Constant changes criticised
Constant changes criticised
A former boss of the delayed new Dunedin hospital build has spoken out against repeated leadership changes, saying the tactic doesn’t make sense.
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
Dunedin city councillors have criticised a supermarket giant for displaying a lack of awareness about broken glass in north Dunedin.
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
Stopping people from having "dessert wines with their elegant dinner", among other unintended consequences, needs to be considered when adjusting Dunedin’s alcohol rules, councillors say.
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
One person was seriously injured and trapped in their car following a crash in Dunedin yesterday.
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'More assertive steps should have been taken'
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'More assertive steps should have been taken'
More assertive steps should have been taken to assess Olivia Podmore when she expressed suicidal ideation, an inquest has heard.
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
The refugee community is reeling from the confirmation Otago Polytechnic has cut English language learning courses.
Abused siblings fail in final bid to access father's assets
Abused siblings fail in final bid to access father's assets
The adult children of a man who abused and tormented them when they were young have lost a last-ditch legal bid to gain access to $700,000 worth of his assets, which he left in trust to another...
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
New signs may adorn the Dunedin Town Hall for up to five years while the complex is seismically assessed and refurbished.
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Woman to serve whole prison sentence
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Woman to serve whole prison sentence
A woman who caused severe injury to a moped rider by driving the wrong way down Dunedin’s one-way system will serve her entire prison sentence.
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Bid for discharge over indecent assault counts rejected
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Bid for discharge over indecent assault counts rejected
A church-going tradie will likely be deported to Tonga after groping two women celebrating graduation in a Dunedin bar.
Hipkins reacts to Covid response inquiry
Hipkins reacts to Covid response inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response has been publicly released and political leaders across the spectrum are reacting.
Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman
Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of images has been given an official final warning he will be jailed if the...
Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds
Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah held today, under a deal brokered by the United States and France.
Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline
Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline
Early indications suggest a vehicle crossing the centreline in Tīrau resulted in a fatal crash that killed one and put 14 others in hospital, police say.
One seriously injured in Fairfield crash
One seriously injured in Fairfield crash
One person was seriously injured after being trapped in their car following a crash in Dunedin this afternoon.
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Russia will not start a nuclear war, so countries including New Zealand need to stand strong with Ukraine, an international relations specialist says.
Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker
Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker
It has taken 16 years for the man who lured Christchurch woman Kerry Downey into his home under the guise of adopting an unwanted cat to finally reveal why he murdered her.
Police car hit Luxon's limousine
Police car hit Luxon's limousine
Police say one of its vehicles crashed into a Crown limousine carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his mid-2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a judge denied his bid to be released on $84m bail from a US prison.
Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral
Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral
Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing patches as police monitor a gang funeral in Bay of Plenty.