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Hospital contracts under scrutiny
Subcontractors on the new Dunedin hospital project may find their work being re-tendered in the coming weeks, the Otago Daily Times understands.
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'Knife pulled' at Countdown that was scene of stabbing attack
'Knife pulled' at Countdown that was scene of stabbing attack
A teenager allegedly pulled a knife on a staff member outside the Dunedin Countdown that was the scene of a frenzied stabbing attack.
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s unhappiness about meetings being held infrequently has been noted by the Dunedin City Council.
Mystery high-speed rider signs off with wheelie
Mystery high-speed rider signs off with wheelie
A mystery motorcyclist showing off to police did a wheelie after being clocked speeding at 160kmh.
Exotic marine pest discovered at Port
Exotic marine pest discovered at Port
A destructive exotic marine pest which poses serious threats to the marine environment has been discovered at Port Chalmers.
Vibrant vision
Vibrant vision
Artist Xoe Hall puts the finishing touches to one of her murals which are brightening the concrete-on-concrete atmosphere of the University of Otago Link.
Company hits ball out of park with donation
Company hits ball out of park with donation
Talk about being good sports.
Archer setting sights on Paralympics
Archer setting sights on Paralympics
Paul Wallace has only just started archery, but he is already aiming for the Paralympics.
Dunedin rugby player badly hurt in UK street attack
Dunedin rugby player badly hurt in UK street attack
A Dunedin rugby player has been brutally beaten in a vicious street attack in England just two weeks after arriving to "live the dream".
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Funding cuts hit tunnels trail plans
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Funding cuts hit tunnels trail plans
The team behind a major Dunedin cycleway project say cuts to government funding mean it will have to be drastically scaled down.
Winter records set across South
Winter records set across South
If you thought your winter heating bill was cheaper than usual, you are not going crazy — Dunedin has just recorded its warmest winter since records began in 1947.
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Children hid while mother beaten
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Children hid while mother beaten
After a Dunedin father’s violent domestic rampage, police found his pyjama-clad children hiding in a shed.
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Argument you could drive a truck through
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Argument you could drive a truck through
A Ford Ranger or a new Dunedin hospital? For Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, the choice is obvious — it is a Ford Ranger.
Warmest Dunedin winter since records began
Warmest Dunedin winter since records began
Dunedin has just recorded its warmest winter since records began in 1947.
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Charities hit hard by funding cuts
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Charities hit hard by funding cuts
Two Dunedin services helping vulnerable children and youth are suffering deep funding cuts, causing one to shut its doors to new clients.
Finally finding peace, in Dunedin
Finally finding peace, in Dunedin
Three Iraqis with Palestinian heritage, ripped away from their ancestral home by violence, have found peace in Dunedin.
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Otago rescuers the best in the country
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Otago rescuers the best in the country
When it comes to rescuing people in serious car crashes, it appears coastal Otago firefighters and medics are the best in the country.
Desire to run again spurs stroke survivor
Desire to run again spurs stroke survivor
A stroke survivor who could barely walk a year ago is preparing to run in the Dunedin Marathon.
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Pledge Taieri Gorge track will be safe for services
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Pledge Taieri Gorge track will be safe for services
Dunedin Railways has provided assurances the Taieri Gorge line will be safe when passenger services resume to Pukerangi next month.
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Taieri Mouth crash
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Taieri Mouth crash
A motorcyclist was left in a critical condition after sliding down a bank and hitting a tree near Taieri Mouth.