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DunedinSeptember 7

Police close net on ‘suspicious’ man with knife in Ravensbourne

A man with a knife was seen acting suspiciously in Ravensbourne Tuesday morning before fleeing police.
    Police close net on ‘suspicious’ man with knife in Ravensbourne
    Police close net on ‘suspicious’ man with knife in Ravensbourne
    DunedinSeptember 7

    Watch live: Otago Polyfest 2026

    ▶️ The 33rd Otago Polyfest is taking place this week at the Edgar Centre, bringing to life the music, language and culture of the Pacific.
    Watch live: Otago Polyfest 2026
    Watch live: Otago Polyfest 2026
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Tweaks to whistleblower procedure recommended

    Adjustments could be made to the Dunedin City Council’s policy about whistleblower complaints, as it looks to improve clarity about the procedure.
    Grant Miller
    Tweaks to whistleblower procedure recommended
    Tweaks to whistleblower procedure recommended
    DunedinSeptember 7

    Dunedin surf siblings catch waves at world junior championships

    Big brothers can be a pain but Zara Owen does not mind having hers sharing the waves.
    Hayden Meikle
    Dunedin surf siblings catch waves at world junior championships
    Dunedin surf siblings catch waves at world junior championships
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Prison term for year of ‘non-stop abuse’ avoided due to law change

    A Dunedin man who sexually violated a boy more than 20 times over the course of a year has been spared a lengthy term of imprisonment thanks to a recent law change.
    Rob Kidd
    Prison term for year of ‘non-stop abuse’ avoided due to law change
    Prison term for year of ‘non-stop abuse’ avoided due to law change
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    ‘Inspiring’ South D adaptation plans may have application across NZ

    Dunedin’s “inspiring” long-term flood adaptation plans could lead the way for councils nationwide.
    Ruby Shaw
    ‘Inspiring’ South D adaptation plans may have application across NZ
    ‘Inspiring’ South D adaptation plans may have application across NZ
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Dunedin killer nears release after being locked up for 29 years

    A Dunedin murderer appears to be on the cusp of release after nearly 29 years behind bars
    Rob Kidd
    Dunedin killer nears release after being locked up for 29 years
    Dunedin killer nears release after being locked up for 29 years
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Dunedin flasher’s disturbing displays distress neighbours

    An Aramoana flasher has been locked up for disturbing neighbours with his X-rated displays while on home detention.
    Felicity Dear
    Dunedin flasher’s disturbing displays distress neighbours
    Dunedin flasher’s disturbing displays distress neighbours
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Feeding the key to survival as issues plague penguins worldwide

    Marine reserves are a godsend for hoiho, and more of them are needed to help the endangered bird.
    Steve Hepburn
    Feeding the key to survival as issues plague penguins worldwide
    Feeding the key to survival as issues plague penguins worldwide
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Codeine supply issues a pain for pharmacists, patients

    Pharmac’s website listed supply issues with the 15mg, 30mg and 60mg doses of the drug.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Codeine supply issues a pain for pharmacists, patients
    Codeine supply issues a pain for pharmacists, patients
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    DunedinSeptember 7

    Treatment resistant anxiety may be unmasked by MRI scans

    While anxiety disorders are among the most common and debilitating mental health conditions in New Zealand, many people do not respond well to standard treatments.
    John Lewis
    Treatment resistant anxiety may be unmasked by MRI scans
    Treatment resistant anxiety may be unmasked by MRI scans
    DunedinSeptember 7

    Police called over teen BB gun shootout at Dunedin bus hub

    A pair of teenagers shooting BB guns at each other in Dunedin’s bus hub sparked a police callout when a bus was caught in the crossfire.
    Tim Scott
    Police called over teen BB gun shootout at Dunedin bus hub
    Police called over teen BB gun shootout at Dunedin bus hub
    DunedinSeptember 7

    Drunk teen driver caught hiding in grandparents’ vehicle: police

    A Dunedin 15-year-old who took his grandparents’ vehicle for a spin was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit for an adult, police say.
    Tim Scott
    Drunk teen driver caught hiding in grandparents’ vehicle: police
    Drunk teen driver caught hiding in grandparents’ vehicle: police