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Mosgiel bank closure ‘bitterly disappointing’
The imminent closure of Mosgiel’s Westpac bank is "bitterly disappointing" for the town, the local community board chairman says.
'Potentially fatal': No working smoke alarms in house hit by blaze
'Potentially fatal': No working smoke alarms in house hit by blaze
There were no working smoke alarms in a Dunedin house before a "potentially fatal" fire that left one person with burns to their hands, a fire investigator says.
Online form to aid biosecurity team in pest battle
Online form to aid biosecurity team in pest battle
If you have seen a wallaby, a Mediterranean fanworm, some Chilean needle grass or any other priority pests, the Otago Regional Council has a new and easier way to report them.
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‘Crazy’ mess left after dairy burglary
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‘Crazy’ mess left after dairy burglary
The owner of a burgled South Dunedin dairy says it was only a matter of time before his store was targeted.
In full bloom
In full bloom
Mural artist Koryu Aoshima stands in front of his new artwork on the side of South Dunedin's Aurora Health Centre, in Macandrew Rd.
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Meth-fuelled driving caused death
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Meth-fuelled driving caused death
The widow of a man killed by a meth-fuelled truck driver in a fiery crash remembers her husband as a hero.
More drenchings forecast
More drenchings forecast
More significant rainfall and flooding events may drench coastal parts of Otago over the next three months, as moisture from the tropics and low pressure systems flow over the country.
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St Kilda triumphs on national stage
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St Kilda triumphs on national stage
The St Kilda Brass Band have played their purest notes yet and tasted success at the National Brass Band competition.
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Feasibility of Fortune plan questioned
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Feasibility of Fortune plan questioned
A heritage advocate and playwright says she has a "$500,000 plan" to save Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre.
Detailed approach
Detailed approach
Tibetan monks Lobsang Dhonye and Losang Gyatso painstakingly create an intricate sand mandala at the Dunedin Community Gallery.
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Motorcyle collides with back of car
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Motorcyle collides with back of car
One person was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after a motorcycle collided with the back of a car yesterday.
Distinguished professor returning to Otago
Distinguished professor returning to Otago
Distinguished Prof Greg Cook is returning to the University of Otago to take up the vacated deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation role.
Dressy donations
Dressy donations
Images of the Past members Helen Kay, Lorraine Clark, Elsie Sanderling and Wilma Graham get ready to drop off book vouchers at the children's ward at Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
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No chroma
Port Otago suction dredge New Era works at the harbour entrance near the Aramoana Mole on a grey day, while container ship Spirit of Melbourne waits at anchor in Blueskin Bay.
Wheelanders have a ball at rugby champs
Wheelanders have a ball at rugby champs
An underdog Otago wheelchair rugby team is on a roll after their first win in five years at a national competition.
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Venomous spider identification retracted
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Venomous spider identification retracted
Claims of a South Dunedin sighting of a spider with a venomous bite have been rebuffed by an arachnologist.
Drunk dad drives 300km with two young children
Drunk dad drives 300km with two young children
A dad who was four times over the legal alcohol limit drove more than 300km with two ‘‘young children’’ before being caught by police north of Dunedin.
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'Constant state of fear': Charity boxer headbutted partner before fight
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'Constant state of fear': Charity boxer headbutted partner before fight
A Dunedin man who spat in his partner’s face and head-butted her went to on to compete in a charity boxing event two days later.
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Voice opinion on proposed blue cod limit, angler says
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Voice opinion on proposed blue cod limit, angler says
A Dunedin angler unhappy with proposed cuts to the blue cod catch limit for recreational fishers is asking everyone to have their say on the matter before it is too late.
Pedestrian hit by car on Princes St
Pedestrian hit by car on Princes St
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital this morning after being hit by a car on Princes St.