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Someone could ‘have been killed’ by speeding truck

A 20kmh speed limit marks the entrance to Port Otago’s "pop-up" container depot at 160...

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Someone could ‘have been killed’ by speeding truck

A Ravensbourne resident is concerned someone could "have been killed" after a freight truck was caught on video speeding into a new Port Otago container depot.

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Music venue’s return hailed as big win

DropKicks co-owners Mili Oxley Lobo and Baden Oxley are debuting their new live music venue on...

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Music venue’s return hailed as big win

The return of one of Dunedin’s best-known venues has been hailed as a big win for the city’s live music scene — and its students.

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Roadworks last straw for struggling retailer

Paint The Town Red owner Diane McKenzie is closing her St Andrew St clothing store after 13 years...

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Roadworks last straw for struggling retailer

A Dunedin clothing retailer says their turnover "dropped through the floor" after roadworks plagued their central city street for longer than expected.

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Dunedin budget blowout blamed for Auckland delay

Newly appointed Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy has committed to downscaling the new Dunedin...

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Dunedin budget blowout blamed for Auckland delay

The scramble to cover the new Dunedin hospital’s ballooning budget resulted in the government delaying a mental health facility at the opposite end of the country.

Teenager bitten by police dog charged

A teenager was bitten by a police dog and arrested after crashing an allegedly stolen car into a tree in Dunedin.

Arrest after hotel room trashed

Arrest after hotel room trashed

A Dunedin man was arrested after trashing a hotel room, causing at least $10,000 worth of damage, police say.

Teen drove on motorway at 175kmh: police

Teen drove on motorway at 175kmh: police

A teenager clocked driving at 175kmh on Dunedin's Northern Motorway had his car impounded, while a woman was caught driving 40kmh over the limit.

Pedestrian airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after crash

A patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.

Peninsula travel plans uprooted

REPORT: TIM SCOTT / PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Peninsula travel plans uprooted

A bus driver escorts Broad Bay School pupils Kingston Geddes, 12 (centre), and Jara Armstrong, 10, around a fallen tree in Portobello Rd yesterday afternoon, after arranging to be picked up on the...

Lane reopens after tree blocks Portobello Rd

A large fallen tree has blocked Portobello Rd this afternoon. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Lane reopens after tree blocks Portobello Rd

One lane has reopened on Portobello Rd after a large fallen tree earlier blocked the route.

Pedestrian critically injured in Oamaru crash

Pedestrian critically injured in Oamaru crash

A patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition following a motorcycle crash in Oamaru.

Police catch up with alleged shoplifter

An alleged shoplifter has been arrested by Dunedin police for seven outstanding offences.

Teen clocked 'doing 175km/h' on Dunedin motorway

Teen clocked 'doing 175km/h' on Dunedin motorway

A teen who clocked 175km/h on a Dunedin motorway has had his car impounded, while a woman admitted to being an ‘‘irresponsible driver’’ after travelling well over the limit in South Otago, police say.

$10k of damage after hotel room trashed: police

The Kingsgate Hotel in Smith St. Photo: ODT

$10k of damage after hotel room trashed: police

Dunedin police have charged a man who is alleged to have trashed a hotel room, causing at least $10,000 worth of damage.

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City firm in hydro scheme fast-track bid

Otututu River hydro map. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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City firm in hydro scheme fast-track bid

A Dunedin energy company has applied for fast-track approval for a proposed 11MW hydro-electric power scheme on a West Coast river.

Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter

Marla Kavanaugh has received death threats following her performance of the national anthem last...

Father of national anthem singer opens up about distressing vitriol aimed at daughter

The stepfather of an anthem singer subjected to death threats and online abuse says there was nothing funny about a comedy show likening her to a murderer.

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