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DunedinSeptember 9

Bathroom blow-up: Galer blamed mayor for international media exposure

A Dunedin councillor who received international media attention over a bathroom broadcast blamed the city’s mayor for turning it into “a bigger story”.
Grant Miller
    Bathroom blow-up: Galer blamed mayor for international media exposure
    Bathroom blow-up: Galer blamed mayor for international media exposure
    DunedinSeptember 9

    Assailant in victim’s bad books after library assault

    A Dunedin library-goer was left with a bleeding nose after being punched in the face by a man who confronted him outside, police say.
    Tim Scott
    Assailant in victim’s bad books after library assault
    Assailant in victim’s bad books after library assault
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Time to fly for royal albatross

    Āwheo, the star of the 24-hour livestream camera at the Royal Albatross breeding colony, has taken to the wind and headed east.
    John Lewis
    Time to fly for royal albatross
    Time to fly for royal albatross
    DunedinSeptember 8

    ‘Suspicious’ man sniffed out after fleeing along train tracks: police

    A wanted man who led Dunedin police on a chase that forced trains to stop was sniffed out by police dogs while hiding in an industrial yard.
    Tim Scott
    ‘Suspicious’ man sniffed out after fleeing along train tracks: police
    ‘Suspicious’ man sniffed out after fleeing along train tracks: police
    DunedinSeptember 8

    Watch live: Otago Polyfest brings joy to Dunedin

    The usual well-organised chaos and joy is filling Dunedin’s Edgar Centre this week as the 33rd annual Otago Polyfest takes place.
    Watch live: Otago Polyfest brings joy to Dunedin
    Watch live: Otago Polyfest brings joy to Dunedin
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    After nine years in prison, Dunedin sex offender still not fit for release

    A Dunedin sex offender who caused "extraordinary" harm will remain locked up while the Parole Board attempt to find his victim
    Rob Kidd
    After nine years in prison, Dunedin sex offender still not fit for release
    After nine years in prison, Dunedin sex offender still not fit for release
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Issues in new intersection layout hopefully only temporary

    Some teething issues are impacting traffic movement at the new intersection between Strathallan St and Portsmouth Dr.
    Steve Hepburn
    Issues in new intersection layout hopefully only temporary
    Issues in new intersection layout hopefully only temporary
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Call for pathways review to be released

    Calls are being made to the government to release a long-awaited review of affirmative action pathways at New Zealand’s medical schools.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Call for pathways review to be released
    Call for pathways review to be released
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan

    A case of gold fever cropped up at the Dunedin City Council table as governors mulled reserve status for an “iconic” Otago Peninsula landscape.
    Ruby Shaw
    Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan
    Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Arsonist’s fiery temper sees her behind bars after Dunedin blazes

    A Dunedin woman has admitted launching a blazing tissue box at a security guard in a fiery rage.
    Felicity Dear
    Arsonist’s fiery temper sees her behind bars after Dunedin blazes
    Arsonist’s fiery temper sees her behind bars after Dunedin blazes
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Land with same corridor structure as Macraes and Santana to undergo further drilling

    An Australian mining company will start further drilling on a site which sits on the same structural corridor as Macraes mine and Santana’s proposed mine.
    Steve Hepburn
    Land with same corridor structure as Macraes and Santana to undergo further drilling
    Land with same corridor structure as Macraes and Santana to undergo further drilling
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Social media ban costs Dunedin influencer lucrative rap collaboration, clothing deals

    An influencer accused of making online death threats has been banned from social media while on bail
    Rob Kidd
    Social media ban costs Dunedin influencer lucrative rap collaboration, clothing deals
    Social media ban costs Dunedin influencer lucrative rap collaboration, clothing deals
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    DunedinSeptember 8

    Take a walk on the icy side — Antarctica

    For the first time, Dunedin residents are being given an opportunity to take a trip to Antarctica for a stroll among the snow and ice — in shorts and t-shirt, if you are up to it.
    John Lewis
    Take a walk on the icy side — Antarctica
    Take a walk on the icy side — Antarctica