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    Several petrol stations ran out of fuel on Thursday and Friday. Image: RNZ

    AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel

    The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.

    Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

    Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

    Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

    The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.

    Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

    Police want to identify the man in the fawn cap. Photo: NZ Police

    Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

    Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.

    'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies

    Chuck Norris in the film 'Lone Wolf McQuade' in 1983. Photo by Topkick Productions/Getty Images

    'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies

    Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the Walker, Texas Ranger television series, has died at the age of 86.

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    Uni’s Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’

    "The idea that the knowledge and talent of one of our most renowned universities could lead New...

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    Otago University's Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’

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    The University of Otago has been accused of being "desperate" and "shameful" in chasing a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force, which includes helping to develop weapons.

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    Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site

    The Te Kāika Caversham wellbeing hub. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site

    Te Kāika has only one part-time GP on site at its Dunedin hub, despite having thousands of patients on its books, sources say.

    Work on rooms begins

    Work on rooms begins

    Work has begun on the old Hillside workshops administration rooms in Hillside Rd.

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    Students staying on track to support mental health

    King’s High School year 12 student Sam Griffiths, 16, dons his Red Bands for the annual K24...

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    Students staying on track to support mental health

    Running 100km within 24 hours may feel like a hard slog in the mud for most, but a large contingent of Dunedin teenagers have taken on the challenge to fundraise for mental health.

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    Firm to help in council CEO hunt

    Photo: ODT files

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    Firm to help in council CEO hunt

    A recruitment agency’s previous interaction with the Dunedin City Council is unrelated to its involvement in selecting a chief executive, the council says.

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    Ong told to remove defamatory post

    Benedict Ong. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    Ong told to remove defamatory post

    Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has been told commentary from him on social media is defamatory and he should remove it.

    ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up

    Photo: Supplied

    ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up

    The latest community survey from the Otago Regional Council shows a greater awareness of its public-facing duties, such as environmental management and public transport.

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    Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases

    Lee Adam. Photo: ODT files

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    Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases

    Academic misconduct breaches at the University of Otago topped 100 during the past year.

    School science experiment gone wrong triggers emergency response

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    School science experiment gone wrong triggers emergency response

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews from all over Dunedin attended an incident at Trinity Catholic College in the middle of yesterday afternoon.

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    Ideas offered as council faced with stadium debt

    The Dunedin City Council has approved additional funding of $1.25m to Dunedin Stadium Property...

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    Ideas offered as council faced with stadium debt

    Funding of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium was one of the big issues in the city council’s discussion of budgets on March 4 and 5.

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    Council debate — when things get out of hand

    Lee Vandervis. Photo: supplied

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    Council debate — when things get out of hand

    A councillor tired of being interrupted walks out.

    Topping up Bambina no big thing

    Pete Burtonwood has reason to smile after filling his car in Dunedin yesterday. Photo: Stephen...

    Topping up Bambina no big thing

    One motorist filling up in Dunedin yesterday did not have to ask permission from his bank manager first.

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    Workshop offers chance for cultural immersion

    Turama Ite Ara performing arts group president Tai Tautua strums a ukulele ahead of the "Beat of...

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    Workshop offers chance for cultural immersion

    A Cook Island performing arts group is inviting Dunedin audiences to partake in a "full immersion" of the culture for the first time since their formation.

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    Nurse-cloning machine idea for hospital floor

    The Very Rev Dr Tony Curtis, flanked by organisers Marion Familton (left) and Liz Rowe, shows off...

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    Nurse-cloning machine idea for hospital floor

    What should go in the empty sixth-floor space of the new Dunedin hospital?

    Clash with Orban over Hungary’s veto of Ukraine loan

    Viktor Orban. Photo: Getty Images

    Clash with Orban over Hungary’s veto of Ukraine loan

    European Union leaders voiced their anger yesterday at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his blockade of a new €90 billion ($NZ177b) loan for Ukraine.

    Fiery finale

    PHOTO: REUTERS

    Fiery finale

    A sculpture burns on the last day of Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain, yesterday.
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