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DunedinJuly 24

Moped rider weaved through people on footpath: police

Dunedin police are still on the hunt for a moped rider who mounted the footpath and ran red lights as he evaded officers.
Moped rider weaved through people on footpath: police
Moped rider weaved through people on footpath: police
DunedinJuly 24

Deja vu for suspended driver as vehicles impounded twice in two days

A suspended driver had two cars impounded after running afoul of Dunedin police for the same charge twice in less than 24 hours.
Deja vu for suspended driver as vehicles impounded twice in two days
Deja vu for suspended driver as vehicles impounded twice in two days
DunedinJuly 24

Pensioner bowled Dunedin traffic light while reaching into footwell

A pensioner who ran over a central Dunedin traffic light in their luxury SUV accidentally wrenched the steering wheel while reaching for something, police said
Pensioner bowled Dunedin traffic light while reaching into footwell
Pensioner bowled Dunedin traffic light while reaching into footwell
DunedinJuly 23

Police sniff out cannabis buds in bus hub

A “potent” smell of cannabis wafting through Dunedin’s Bus Hub led officers to a stash of buds.
Police sniff out cannabis buds in bus hub
Police sniff out cannabis buds in bus hub
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DunedinJuly 23

Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction

The council has been criticised for dropping the speed limit along a coastal Dunedin road, a move one local says will drive bad decision-making by motorists.
Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction
Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction
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DunedinJuly 23

Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role

Lee Vandervis has accused Dunedin’s mayor of “poor judgment” after he was passed over for the council’s infrastructure portfolio, a position the councillor has previously declined.
Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role
Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role
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DunedinJuly 22

Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals

Dunedin councillors unambitious in the fight against climate change were advised to let the “eyes of future generations bore into your skull”.
Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
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DunedinJuly 22

Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed

Dunedin councillors have been warned against taking their “foot off of the pedal” as they revamp the city’s climate change targets.
Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed
Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030 - new targets being developed
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DunedinJuly 22

‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged

Dunedin Area Citizens Association deputy chairman Tony Cummings speaks to the group’s petition calling for engineering action in South Dunedin, lodged at yesterday’s Dunedin City Council meeting.
‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
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DunedinJuly 17

Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon

Scrapping Dunedin’s Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a ‘‘really disappointing’’ blow for children wanting to give it their all, Sport Otago’s boss says.
Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon