Cancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting period
The woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.
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Cancer patient with eight weeks to live told 12-week delay to see specialist
A quarter to a third of cancer patients waited more than two months to see a specialist.
Arrest after Dunedin firearm incident, another man still sought
Man arrested yesterday following yesterday's shooting appeared in court this morning.
Dunedin soprano wins aria contest
Six finalists were chosen from the 15 entrants who performed on Saturday.
Man arrested after shots fired in Dunedin, sparking police swoop on property
Armed police have swooped on a property near where shots were fired.
'It's not naturism, it’s exhibitionism': Naked beach walker draws complaints
'We’d just like the police to be allowed to do something,' says Kaka Pt retiree.
Jailed Dunedin man Nathan Boulter on parole with conditions
The man who stalked his victim and made threats from prison has been released on parole.
Man who killed friend denied parole, lacks ‘progress’
Jason Blackler says he is intent on completing anti-violence rehabilitation.
Cyndi Lauper pays surprise visit to super-fan’s Dunedin bar
The singer is in Dunedin to perform at Sir Rod Stewart’s concert tonight.
National cancer working group forms in response to critical shortages
Crippling doctor workforce shortages have closed down some cancer services in Dunedin.
Rod Stewart fan irate after Ticketmaster changes seat without notice or refund
"We are no longer getting what we paid for."
Watch: The ID Dunedin Fashion Show
See the latest looks from some of New Zealand’s most high-profile designers, including NOM*D, Company of Strangers, Carlson, Moochi and Liz Mitchell, along with the international collections of emerging designers from around the globe. Video / Supplied
Silver Fern Farms lifts profit by 82%
Biggest changes in 75 years vindicated, Silver Fern says.
Yeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillors
Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.
‘Manipulative and dangerous’: Rapist, murderer Paul Bailey to stay behind bars
Parole Board says public would be at risk if 'dangrous' killer released.
Dunedin roads will have more women's names
City responds to criticism over streets being named after men.
No more chances - judge’s response to serial offending
Dunedin woman has accepted she must abandon her chaotic lifestyle.
‘Methed-out’ man targets Asians in ‘disturbing’ crimes
Heavily dressed in layers of clothes, Jayden Morgan approached women and pricked them.
Dunedin truck crash: Pedestrian killed by runaway truck named
Connor Harley Latty was on his way to work when the out-of-control truck crashed into him.
'I'm not out for blood': Woman confronts her abuser in court
A Dunedin woman's abuser has been jailed after years of 'habitual' sexual attacks.
Construction firm collapses owing $2m, eight projects in limbo
Rising costs and falling prices claim another casualty.
Person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident at Mainland Poultry
The person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in moderate condition.
Couple sell new $135k Mercedes back to dealer at huge loss after seatbelt breakages
The car was listed for $20,000 more the day after the dealer bought it back.
Dunedin pedestrian truck death ‘tragedy for all involved’
A pedestrian was hit by an apparently runaway truck in central Dunedin this morning.
St Patrick’s Day chaos: Naked man amongst arrests
Police have been called to numerous incidents involving Dunedin students.
Logo proposal for University of Otago a ‘bold change’
Proposed logo for university would swap the traditional coat of arms for a tohu.
Dunedin drive-by shooting: 25yo man arrested, facing attempted murder charge
Friday's shooting happened on Dunedin's Thomas Burns St. Police appealed for information.
‘I was frozen’: Woman accuses Qigong master healer of grabbing her breast
"If you feel I did not do a good job. No payment."
'Ridiculous': Family held at gunpoint as police raid goes wrong
Man is startled as police descend on his property with guns trained on his head.
Three people arrested after baseball bat threat over crash
The trio left the scene, but were stopped by police.
Taieri flood death: Test of new 4WD ends in fiancee's drowning
Sarah Shirley was killed after her partner took their new 4WD for a spin through floods.
Body found in cave south of Dunedin, rāhui in place
The discovery has led to a rāhui being put in place at Taieri Mouth.
AOS swarm property in central Dunedin
A man was seen being led away by police at about 6.30pm.
'Just trying to get away with it': Police catch speeding driver twice in one day
The Dunedin woman claimed she was just late for work but police weren't convinced.