New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
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Alley puts hat in ring for mayor
Alley puts hat in ring for mayor
The starting gun has fired for the race to be Central Otago mayor after incumbent Tamah Alley’s announcement of her bid for office.
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Central Otago mayor Tamah Alley has announced she will run for office at this year's local elections.
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
A departing Alexandra police officer who has spent more than 40 years on the job says he will miss the camaraderie more than anything.
Hunt for missing pup's mother
Hunt for missing pup's mother
A 3-month-old sea lion pup has been left on its own for nearly a week as the Department of Conservation hunts for its missing mother.
Dad went to pick kids from school after drinking at the pub
Dad went to pick kids from school after drinking at the pub
A few drinks at the pub before the afternoon school run has landed a 35-year-old dad in trouble with police.
Sofa-thrower cuffed after launching couch at cars
Sofa-thrower cuffed after launching couch at cars
Wing mirrors, car bumpers and a couch were allegedly thrown at oncoming traffic during an incident in Dunedin this morning.
Man sliced as knife pulled in north Dunedin altercation
Man sliced as knife pulled in north Dunedin altercation
A man was taken to hospital after a knife was pulled during a heated argument in north Dunedin.
Dunedin dad sloshed on the school run
Dunedin dad sloshed on the school run
A few drinks at the pub before the school run landed a Dunedin dad in trouble with police.
Learning in heart of campus
Learning in heart of campus
A new classroom in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter gives its learners the chance to develop valuable life skills while preserving their connections with peers.
Woolly good news
Woolly good news
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out
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Smashed it: monster trucks mania
Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.
Rapid River restricted
Rapid River restricted
Moana Pool’s Rapid River has come to a halt as work continues to upgrade the facility.
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'What in the AI ... ?': DCC ad monstered by critics
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'What in the AI ... ?': DCC ad monstered by critics
An unethical eyesore or a quick bit of promotional fun?
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‘Give it a go’: Dunedin urged to try Austen opera
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‘Give it a go’: Dunedin urged to try Austen opera
A Dunedin performer is encouraging audiences to pull on their evening gloves and give opera a go this weekend.
Camera to improve safety
Camera to improve safety
Survey equipment attached to a street light on Cumberland St will be used for a business case for safety improvements around State Highway 1.
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Hospital heritage status opposed
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Hospital heritage status opposed
The costs of protecting a Dunedin Hospital building outweigh any benefits a heritage listing would bring, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has told the city council.
Homeowner accuses academic of 'gaslighting'
Homeowner accuses academic of 'gaslighting'
An Auckland academic who weighed in on the heritage listing of Dunedin properties has been accused of ignoring the realities faced by homeowners.
Homeowner slams 'gaslighting' by Auckland academic
Dunedin homeowner slams 'gaslighting' by Auckland academic
An Auckland academic who weighed in on the heritage listing of Dunedin properties has been accused of ignoring the realities faced by homeowners.
Concerns over city promo video open fire scene
Concerns over city promo video open fire scene
First it was sea lions, now it is fires — Dunedin’s new marketing campaign is not having a good time on beaches.