Bickering on the beach
Bickering on the beach
Tensions flared recently as a New Zealand fur seal and a sea lion brawled over a prime stretch of beach at Harington Point, on the Otago Peninsula.
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Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
The death of an active and popular member of University of Otago’s psychology department has left the team there with a "huge hole" in it, fellow staff say.
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
As sea lions continue to pop up at Dunedin parks, roads and cafes this summer, a councillor says the city needs a long-term plan to manage the increasing human-wildlife interactions.
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Two Alexandra sisters are showing chilly determination — bagging titles and medals on the world stage of ice swimming.
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Invalid parking: More than 120 ticketed since fine increase
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Invalid parking: More than 120 ticketed since fine increase
More than 120 vehicles in Dunedin have been ticketed for invalid parking since some fees increased five-fold last year.
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
One sea lion's waste is a Dunedin researcher's treasure.
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Palestinians in Dunedin are celebrating and grieving together as a ceasefire promises a halt to the war in Gaza.
Police criticised over missing ute search
Police criticised over missing ute search
A Dunedin woman is frustrated by the police’s inability to find her stolen vehicle, despite sightings across Otago.
278-lot subdivision gets consent in Wānaka
278-lot subdivision gets consent in Wānaka
A proposal to develop almost 300 residential sites in Wānaka has been accounted for in the town’s infrastructure, the deputy mayor says.
Consent sought for 278-lot Wānaka subdivision
Consent sought for 278-lot Wānaka subdivision
A proposal to develop almost 300 residential sites in Wānaka has been accounted for in the town’s infrastructure, the deputy mayor says.
Crews called to hay bale fire in Ida Valley
Crews called to hay bale fire in Ida Valley
Fire crews are responding to a group of hay bales alight in the Ida Valley this evening.
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
A large vegetation fire north of Cromwell this afternoon has been contained.
Sinkhole opens in city street
Sinkhole opens in city street
Cones and fences cordon off a sinkhole which has formed in Manor Pl near the intersection with Princes St, in Dunedin.
Hundreds unlock essence of lavender oil at open day
Hundreds unlock essence of lavender oil at open day
Perfume pundits yesterday got a peek at the process behind fragrant lavender oil near Outram.
Toilets ‘complete mess’: former cleaner
Toilets ‘complete mess’: former cleaner
A Dunedin man has offered to give council contractors a few tips on how to clean a bog as he says ratepayers are not getting their money’s worth.
Callout for gas alert
Callout for gas alert
Station Officer Mike Taylor exits the Bendon Outlet store in Crawford St yesterday, after two fire appliances responded to reports of a strong smell of gas in the building.
Driver trapped after truck rolls in South Otago
Driver trapped after truck rolls in South Otago
A driver was left with moderate injures after a truck rolled in the Clutha District this evening.
Driver trapped after truck rolls near Warepa
Driver trapped after truck rolls near Warepa
A driver was left with moderate injures after a truck rolled in the Clutha District this evening.
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.