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DCC raises online ‘trolling’ for election inquiry
Increased "trolling" of Dunedin’s council candidates is linked to growing social media use, the city council says.
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Colder January for much of the South
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Colder January for much of the South
If you thought the weather in January seemed cooler and "more rubbish" than usual, Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) data for Otago and Southland has confirmed it.
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Hawkins lobs hat in again
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Hawkins lobs hat in again
A former Dunedin mayor has decided he wants to return to city politics — as a councillor this time.
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Enough evidence given for investigation to proceed: Ong
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Enough evidence given for investigation to proceed: Ong
A Dunedin city councillor tried to tell an investigator she had enough information about his complaint, so a full investigation "should proceed".
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Market pushes street to capacity
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Market pushes street to capacity
Dunedin's main shopping street was almost at bursting point.
Labour of love to restore late father’s 1931 MG
Labour of love to restore late father’s 1931 MG
"Safety Fast!"
Poor housing issue for some Syrian families
Poor housing issue for some Syrian families
Syrian refugees left their war-torn country for a better life in New Zealand, but are facing different battles in their adopted country.
Underground electric cable to be installed
Underground electric cable to be installed
Businesses and residents in Kaikorai Valley and surrounding communities will notice activity happening in the area over the coming months
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Fireworks to return for Dunedin's New Year's Eve?
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Fireworks to return for Dunedin's New Year's Eve?
Stinging public feedback about "anticlimactic" Dunedin New Year’s Eve celebrations has been presented to city councillors set to debate bringing back fireworks.
City’s heritage to be theme for new festival
City’s heritage to be theme for new festival
The future of Dunedin’s festival schedule is the past as a celebration of the city’s heritage is put into the works.
Hawkins announces by-election bid
'Leadership ready to go': Aaron Hawkins announces by-election bid
Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins has announced he will stand in the city council's by-election.
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‘Baby ship driver’ enjoying her Naval career
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‘Baby ship driver’ enjoying her Naval career
Efforts to steer clear of a desk job landed one Wānaka woman at the helm of a Navy patrol vessel, albeit as a "baby ship driver".
Housing crisis hitting former refugees
Housing crisis hitting former refugees
The plight of former refugees living in overcrowded, ageing Dunedin houses is a symptom of the city’s housing crisis that government must solve, social leaders say.
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Guardian deters grumps and jumpers
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Guardian deters grumps and jumpers
A 12-year-old Dunedin girl has become the guardian of a sea lion who chose to give birth near her house — not once, but twice.
Hīkoi makes feelings known
Hīkoi makes feelings known
About 150 people took part in a hīkoi through Dunedin yesterday — walking from the Gardens Grounds in North Dunedin to rally in the Octagon.
Police rescue pub patron
Police rescue pub patron
A man was forced to mount an escape attempt from a Dunedin pub after he woke in the toilet after hours to find himself locked in.
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‘Accessibility’ of new setting draws thousands to event
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‘Accessibility’ of new setting draws thousands to event
Dunedin's Waitangi Day commemorations, featuring a change of scenery, drew thousands to mark the national holiday.
Crash driver absconds
Crash driver absconds
A driver took out a 100m section of median barrier on the Southern Motorway before allegedly absconding from an early morning crash, Dunedin police say.
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No ‘respect’ shown to teacher aides
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No ‘respect’ shown to teacher aides
A Dunedin teacher aide says being paid out of the toilet paper and electricity budgets has led to an increasing amount of job insecurity.
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Birthday trip to remember for footballer and team-mates
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Birthday trip to remember for footballer and team-mates
You can’t ask for a better birthday present.