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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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New principal for John McGlashan

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New principal for John McGlashan

John McGlashan College’s new principal has "a clear vision" for the boys at the school.

Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car

Pepper spray was used to subdue the woman. Photo: Getty Images

Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car

A Dunedin man was pepper sprayed while being arrested for allegedly stealing his ex-partner's car.

Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

Paid parking on Sundays is coming to part of central Dunedin and the city council wants feedback on how big the zone should be.

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.

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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi (right) visits St Clair in Dunedin...

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

The insurance industry wants to be involved in solutions for communities vulnerable to flooding — rather than being eager to retreat, its leading advocate says.

Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder

Hate Hone St John St John sent one first response unit and one rapid response vehicle. Photo: ODT...

Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder

A man cut open by a bottle thrown into a partying crowd was taken to hospital as disorder erupted on north Dunedin's notorious Castle St last night.

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze

After losing all of his possessions and his family home, St Clair resident Luke Chapman is in awe...

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze that destroyed home

A Dunedin man seriously burned in a ferocious house fire says his family had a minute to escape the inferno "or we would have all been gone".

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

A feature panel is now secured to the side of the Otago Regional Council’s new premises,...

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

University of Otago management lecturer and researcher Dr Dana Ott holds some copies of the...

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.

The inside job

The inside job

The inside of Dunedin’s new ACC building is taking shape. The building, called ACC Ōtepoti, is located between High and Dowling Sts.

Here’s looking at you

Here’s looking at you

Aotea Security technician Albert Fremlin adds a camera to the CCTV system in the Octagon, Dunedin, on Tuesday.

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Second player in sex-video scandal

Green Island Rugby Club. File photo: ODT

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'Completely unacceptable': Second player in sex-video scandal

A second player from a Green Island rugby team has admitted to secretly filming a half-naked woman and posting it to a group chat.

New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’

Auckland expat Deborah Hull-Brown has thrown herself firmly into getting involved in her new city...

New resident spreading the word — ‘lovely’

An Auckland woman who has moved to Dunedin is making it her mission to tell people how lucky they are to live here.

ORC reveals name of new headquarters

Construction workers secure a feature panel to the side of the Otago Regional Council’s new...

ORC reveals name of new headquarters

Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.

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Blind pensioner in court over crowbar attack

Pottki Tangimetua outside the Dunedin District Court after being granted bail in April. PHOTO:...

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Blind pensioner avoids conviction for crowbar attack on neighbour

A legally blind pensioner has avoided any punishment for attacking his rowdy neighbour with a crowbar.

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