Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Workers at Moana Pool prepare to hoist the main pool’s bulkhead back into the water yesterday morning.
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
Plans to revive an abandoned area in Port Chalmers once slated for state housing has the approval of most Dunedin City by-election candidates.
Exhibition to mark milestone
Exhibition to mark milestone
Non-profit art studio Artsenta is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a community art exhibition at the Otago Museum.
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Minister bullish about reform
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Minister bullish about reform
The conservation minister is bullish about proposed changes to an ‘‘outdated and slow system’’ and has hit out at the wilding pine debacle.
Mothers going without to feed children: study
Mothers going without to feed children: study
Kiwi mums are going to great lengths to ensure their children are fed well - often at the expense of their own wellbeing - Otago University research shows.
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
Only a true fan still has ‘‘tired, worn-out old VHS tapes’’ featuring their hero.
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Violence against health workers highlighted
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Violence against health workers highlighted
Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair
A visit to a naval base sealed the deal for two Dunedin secondary students who are planning to sign up for a life on the high seas.
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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data
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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data
ACC says 2328 claims across Otago and Southland cost the taxpayer $55 million to help people recover - its highest point in six years.
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study, will be scrapped.
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new "action group" the government announced Friday.
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was "catastrophic".
Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks
Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks
Embattled Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has had restrictions placed on him regarding receiving confidential council information.
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media Friday that was her last day at TVNZ.
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.
'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia
'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia
A pair of Islamic State-linked women accused of crimes against humanity are behind bars but plan to make bail applications after they were arrested on return to Australia.
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings.
Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump
Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump
The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate.