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    Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

    Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash

    A man driving his son’s car claimed to Dunedin police he was "being chased" when he fled the scene of a crash in Māori Hill.

    Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car

    The intersection where the pedestrian was hit. Photo: Google Maps

    Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car

    A man was taken to Dunedin Hospital after he walked straight into the path of a car.

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    South Island grand committee proposed

    Duncan Connors. Photo: supplied

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    South Island grand committee proposed

    A special parliamentary committee for the entire South Island could lead to the island getting its fair share.

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    Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike

    An Air New Zealand ATR-72 turboprop plane taxis past a wooden coyote silhouette at Dunedin...

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    Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike

    A pack of coyotes have been stalking the runway at Dunedin Airport.

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    Teddies grin and bear it at hospital

    Isaac Kim, 17 months, and second-year University of Otago medical student Ruchika Tandon, look...

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    Teddies grin and bear it at hospital

    Soft toys got their medical check-up at Carisbrook School on Saturday, and it might become a semi-regular thing.

    Woman allegedly threatened to stab police

    In Dunedin, a  fire broke out at a homeless camp at The Oval earlier this month. Photo: RNZ

    Woman allegedly threatened to stab police

    An argument between two people at the homeless encampment at Kensington Oval this morning escalated when a woman allegedly threatened to stab a police officer.

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    Hui held to refresh responders’ skills

    Green Line Trauma Supplies director Matt Hitchiner shows a new defibrillator that Primary...

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    Hui held to refresh responders’ skills

    Aside from Dunedin Hospital, the Dunedin Art Gallery was probably the next best place to have a major heart attack at the weekend.

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    Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable

    Photo: file

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    Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable

    New sanctions for people on benefits could create barriers for some of Dunedin’s most vulnerable, a community ministries manager has said.

    Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'

    File photo

    Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'

    A motorcyclist who told police he "wanted to have some fun on the empty roads" was allegedly more than three times the legal breath alcohol limit.

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    Eager new owner for second-hand bike

    Nora Gorton tries out a bike she got from the Southern Youth Development bike grab yesterday....

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    Eager new owner for second-hand bike

    Now that Nora Gorton has her own bike, she has become quite the explorer.

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    Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive

    Photo: file

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    Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive

    A Dunedin man used a rudimentary technique involving a sock to defeat an alcohol interlock device, leaving a judge "astounded".

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    Peninsula left out of school zone

    Portobello School pupil Ivy Larkins, 12, and her mother Emily Larkins are wondering where Ivy...

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    Peninsula left out of school zone

    The Otago Peninsula community feels it has been put in a "ridiculous" and "impossible situation" after being left out of the enrolment zone of its closest all-girls school.

    Holy smoke

    PHOTO: RUBY SHAW

    Holy smoke

    The congregation waits outside St Patrick's Basilica in Dunedin while Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel investigate inside yesterday evening.

    From the same song sheet

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    From the same song sheet

    Choir!Choir!, a musical group made up of residents of the Otago Peninsula, hit the high notes during a performance at the Otago Museum on Saturday as part of New Zealand Music Month.

    Outstanding night of dance from RNZB

    Principal Ana Gallardo Lobaina as The Firebird with RBNZ company members. Photo: Stephen A'Court

    Outstanding night of dance from RNZB

    Royal New Zealand BalletThe Firebird with My Brilliant CareerRegent TheatreSaturday, May 24 What a superb night of dance.

    Dunedin firefighter to help in NSW

    Nick Pyatt. Photo: RNZ

    Dunedin firefighter to help in NSW

    A Dunedin firefighter will join a crew of specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.

    Packed audience treated to powerful work

    The Southern Youth Choir and Chamber Orchestra are directed by John Buchanan in a performance of...

    Packed audience treated to powerful work

    St Paul’s Cathedral was a sellout yesterday afternoon for a performance by Southern Youth Choir (director John Buchanan) of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.

    Guinea pigs at their best for show

    With his cavy Robbie is Zander Gillan, 10, of Christchurch, at the Guinea Pig Show in the Green...

    Guinea pigs at their best for show

    Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the prettiest guinea pig of them all?

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    ‘Stage on stage’ performing arts venue option

    Photo: ODT files

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    ‘Stage on stage’ performing arts venue option

    The Regent Theatre Trust’s proposal of an up to 350-seat "stage on a stage" venue could put an end to the vexed question of developing a performing arts centre for Dunedin, at least in the short term.

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    Commissioner backs proposed youth hub

    Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad speaks at the "Lighting the Fire" Child, Youth...

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    Commissioner backs proposed youth hub

    A proposed central Dunedin youth hub has been given the tick of approval by the Chief Children’s Commissioner, who says it would be a "game-changer" for the city’s young people.
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