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    David Bennett makes a submission on the need for music venues in the city. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

    Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.

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    City misses out in hospital bed announcement

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    City misses out in hospital bed announcement

    Dunedin's MPs have hit back at a government announcement of 140 new hospital beds in the health system — none of which are for the South.

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    Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

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    Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

    The University of Otago has yet to form a view about the feasibility of an alternative to the proposed Albany St cycleway in Dunedin.

    Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

    Recently installed cobblestone paving dug up again at the corner of St Andrew and George streets,...

    Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

    The new streetscape in central Dunedin requires repairs throughout this month as damaged pavers are replaced.

    City top dog for canine owners

    Cherie Scadden, of Dunedin, with whippet Jack Russell cross Rambo (left) and border collie Ruby...

    City top dog for canine owners

    Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.

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    ‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

    Heriot Row. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    ‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

    Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.

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    All in place for racing’s big day

    Otago Racing Club sales and marketing co-ordinator Samantha Wells helps set up the Fashions on...

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    All in place for racing’s big day

    The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.

    Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

    Raumati Hanning in court earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

    A Dunedin man who posed as a pre-teen to dupe girls around the world into sending him sexualised videos has been refused parole.

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    ‘Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

    Another storey is being added to a Smith St home in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    ‘Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

    A nod to the old, which is actually new, will be part of the future for a striking Dunedin home.

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    Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

    About 60,000 people have signed a declaration asserting the New Zealand health system is in...

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    Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

    Health was top of mind for Dunedin protesters calling for the government to address healthcare shortages across the country.

    ‘Oops’ reminder first

    ‘Oops’ reminder first

    The Dunedin City Council are taking an initial education-first approach to parking changes.

    Key moment after chase comes to dead end

    Photo: Getty Images

    Key moment after chase comes to dead end

    A Dunedin man’s failed attempt to bamboozle police by throwing his car keys away came after his efforts to flee the officers hit a dead end.

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    Spooky scouts sell scares

    St Kilda Scouts (from left) Mack Love, 13, Ruby Adie-Kinraid, 12 and Jeremy Wister, 12, prepare...

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    Spooky scouts sell scares

    Dunedin children were herded into a dark, scary room as a mob of spooky scouts worked to produce loud screams from anyone who dared to enter.

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    Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

    File photo

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    Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

    An insider at University of Otago fears the introduction of compulsory lecture recordings as early as next year is a step towards it becoming a "remote-learning" institution.

    Vintage car club's Taieri Tour results

    Cars line up before the start of the Vintage Car Club's Taieri Tour in 2022. The 53rd running of...

    Vintage car club's Taieri Tour results

    The 53rd Annual Taieri Tour of the Vintage Car Club's Otago Branch was held on Saturday.

    Lifeguards are looking for trouble

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Lifeguards are looking for trouble

    St Clair surf lifeguards (from right) Charlotte Nicol, Mia Stout, Mereana Martin and Josephine Charpentier watch the beach as they get ready for their club open day on Saturday.

    Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin

    About 50 people marched through Dunedin as part of the Hīkoi for Our Health. Photo: RNZ

    Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin

    About 50 people marched through Dunedin's streets to the Octagon today, calling on the government to urgently address a health system in crisis.

    Pavers replaced 18 months after upgrade

    Following a recent upgrade, pavers in St Andrew St in central Dunedin, at the intersection with...

    Pavers replaced 18 months after upgrade

    The new streetscape in central Dunedin requires repairs throughout this month, as damaged pavers are replaced.

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

    Photo: ODT files

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

    New Dunedin councillors have got straight into their work.

    Someone’s Sunday ruined

    REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Someone’s Sunday ruined

    A Dunedin City Council parking infringement notice adorns a car parked in a P5 zone in George St around 2.30pm yesterday afternoon.
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    • REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

      Someone’s Sunday ruined

    • This 1983 Mustang is up for sale at next weekend’s Teviot Valley Garage Sale. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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      Mustang for sale in garage sale trail

    • MCR Motorcycle Replacements, at 79 Crawford St, closed its doors last week. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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      Longstanding Dunedin motorcycle business closes

    • Dunedin rugby sex-tape victim 'consumed by anxiety, fear and shame'

    • Balmacewen Intermediate principal Andrew Hunter,  showing off his tennis skills last week, is...

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      Retiring principal’s school became his ‘community’

    • Briar Dawson and her 3-year-old daughter Elsie. Photo: Supplied/Givealittle

      Young Otago mum focused on making memories after cancer diagnosis

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