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    Matthew Barnes has racked up six burglary convictions since 2023. PHOTO: STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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    Moa bone among items stolen by burglar

    Items stolen during burglaries are largely predictable — jewellery, electronics, alcohol. They are usually not the fossilised bone of an extinct flightless bird.

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    Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

    Tawera Johnson told the Parole Board he wanted to be released to a residential rehabilitation...

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    Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

    A samurai sword-wielding Dunedin man who left his victim scarred for life says he has forged gang links in prison for security.

    Doula helping the dying find peace

    Dunedin doula Kalla Byrne thumbs through an end-of-life planner. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Doula helping the dying find peace

    A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.

    Summer School in full swing at university

    University of Otago Summer School students Caitlin Proctor, 21, and Thomas Boyte, 19, make the...

    Summer School in full swing at university

    Some University of Otago students have cut their summer holidays short to get ahead in their degrees.

    Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin

    Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Caleb Lynn. Photo: NZ Police

    'Do not approach': Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin

    Police say a man wanted for aggravated robbery is thought to be in Dunedin, and they are urging people not to approach him.

    Radich funeral on Friday

    Jules Radich. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Radich funeral on Friday

    The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.

    Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held

    University of Otago Japanese student Maria Miya, 20, does some calligraphy while her peers Naoki...

    Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held

    University of Otago exchange students are celebrating a Japanese coming-of-age tradition that is more than 1300 years old.

    Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy

    University of Otago biomedical sciences researchers Prof Peter Fineran (left) and Dr Robert...

    Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy

    Not many research projects come with a cherry on top.

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    Concerns held after rest-home resignation

    Oxford Court rest-home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Concerns held after rest-home resignation

    The manager at the centre of much of the controversy around incidents at the Oxford Court rest-home in Dunedin has resigned and already left her job.

    Search continues in ‘wild’ country

    Connor Purvis had intended to climb Mt Huxley on December 30. PHOTOS: NZ POLICE

    Search continues in ‘wild’ country

    Rescue services are hanging on to hope for Dunedin tramper Connor Purvis who remains lost in what has been described as "rugged and wild" country.

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    Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

    Andrew Swanson-Dobbs. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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    Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

    A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.

    Restoring a piece of history

    New owner Wade Nicholson works on a shed at the historic Deborah Bay Lewis Cottage which he...

    Restoring a piece of history

    A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

    Photo: ODT files

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

    A refugee who filmed himself sexually abusing a woman as her child protested has been declined parole.

    Drink-driver found lying in road: police

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    Drink-driver found lying in road: police

    A drink-driver found lying in the road has been taken to hospital after crashing into a power pole, police say.

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Dunedin City Library rare books and special collections librarian Julian Smith holds a letter...

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

    The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.

    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

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    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

    Overnight closures are scheduled for parts of State Highway 1 in Dunedin from next week for roadworks.

    Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper

    Connor Purvis. Photo: NZ Police

    Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper

    About 50 people were involved in a search today for a Dunedin man missing for a week after going tramping near Lake Ohau.

    Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building

    Fire crews were called to the Mosgiel building about 9am today. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building

    A fire investigator has been notified following a blaze in an Mosgiel industrial estate this morning.

    Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay

    The assault took place at Bayfield Park yesterday, police say. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN (file)

    Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay

    Dunedin police are seeking more information about an alleged assault in the Andersons Bay area.
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