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    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.

    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.

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

    New Dunedin councillors have got straight into their work.

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    Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

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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.

    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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    Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant

    Leanne Mash. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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    Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant

    A senior manager who has been made redundant by the Dunedin City Council was behind a bullying complaint against the chief executive last year.

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    Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument

    An armed police officer stands at a cordon at the intersection of Dunedin-Waitati Highway (State...

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    Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument

    An air rifle allegedly brandished during an argument between two neighbours triggered an armed police response in rural Dunedin.

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    Striking teachers

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Striking teachers

    Maori Hill School teacher Jess McColl catches a sponge to the face at the Maori Hill School Fair on Saturday.

    Racing in the blood

    REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Racing in the blood

    Maddy Young, 15, from Gore on her Youth Saloon stockcar at Beachlands Speedway in Waldronville, Dunedin on Saturday night.

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    Community event offers free haircuts, services

    Hairdresser Holly Pemberton and haircut recipient subject Peter Cunningham take a moment during...

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    Community event offers free haircuts, services

    The organiser of a Dunedin community event which put smiles on the faces of volunteers and recipients alike is already planning a big return next year.

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    Firework injuries mainly affecting guys — ACC

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    Firework injuries mainly affecting guys — ACC

    An unhealthy mix of excitement, alcohol and overconfidence often plays a role in setting up Guy Fawkes for a fiery end.

    Crystal researcher awarded fellowship

    Luke Trainor. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Crystal researcher awarded fellowship

    When Luke Trainor talks about "rare-earth-doped magnetically ordered crystals", most people say, "huh?"

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    Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release

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    Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release

    A man who left his friend of 15 years for dead after a drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.

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    Appliance fraudster made to pay

    Matthew Thomson was sentenced to community work after paying 21c for $20,000 worth of gear. Photo...

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    Appliance fraudster made to pay

    A Dunedin builder who ripped off an appliance store to the tune of $20,000 is yet to pay back a cent.

    The family that feeds Dunedin

    Three generations of the Gianone family are now in the family business, from bottom left...

    The family that feeds Dunedin

    In an industry where trends come and go, the Gianone family’s steadfast Italian restaurant Etrusco has become part of the Dunedin story.

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    Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

    On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, at the corner of Prince Albert...

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    Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

    The co-owner of a South Dunedin pub who failed to disclose his convictions has vowed to sell his stake in the business if it means its liquor licences are granted.

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    Council club drink prices raise concern

    Should wine be available 24/7? PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Council club drink prices raise concern

    The Dunedin City Council has come under fire for "concerningly low prices for alcohol" at its staff-only social club — including $4 beer.

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    Former councillors farewelled

    Andrew Whiley. Photo: supplied

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    Former councillors farewelled

    Intelligent, passionate and "occasionally annoying" — Dunedin city councillors have eulogised their former colleagues as a new term dawns.

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    Mayor, councillors sworn in to office

    New Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker, in her mayoral robes, celebrates with supporters in the Octagon...

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    Mayor, councillors sworn in to office

    Dunedin could be the best place to live in New Zealand — a magnet for people attracted by an unrivalled lifestyle and opportunities, the city’s new mayor says.

    Led on ‘short foot chase’

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    Led on ‘short foot chase’

    An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town attempted to flee police when they were transporting him to court.
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      Longstanding Dunedin motorcycle business closes

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      Pupil’s actions give family ‘invaluable’ time with grandmother

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