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Threats and a hissy fit: by-election heats up
A Dunedin by-election candidate has been accused of throwing a "hissy fit" by a radio host after levelling "threats" at a community station if it failed to amend her interview.
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Councillor investigated over alleged assault
Councillor investigated over alleged assault
A councillor in his 80s under investigation for an alleged assault has admitted being ‘‘a bit naughty’’.
Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin
Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin
A game of hopscotch and faded road markings are all that remain of a three-month active transport trial in Queens Dr.
Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions
Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions
Dunedin City Council staff are seeking legal advice over possible restrictions to glass bottle sales under the city’s local alcohol plan.
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed
A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.
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Candidates grilled at by-election meeting
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Candidates grilled at by-election meeting
Finances, transparency and infrastructure were top of mind for voters and candidates at the first public meeting of Dunedin’s by-election.
Every bit helps cause: Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts
Every bit helps cause: Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts
Two Dunedin teachers preparing to host their third Pink Ribbon Breakfast are encouraging others to back the cause.
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Mayor-owned company’s 'miraculous' claims may breach code
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Mayor-owned company’s 'miraculous' claims may breach code
A company 50% owned by Dunedin’s mayor appears to be breaching advertising standards by claiming its skin cream has ‘‘miraculous’’ benefits.
Unwrapping nature’s gift
Unwrapping nature’s gift
Michelle Ritchie, of Organics Unearthed, and Otago Peninsula homeowner Annelies Ruigrok uncover a compost heap insulated with wool in Ms Ruigrok’s back yard during a composting workshop yesterday.
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
Dunedin's newly uplifted mana-to-mana forum is a significant step forward, made in partnership with the city council, a rūnaka representative says.
Warning about DIY pedestrian crossings
Warning about DIY pedestrian crossings
A "home-made" approach to road safety that has seen "do-it-yourself" pedestrian crossings and road markings appear on a street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
A "home-made" approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
Collector couple give important art collection to city
Collector couple give important art collection to city
A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.
Being in know seen as key
Being in know seen as key
Dunedin's by-election candidates are confident they can hit the ground running if elected next month.
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Candidates take aim at rates, rising costs
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Candidates take aim at rates, rising costs
Rates rises, cost of living and debt management are front of mind for Dunedin’s by-election candidates.
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Don’t ‘lie’: claim cuts not over fuel
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Don’t ‘lie’: claim cuts not over fuel
A home care service has denied cutting visits over fuel prices, a comment rubbished by one Dunedin client.
Outreach service options on table
Outreach service options on table
The Dunedin City Council will consider options on a homeless outreach service at a closed-door meeting today.
Free laundry service new point of connection
Free laundry service new point of connection
A free laundry service will offer a new point of connection for people experiencing hardship across Dunedin, an organiser says.
Last dip
Last dip
Ella Gaynor, of Ireland, enjoys the final day of the season at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool.