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    Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’

    The much-maligned George St seesaws came as a "complete surprise" to some Dunedin city councillors, who say they had no chance to sign off the additions to the central city playground.

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    Competitive election ‘good for local democracy’

    Janine Hayward. Photo: supplied

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    Competitive election ‘good for local democracy’

    Dunedin voters should not be daunted by the large number of names on council ballot papers this election, a politics professor says.

    Science fair gets a fiery addition

    Oscar Kissell, of John McGlashan College, shows off the pulsejet he built for the Aurora Energy...

    Science fair gets a fiery addition

    A Dunedin secondary school student is planning on making a speedy modification to his go-kart by strapping his science fair project to it.

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    Needle exchange handover concerns

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    Needle exchange handover concerns

    The departing operators of Dunedin’s needle exchange programme fear it could descend into "chaos" due to a lack of communication with the new provider.

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    If the shoe fits: family tradition continues

    The Country Cobbler business in Mornington will continue after owner Greg Fox (left) sold his...

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    If the shoe fits: family tradition continues

    A Dunedin family is cobbling together a family dynasty by going against the grain of today’s disposable society.

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    Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding

    The skipper of stricken fishing vessel Tamahine Teone Taiaroa is winched to safety last year....

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    Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding

    A skipper was distracted by his phone as he steamed towards catastrophe.

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    Track proves ‘great resource’

    Hearts raced, hooves pounded and people cheered as the mothballed Forbury Park track came to life...

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    Track proves ‘great resource’

    Races briefly returned to Dunedin’s Forbury Park, although they bore little resemblance to the trots of the past.

    Frost blankets region

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    Frost blankets region

    The Silverstream continues to flow, despite a heavy frost on the banks around a ford in Silverstream Valley Rd yesterday.

    Astute leadership needed to restore fortunes

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    Astute leadership needed to restore fortunes

    It has been a challenging couple of years for the South.

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    Bid for freedom ‘worth a shot’

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    Bid for freedom ‘worth a shot’

    A woman who made a desperate dash for freedom on the way to prison said her pre-jail break was "worth a shot".

    Flasher 'twirled' genitals in front of schoolgirls

    Mitchell Lamb was sentenced to 50 hours’ community work for two indecent displays. Photo: Stephen...

    Flasher 'twirled' genitals in front of schoolgirls

    A Dunedin man who flashed two girls on their way to school has refused to explain why he did it.

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    Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s

    Jaime Reid, of Berwick, and Theo Wolfhagen, of Tasmania, will run and cycle 70km along the Otago...

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    Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s

    Always quick with a one-liner or a slightly naughty joke, Shirley Reid was sharp-witted with a notorious sense of humour.

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    Tavern’s liquor licence suspended

    The Kensington Sports Bar & Tavern, at 4 King Edward St, has had its liquor licence suspended for...

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    Tavern’s liquor licence suspended

    A Dunedin tavern has been banned from selling alcohol for two days after running giveaways involving a "premium ham" and a lawnmower.

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    After-hours service news ‘pleasing’

    Adam O’Byrne. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    After-hours service news ‘pleasing’

    Dunedin could get a comprehensive 24/7 after-hours medical service by the end of the year.

    Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver

    The 28-year-old woman was denied service when she tried to buy alcohol. File photo: Getty Images

    Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver

    A drunk driver nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit was dobbed in by a Dunedin liquor store after she tried to buy booze, police say.

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    Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan

    Jackie Barron. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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    Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan

    A pair of Dunedin principals say the proposed replacement for NCEA will be an improvement, but a teacher’s union representative is concerned there will be a loss in flexibility for students.

    Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again

    The Parole Board last year heard Joseph Lepper had smeared faeces on prison walls. PHOTO: STAFF...

    Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again

    A rapist who tried to drag a woman into a van in central Dunedin will remain locked up until at least November next year. 

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    Second cannabis conviction for former policeman

    Former police officer Adrian Van Der Eik. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Second cannabis conviction for former policeman

    A former police officer has been convicted of cannabis crime — and it is not the first time.

    Another frosty start in the South

    Another frosty start in the South

    Mosgiel was officially the coldest place in the country on -6°C this morning and great care was needed on roads and footpaths due to widespread frost in Dunedin. 

    Woman seriously hurt in icy crash near Dunedin

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    Woman seriously hurt in icy crash near Dunedin

    A woman was taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after her vehicle slid off an icy road early this morning.
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