Former Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has died at 71 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Current Mayor Aaron Hawkins says Cull brought a strategic focus to Council.

But he stepped down in 2019 to spend more time with family - which Hawkins says has been cruelly cut far too soon.

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Business:
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Health & Safety:
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Environment:
Tropical cyclone Fina has felled huge trees across northeast parts of Australia in a rampage that residents are glad to see the back of 18:37

Rugby League:
The fixtures for next year's Rugby League World Cup have been confirmed, with Christchurch getting the nod to host a double-header on October 25th 18:07

Soccer:
No excuses from Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries following his side's 1-all draw with the Brisbane Roar at Mt Smart 17:37

Rugby:
A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side 17:37

Cricket:
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Politics:
Concerns about how workforces will be affected by boosting KiwiSaver contributions further 17:07

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