Watch: strong winds scupper travel plans in Dunedin
Watch: strong winds scupper travel plans in Dunedin
The strongest winds to hit Dunedin this year felled trees, downed powerlines and scuppered travel plans at the weekend.
Tim Scott
Watch: strong winds cancel flights into Dunedin
Watch: strong winds cancel flights into Dunedin
The strongest winds to hit Dunedin this year felled trees, downed powerlines and scuppered travel plans at the weekend.
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two people were injured when a car hit a parked vehicle before crashing into a fence in North Dunedin this morning.
'Extremely fortunate' trampers rescued near Middlemarch
'Extremely fortunate' trampers rescued near Middlemarch
A group of trampers are "extremely fortunate" to have been rescued after getting lost in harsh weather near Middlemarch, police say.
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Probiotic aims for prevention, not cure
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Probiotic aims for prevention, not cure
It has been 25 years since Emeritus Prof John Tagg started Blis Technologies, following a bout of rheumatic fever as a child.
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
Secondary school teachers are striking next week after the government’s latest pay offer was rejected as "a waste of time", an Otago union representative says.
Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel
Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel
A woman on her way to work ended up in Dunedin Hospital after her vehicle flipped and crashed into a paddock.
Dunedin woman 'threatened teen on TikTok '
Dunedin woman charged after allegedly threatening teen on TikTok
A TikTok livestream has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she allegedly threatened to headbutt a teenager during the recording.
Loud bang from burning Benz wakes Dunedin street
Loud bang from burning Benz wakes Dunedin street
Neighbours woken by ‘‘a loud bang’’ in Dunedin early this morning looked out their windows to see a Mercedes Benz engulfed in flames, police say.
Baby loose in speeding vehicle on southern highway
Baby loose in speeding vehicle on southern highway
A driver caught speeding on a southern highway had an ‘‘unrestrained baby’’ and two unbelted passengers in the vehicle, police say.
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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’
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Concern shareholder still holds ‘influence’
Concerns have been raised about the "undue influence" a problem-plagued Dunedin liquor store owner could be having over the operation of two of her businesses.
Bidrose honoured with national leadership award
Bidrose honoured with national leadership award
Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.
Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban
Otago supermarkets hit with booze sales ban
Five Otago supermarkets have been banned from selling alcohol for two days over an online booze promotion.
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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’
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The ‘fastest-growing SME job market’
While Otago may have topped the country for employment growth across small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a Dunedin manufacturer says more could be done to support the influx of jobs.
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.
Young and old in action
Young and old in action
Cold hands did not stop southern petanque players young and old from taking to the piste in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
Viewership of the Dunedin City Council’s local election candidate profiles "does not bode well for voter turnout", mayor Jules Radich says.
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
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Loyal customer base behind adult store
The Lapham family tell Tim Scott about life behind the counter of Cupid Shop.
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
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Toyworld returning soon to Meridian Mall
Toyworld is set to make its return to Dunedin next month with a new store opening in the Meridian Mall.
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
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Boozy ice-cream coming to Octagon dessert bar
Salmon, bacon and "anything from vanilla to sauerkraut" are among the ice cream flavours planned at a new dessert bar opening soon in the Octagon.