by the Dunedin City Council’s determination to build a landfill at Smooth Hill, a community advocate says.

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Bruce Mahalski, of Dunedin, wants quicker action from the city council to fight climate change....

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Business as usual is the wrong mentality for responding to a climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through

Chris Hipkins says equity law changes are not getting the scrutiny they deserve. Photo:&nbsp...

Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is slamming the ACT Party for championing better lawmaking the same day the coalition rushes through law changes under urgency, calling it "absolute hypocrisy".

Businessman banned from being a company director for life

Michael Le Roy was ordered to remove stockpiled tyres from an Amberely proper in 2018 by...

Businessman banned from being a company director for life

A Christchurch based-businessman and illegal tyre dumper has been banned from being a company director for life.

Dunedin sportsman to go to trial

Dunedin sportsman set for trial on serious domestic violence charge

A high-profile Dunedin sportsman accused of serious domestic violence is set to go to trial in August.

More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report

More medical specialists are leaving the public health system - or reducing their hours - to work in private hospitals, according to Medical Council data.

Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof

The home of a Whangārei man in his 80s was destroyed when an allegedly stolen car landed on its...

Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof

The home of a man in his 80s has been destroyed after a car flew off the road, sailed over a neighbour's unit and crashed through his roof.

$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month

A new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs to be repaired within a month of being...

$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month

A new $5.6m intersection in Canterbury is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed.

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

A dark plume of smoke rises from the fire on Tuesday. Photo: Angelus Parker

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

Firefighters tackling a commercial shed fire in Green Island overnight had to return to the scene today after the remnants started to smoulder again.

Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison

Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison

Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from Tongariro Prison.

Strong winds, heavy rain on way for parts of South

Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

Strong winds, heavy rain on way for parts of South

Another bout of severe weather for the South Island is expected to bring strong winds and some heavy rain to parts of Otago.

Act calls for inquiry into proposed social media ban

Act Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Act calls for inquiry into proposed social media ban

The Act Party is calling for Parliament to conduct an inquiry into the harms of social media for young people, a day after a proposal from National to ban it for the same group.

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