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Cannabis smoker arrested after ignoring officers' approach, police say

The results of the study showed prohibition was not working. Photo: Getty Images

Cannabis smoker arrested after ignoring officers' approach, police say

A young man caught smoking cannabis in Dunedin’s Octagon was arrested after allegedly walking away from officers and continuing to smoke it, police say

A slice of Dunedin garden life

Otago Woodturners’ Guild vice-president Jonathan Leichter displays a piece from the guild’s...

A slice of Dunedin garden life

Those in search of a last-minute Christmas present may be interested in gifting a wee piece of woodturned Dunedin.

Singing to the gallery

Singing to the gallery

Getting into the Christmas spirit on Saturday afternoon are members of the Dunedin Rock Choir.

Knife-wielding man allegedly bites officer

A knife-wielding Dunedin man allegedly lashed out at police with his teeth leaving one officer in hospital with bite wounds.

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Andy Bay street hit by sewage overflows

Mal Parker on patrol to clear mud tank grills, as he has done for over 50 years to reduce the...

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Andy Bay street hit by sewage overflows

An Andersons Bay resident who has notched up more than 50 years fighting for flooding solutions says Dunedin’s wastewater woes are in no way limited to Surrey St.

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‘Pretty humbling’ to be in cancer research top 100

"There’s some amazing people and to be muttered in the same list — surreal is the only word I can...

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‘Pretty humbling’ to be in cancer research top 100

A Dunedin academic has joined the ranks of Bill Gates, the Princess of Wales and even "McDreamy" to be recognised among the most influential people in cancer research.

Singer keeps audience entranced

Nadia Reid and her band play at the Regent Theatre on Friday night. Photo: Craig Baxter

Singer keeps audience entranced

The stalls were filled with Nadia Reid’s loyal locals for her last show of her sell-out tour, "Enter Brightness Now".

440 cans and one restored carriage join collection

Olivia, 8 (left), and Hannah, 9, Bottomley take a ride in an Ocean Beach Railway carriage. Photo:...

440 cans and one restored carriage join collection

Dozens of families got to experience old-style rail travel while supporting local food banks at St Kilda yesterday.

Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season

Ezra Thompson, 11, makes bubbles during the festival. Photos: Peter McIntosh

Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season

Families braved the torrential rain to attend the Oval’s Christmas celebrations in decent numbers on Saturday.

Man who murdered mother has term cut

Man who murdered mother has term cut

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook will be reminding people enjoying the water...

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

While people are enjoying an Otago holiday on the water, the region’s harbourmasters will be out making sure everybody stays safe.

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

Career firefighters from all over Dunedin stopped work from noon until 1pm yesterday and took to the street to strike outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station.

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