Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.
One injured in central Dunedin crash, driver to face charges
One injured in central Dunedin crash, driver to face charges
A man will appear in court following a central Dunedin crash which caused moderate injuries last night.
Furious Trump vows new levies after tariffs ruled illegal
Furious Trump vows new levies after tariffs ruled illegal
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Donald Trump responded with fury to the Supreme Court ruling that he lacked the power to unilaterally set tariffs on imports, denouncing individual justices as he vowed to continue a global trade war that has kept the world on edge for a year.
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Reprieve after groping colleague
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Reprieve after groping colleague
A Dunedin nurse was permitted to continue working at the hospital after groping a colleague as she tended to an unconscious patient.
Here there be dragons, fire horses
Here there be dragons, fire horses
Dunedin City Council lanterns logistics manager Rebecca Rowe admires a dragon lantern in the Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden pond yesterday.
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
A controversial Dunedin city councillor has had privileges revoked over his behaviour and was then escorted out of a meeting with tape over his mouth.
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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof
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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof
The arrest of disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has highlighted one of the major risks of having a non-elected head of state, a constitutional law expert says.
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
Facilitating a "penguin experience" for a pair of English rock stars landed one Dunedin collector an unforgettable memento.
‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party
‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party
Students from Knox College make their way to the Otago University Student Association’s annual toga party, held last night on Union Lawn.
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
When St Hilda’s Collegiate was founded, the common belief was girls’ brains would not be able to cope with learning.
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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly
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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly
While Air New Zealand does not see the lack of airline competition in New Zealand as a problem, Dunedin Airport and many other regional airports around the country do.
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
A new roundabout could be built beside the Oval in Dunedin next summer, as part of a proposed three-year programme of adjustments along Princes St.
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Support for foundation heartfelt
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Support for foundation heartfelt
Out of nowhere, lying in bed, Karen Broad’s heart started to "race and flutter" again.
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Sale provides a year’s worth of reading
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Sale provides a year’s worth of reading
Frank McCarthy openly admits he was illiterate until he was nearly 10 years old.
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Simms to head grants subcommittee
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Simms to head grants subcommittee
First-term councillor Andrew Simms has been picked to lead a restructured approach to Dunedin’s grants decision-making.
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Tūhura wins ‘Museum of the Year’ award
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Tūhura wins ‘Museum of the Year’ award
What Tūhura Otago Museum may lack in size and resources, it makes up for in passion, creativity and drive.
Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years
Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years
Otago Community Hospice is about to celebrate 40 years of working in palliative care and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
NZ facing neurologist ‘shortage’
NZ facing neurologist ‘shortage’
Continuing growth in the number of New Zealanders with multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke means the country is facing a "severe shortage" of neurologists.
Firefighters ramping up pressure
Firefighters ramping up pressure
Dunedin firefighters take to the streets after walking off the job for the 12th time as part of ongoing industrial action.
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Greens to go all in for Dunedin
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Greens to go all in for Dunedin
Expect to see Chlöe Swarbrick in town a lot this year as the Green Party steps up its profile in Dunedin, political editor Mike Houlahan writes.