Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.
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Grants funding review indications sought
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Grants funding review indications sought
A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.
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Banished native trees find legit new home
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Banished native trees find legit new home
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.
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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback
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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback
A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live.
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Mayor to head CEO committee
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Mayor to head CEO committee
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker appears set to chair the committee that monitors the performance of the city council’s chief executive.
Octagon driver banned from drinking well over limit: police
Octagon driver banned from drinking well over limit: police
A drunk man banned from consuming alcohol fled officers after driving the wrong way through Dunedin's Octagon, police say.
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Family stands by rest-home in wake of allegations
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Family stands by rest-home in wake of allegations
At least one family are tired of being told they should shift their mother out of an embattled South Dunedin rest-home.
Court date after post-awards drinks
Court date after post-awards drinks
A man left his colleague with a chipped tooth and a cut lip after some post-awards drinks in Dunedin turned violent, police say.
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Rescue of Hillside building appreciated by ex-staff
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Rescue of Hillside building appreciated by ex-staff
A former staffer says it means everything to him that a heritage building at Dunedin’s Hillside workshops has been given a second life.
Getting the community on two wheels
Getting the community on two wheels
A community project is making Christmas presents easier for Dunedin families with some deals on wheels.