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WEB4 days ago · Former mayor prevented from entering supermarket while carrying flag. Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says he was barred from shopping at a centre city supermarket at the weekend because he was carrying a rolled-up …
Former mayor prevented from entering supermarket with flag
WEB5 days ago · On Saturday afternoon, Mr Hawkins posted a photo to social media of himself with the flag unfurled outside New World Centre City. He said along with his 8-year-old son he was considered an "intimidation risk" by staff there. "I want to be clear", Mr Hawkins wrote. "I have no time for activism that targets, harasses, or intimidates service workers.
Watch: 'Winter-like surge' of incoming southerly
WEB5 days ago · Winter-like surge will track across the South Island. Video: NIWA. Niwa has released a visualisation of the 'winter-like surge' forecast to bring snow and freezing temperatures to the South tonight. The forecaster says the wind arrows in the video are colour-coded to the temperature as its predicts Tuesday will be "very cold" for the time …
Woman died after being sent home from ED with reflux medicine
WEB5 days ago · Photo: Getty Images. A woman died in hospital from a tear in her main artery two days after being sent home from an emergency department with indigestion medication, the Aged Care Commissioner has found. A report by Commissioner Carolyn Cooper found in 2018, a senior doctor failed to provide an acceptable standard of care and breached …
Water services up for discussion - Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB5 days ago · Some indications of how Dunedin’s water services will be shaped for the future could emerge in the coming days, but clarity might be months away. The Dunedin City Council’s infrastructure services committee is due to discuss the subject tomorrow and it will come up again at a joint Otago and Southland mayoral forum scheduled for next Monday.
Otago supermarkets banned from selling booze
WEB5 days ago · Nine Otago supermarkets have been temporarily banned from selling alcohol after advertising beer at an unlawful discount. The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (Arla) has banned 32 New World stores, including nine in Otago, from selling alcohol for 48 hours. The affected stores are in Dunedin, Wānaka, Oamaru, Mosgiel, …
Early efforts not enough for Old Golds to clinch victory
WEB5 days ago · That was the story in Temuka on Saturday as South Canterbury came roaring home to defend the Hanan Shield with a 44-31 win over old rivals North Otago. The Old Golds, as they did in 2023, gave the three-time defending Meads Cup champions a heck of a scare. They raced to a 14-0 lead inside 10 minutes through converted tries to prop …
Council's speed limit changes causing confusion
WEB5 days ago · Christchurch City Council's inconsistent introduction of speed limit changes has caused confusion for motorists. Avonside Dr is a major route linking the city centre to the eastern suburbs. Its speed limit between Gloucester St and Wainoni Rd was reduced from 50kmh to 30kmh in March. While heading along Avonside Dr at the new limit, The …
Halswell United co-founder's enduring love for club spans 60 years
WEB5 days ago · Photo: Supplied. Halswell United celebrated its 60th anniversary this year and co-founder Noel Hopgood is still an integral part of the club. Reporter Sam Coughlan caught up with him. He might be 93, and has had a lifetime of football, but Noel Hopgood can still be seen on the sidelines every Saturday when his beloved Halswell United is playing.
Snow, rain warnings issued for much of Otago
WEB6 days ago · The slow-moving front is expected to bring 10 to 20cm of snow above 400m, with lesser amounts above 300m. The warning extends from 10am Sunday until 5am Monday, though more snow is likely on Monday night through early Tuesday morning. Coastal Otago won't escape the weather bomb though; a heavy rain watch is in place …
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