Pair lured Dunedin teen to assault: police
Pair lured Dunedin teen to assault: police
Two Dunedin boys allegedly lured a teenager to a secluded spot by posing as a girl on social media to rob and assault him.
Laine Priestley
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Frew wins both races in speed weekend
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Frew wins both races in speed weekend
A man dubbed the "fastest man around Otago" did what he was good at and took home two back-to-back wins during a weekend of hill climb car-racing events.
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Pupils share their cultures with school
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Pupils share their cultures with school
A Dunedin primary school pupil descended from a family of Soviet-era circus performers jumped at the chance to show off her Russian roots.
Woman tries to start fire in Work and Income
Dunedin woman arrested after attempted arson: police
A woman armed with an aerosol and a lighter was arrested after allegedly trying to start a fire in Dunedin's Work and Income office.
Invercargill home gutted by 'suspicious' fire
Invercargill home gutted by 'suspicious' fire
A late-night fire that gutted an Invercargill home is being treated as suspicious.
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Calendar shows strength lies in ‘courage to be vulnerable’
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Calendar shows strength lies in ‘courage to be vulnerable’
A Dunedin firefighter who took his kit off for a mental health charity says true strength is "about having the courage to be vulnerable".
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Bottle store backer confident despite strong opposition
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Bottle store backer confident despite strong opposition
The Lake Hāwea of today is not going to be the same in 10 years’ time, the backer of a proposed liquor store told a hearing yesterday.
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Mass dumping in student quarter ‘disappointing’
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Mass dumping in student quarter ‘disappointing’
As Dunedin’s students pack to head home for summer, they are leaving behind piles of couches and stained mattresses for us to remember them by.
Trampers urged not to take route lightly
Trampers urged not to take route lightly
Stunningly beautiful yet treacherous — the popular Brewster Glacier near Haast is exploding in popularity. However, backcountry experts are warning trampers not to underestimate the dangers.
Man shot fireworks at strangers outside Castle St flat: police
Man shot fireworks at strangers outside Castle St flat: police
A Dunedin man was arrested for "endangering" lives after shooting roman candle fireworks at strangers outside their home.
Ignoring road closure leads to drink-driving charge
Ignoring road closure leads to drink-driving charge
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man caught the eye of officers on patrol after ignoring road closed signs and driving down a street closed off for roadworks.
Take a kitten home 'to learn'
Take a kitten home 'to learn'
As breeding season looms, a Dunedin couple are urging people to foster a kitten to help with socialisation.
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Luna on top of world since win
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Luna on top of world since win
A Dunedin cheerleading team were not expecting to take home gold in their first international competition.
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Service commemorates ‘dark day’ in country’s history
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Service commemorates ‘dark day’ in country’s history
Dunedin residents from all walks of life made time to gather together and remember a "dark day" in New Zealand history.
'Neighbours at war': Pair arrested after fence damaged, bottle thrown
'Neighbours at war': Pair arrested after fence damaged, bottle thrown
A Dunedin man kicked a hole in his neighbours' fence and his partner allegedly threw a bottle at one of them as a "neighbours at war" situation came to a head.
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Raceday never looked so stylish
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Raceday never looked so stylish
Five months after beginning to sew, an Invercargill woman claimed second place at Wingatui’s raceday fashion show with her original garment design.
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All in place for racing’s big day
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All in place for racing’s big day
The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.
Key moment after chase comes to dead end
Key moment after chase comes to dead end
A Dunedin man’s failed attempt to bamboozle police by throwing his car keys away came after his efforts to flee the officers hit a dead end.
Speedster allegedly punched cop, assaulted woman with knuckledusters
Speedster allegedly punched cop, assaulted woman with knuckledusters
A Dunedin man drove at speeds over 100kmh in the central city before fleeing police and allegedly punching an officer and assaulting a woman with knuckledusters.
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Spooky scouts sell scares
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Spooky scouts sell scares
Dunedin children were herded into a dark, scary room as a mob of spooky scouts worked to produce loud screams from anyone who dared to enter.