Parachute may have contributed to fatal drag race crash
A drag racer died after losing control at almost 250kmh and crashing into a wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car's parachute and harness may have contributed to his death.
Coroner wants tougher controls on boxing events
Coroner wants tougher controls on boxing events
Christchurch man Kain Parsons died after receiving 30 blows to the head in a charity bout in 2018.
'Absolute idiot' on moped chases woman in Dunedin cemetery
'Absolute idiot' on moped chases woman in Dunedin cemetery
A man who allegedly chased a woman around a Dunedin cemetery on a moped lost control and fell off when police arrived at the scene.
Councillors flooded with emails after supporting sanctions bill
Councillors flooded with emails after supporting sanctions bill
Dunedin's mayor and councillors have been flooded with thousands of emails after declaring their support for the Green Party's proposal to sanction Israeli politicians.
Nicotine lobby targeted 'very industry friendly' Peters
Nicotine lobby targeted 'very industry friendly' Peters
Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge cuts for their products.
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
The frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath and reality TV star gave his last concert just two weeks ago.
Black ice and fog warning for South
Black ice and fog warning for South
Road users around the South are warned to take extra care due to black ice, fog and freezing temperatures. Some flights in and out of Dunedin were disrupted earlier.
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‘Too risky to walk at night now’
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‘Too risky to walk at night now’
Students living in an area notorious for night lurkers are afraid to walk alone there after another bizarre incident.
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Call for release of business case
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Call for release of business case
Pressure is mounting on the government to release the business case it says justified its decision to approve a new medical school at Waikato University.
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Simmonds ignored advice in Otago Polytech decision
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Simmonds ignored advice in Otago Polytech decision
Penny Simmonds went against early advice by allowing Southern Institute of Technology to stand alone and grouping Otago Polytechnic with a pair of North Island-based institutions, it can be revealed.
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Claim councillors 'kept in dark' over cycleway
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Claim councillors 'kept in dark' over cycleway
Councillors were left "completely in the dark" about a legal risk that triggered further consultation on a contentious central Dunedin cycleway, a committee member says.
Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer
Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer
About 80 Ministry of Education staff took to Dunedin’s streets after the latest government pay deal offered employees "less than nothing".
‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin
‘Bit of a shame’ Sheeran not coming to Dunedin
Dunedin missed out on an Ed Sheeran concert because the airport is too small, Mayor Jules Radich says.
Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club
Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club
A youth who allegedly stole cash, speakers, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.
Fog causes flight delays, cancellations
Fog causes flight delays, cancellations
Passengers at Dunedin Airport had to wait nearly two extra hours after ground fog disrupted multiple flights yesterday.
Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan
Public feedback sought on Harbour Cone management plan
Management of a distinctive landmark on the Otago Peninsula is set to be reviewed.
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Tour company seeing sea lions all over
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Tour company seeing sea lions all over
The abundance of sea lions and fur seals in Dunedin has made it impossible for a tour company to avoid the animals.
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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action
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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action
Long-term solutions for South Dunedin’s flood-affected residents could face trouble if "political cycles" get in the way of implementation, a community leader says.
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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic
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Bridge could scupper bid to divert heavy traffic
A government proposal to direct traffic around Dunedin’s central city could be hampered by an inadequate overbridge, city councillors say.
Alleged threat with knife
Alleged threat with knife
A Dunedin man allegedly waving a knife around was arrested after it was found he was the same person believed to have stolen beer from supermarkets around the city.