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Old-fashioned toy store closure ‘hard call’ to make

Young Reflections owner and founder Joy Brown pictured at the business’ Invercargill toy store....

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Old-fashioned toy store closure ‘hard call’ to make

The owner of one of Dunedin’s last remaining "old-fashioned" toy stores says she tried everything she could to prevent it from closing.

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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site

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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site

Sir Ian Taylor has changed his tune and now plans to visit Santana Minerals’ proposed goldmine in pursuit of answers.

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Time to hand over the heavy-duty stapler

Outgoing and incoming owners of Enterprise Upholstery, Peter Williamson (left) and Sam Johnston,...

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Time to hand over the heavy-duty stapler

From the swanky seats at Forsyth Barr Stadium to an imitation breeding horse, Dunedin upholsterer Peter Williamson reckons it is time for a rest.

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Sir Ian 'totally blindsided' by Santana's claims

Sir Ian Taylor. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Sir Ian 'totally blindsided' by Santana's claims

Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has scrapped a visit to Santana Minerals’ planned goldmine after being "totally blindsided" by the company spreading "misinformation" about him.

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First tick for proposed cafe despite objection

Tansy Hayden pictured last year outside the former corner shop and upstairs dwelling, built for...

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First tick for proposed cafe despite objection

A suburban cafe proposed for a historic Dunedin corner store has passed its first test after being decried by a neighbour as a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

Party goers’ head injuries attributed to projectiles

The University of Otago proctor has joined police in calling for a ban on the sale of alcohol in...

Party goers’ head injuries attributed to projectiles

A goth-themed party in Dunedin’s student quarter ended with three people being transported to hospital "in various states of consciousness" after having objects thrown at their heads, police say.

Vehicle search uncovers drugs, weapons - police

Vehicle search uncovers drugs, weapons - police

A machete was found along with cannabis, a set of scales and an imitation firearm inside a vehicle searched in Dunedin this morning, police say.

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Controlled burners urged to give heads up

Fire trucks responded to this controlled burn-off near Hilton Rd, in Highcliff, yesterday after...

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Controlled burners urged to give heads up

Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.

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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

Dunedin-based translator and music tutor Vivienne Sands has translated Christophe Baillat’s book...

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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.

Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.

Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

Ethel St in Wakari, Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

Animation Research founder Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a challenge by Resources Minister Shane...

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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.

Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash

Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash

An alleged drunk driver led officers on a nearly 20-minute chase on foot after jumping down a cliff and on to a Dunedin beach, police say.

Masked men sought after alleged car attacks

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Masked men sought after alleged car attacks

A pair of masked men possibly wielding tomato sauce are being hunted by Dunedin police after a crime spree involving smashed cars, food waste and broken plates.

Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police

A man found asleep at the wheel in Dunedin had allegedly taken an "absolutely ludicrous" cocktail of drugs including MDMA, methamphetamine and Ritalin, police say.

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Police appeal for information on vet’s suspected homicide

Police on Wednesday remained at the scene of a suspected homicide at an Adams Flat Rd property,...

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Police appeal for information on vet’s suspected homicide

Police have completed a scene examination and are appealing to the rural community for information on the suspected homicide of a Crichton veterinarian.

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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago

Port Otago customer general manager Craig Usher points to a 34,200sq m dairy export warehouse in...

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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago

Port Otago says Fonterra’s signing of a 35-year lease for a large warehouse is a "win-win" that will give both companies more certainty and allow them to invest for the future.

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