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Loyal customer base behind adult store
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
The Lapham family tell Tim Scott about life behind the counter of Cupid Shop.
Tim Scott
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
Toyworld is set to make its return to Dunedin next month with a new store opening in the Meridian Mall.
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
Salmon, bacon and "anything from vanilla to sauerkraut" are among the ice cream flavours planned at a new dessert bar opening soon in the Octagon.
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Leese returns with purpose
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Leese returns with purpose
Former Dunedin-based opera singer Anna Leese is back performing with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this month.
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'Too tough for Smiths City'
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Smiths City: stores shut amid voluntary administration
Competing with massive foreign-owned rivals eventually proved too tough for Smiths City, a Dunedin commercial property investor says.
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Dealership moves to Mosgiel after ‘too good an offer to turn down’
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Dealership moves to Mosgiel after ‘too good an offer to turn down’
A family-owned used car dealership has made the "huge" move from Dunedin to Mosgiel after spending more than 40 years in the city.
'Neighbours at war': rocks fly and threats made, police say
'Neighbours at war': rocks fly and threats made, police say
A Dunedin woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through her neighbour’s window during a dispute, police say.
Man being 'inappropriate' towards women at bus hub arrested
Man being 'inappropriate' towards women at bus hub arrested
A man making ‘‘inappropriate comments and gestures’’ towards women at Dunedin’s bus hub allegedly spat at and tried to kick officers after being arrested, police say.
Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
A man who allegedly shoplifted from five Dunedin businesses was arrested while wearing a hoodie with the price tag still attached, police say.
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Only city-wide ban possible, adviser says
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Only city-wide ban possible, adviser says
Banning alcohol sold in glass containers in Dunedin would only be possible if it included the whole city, councillors have heard.
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'I spent my childhood in a sex shop'
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Dunedin's family-owned sex shop closes doors
A Dunedin man who grew up in his family’s sex shop is preparing to say goodbye to one of the country’s oldest adult stores.
Firefighter driven into by another firefighter
WorkSafe notified after South Otago firefighter injured
WorkSafe has been notified after a volunteer firefighter was struck by a vehicle while attending an emergency callout in South Otago yesterday.
Teenage car thief has 'productive' chat with victim
Teenage car thief has 'productive' chat with victim
A teenage car thief was frog-marched back to the scene of his alleged crime by Dunedin police and had to face up to the vehicle’s owner.
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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report
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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report
A review of Dunedin’s local alcohol rules needs to be "reset" after groups including police and health authorities said they were not properly engaged, councillors have been told.
Firefighter hit by vehicle during callout
Firefighter hit by vehicle during emergency callout 'being supported by family'
A firefighter has been airlifted to hospital after being injured during an emergency callout.
NZ track cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer
'Amazing support' for NZ track cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer
A top New Zealand track cyclist who has competed on the world stage is now facing an even bigger challenge.
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after South Otago crash
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after South Otago crash
A firefighter has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after being hit by a vehicle during an emergency callout in South Otago this morning.
Driver crashed while six times over limit, police say
Driver crashed while six times over limit, police say
A Dunedin man was found to be driving more than six times over the legal alcohol limit after he mounted the footpath and crashed into a fence, police say.
Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police
Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police
A man involved in a central Dunedin brawl resorted to spitting on an officer after a failed headbutt attempt, police say.
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Another candidate leaves ticket
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Another candidate leaves ticket
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.