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.
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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.
Top cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer
Top 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.
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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’
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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’
A "suspicious" couch fire was extinguished by firefighters in Dunedin’s student quarter at the weekend.
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
The potential sale of a Dunedin music venue could cause "upheaval" in the city’s music scene, an advocate warns.
Keys mistaken for knife spark police callout to Dunedin mall
Keys mistaken for knife spark police callout to Dunedin mall
An "erratic" customer paying for parking at a Dunedin mall sparked a police response after their keys were mistaken for a knife.
Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign
Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign
A drunk driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after driving straight through a stop sign, police say.
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Distillery’s gin still top tipple
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Distillery’s gin still top tipple
A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards - for the fourth time in a row.
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Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change
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Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change
Changes to building consent rules will hopefully prevent similar claims to one that exposed ratepayers to a $160 million lawsuit, the Queenstown Lakes District Council says.
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.
Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation
Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation
A central Dunedin office building needed to be evacuated yesterday after a disgruntled customer pulled the fire alarm on his way out the door.
Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash
Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash
A Dunedin mother set off a chain reaction of car crashes after an attempted u-turn went sideways.
Man allegedly headbutted police after spear gun stand off
Man allegedly headbutted police after spear gun stand off
A Dunedin man armed with a spear gun allegedly headbutted a police officer after getting into an argument with his mother.
Man dies after inexperienced surgeons perform brain surgery
Man dies after inexperienced surgeons perform brain surgery
The death of a patient during a failed brain operation at a South Island hospital has led to Health New Zealand being slammed for ‘‘inadequate systems’’.
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Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed
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Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed
Dunedin's St Kilda Tavern has a new owner — but is once again facing hurdles to renew its liquor licence.
Botched brain surgery left patient dead
Surgeon failed to seek adequate advice
An inexperienced surgeon at a southern hospital failed to seek advice from a supervisor before a brain operation that left his patient dead, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.