Leak causes partial collapse of ceiling
A leak in Dunedin’s ageing hospital caused a partial ceiling collapse yesterday and left water streaming into a room where sterile surgery equipment is stored.
‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire
‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire
A man who discarded a cigarette believed to have started a fire which burned down a Dunedin flat complex says he made a "mistake".
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Polytechnic cutting six programmes
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Polytechnic cutting six programmes
Otago Polytechnic has confirmed it is cutting six programmes next year — four in Dunedin and two in Central Otago.
One seriously injured in collision
One seriously injured in collision
One person is believed to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in South Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
Anomaly of nature on display
Anomaly of nature on display
What do you do when you see a two-headed creature?
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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs
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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs
Rugby clubs across Dunedin say they will struggle to operate their bars if a proposed alcohol policy comes into force.
New twist on sustainable materials
New twist on sustainable materials
Communication design lecturer Alexia Moore stands in front of a project about "kombukeke", a unique composite using kombucha leather (bacterial cellulose) and harakeke, that is on display at the...
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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site
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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site
The former Fortune Theatre site in Dunedin is imposing costs exceeding $120,000 a year on the Dunedin City Council while it remains disused and the public will be asked if the historically...
Time for a makeover
Time for a makeover
Otago Hockey Association community hockey manager Jolene Casey walks on the asphalt at the McMillan Hockey Centre at Logan Park yesterday.
Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’
Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’
The southern hemisphere’s only mobile Pet-CT scanner is in Dunedin and is set to make a big difference for patients.
Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
By Lauren Crimp of RNZFurther job cuts are looming at Te Whatu Ora, with staff working in its IT department receiving news on Monday their jobs could soon be gone.
Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores
Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores
Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault
Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault
A man kicked his victim in the groin, swore at him and filmed him on his phone, as he lay unconscious and bleeding on the pavement after a fatal assault.
Preparing for an extreme solar storm
Emergency responders prepare for extreme solar storm
NZ's emergency response agency is preparing for major power and communications outages as the chances of an extreme solar storm hitting Earth increase.
Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine
Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine
A Pacific public health expert is encouraging Pasifika communities in New Zealand to make sure they are immunized against whooping cough.
Albanese reassures around social media policy fears
Albanese reassures around social media policy fears
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban...
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions
GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions
The deputy health and disability commissioner has found two GPs working separately inappropriately issued medical certificates for Covid-19 vaccine exemptions.