Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'
A Dunedin driver who allegedly fled police at more than 100km/h was busted by the dog squad with a ‘‘large knife’’ and cannabis.
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
The Dunedin City Council is to consider calling for removal of a constraint in the way it accesses lending.
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Police errors hampered Dunedin death case
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Police errors hampered Dunedin death case
When a 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Dunedin home, police immediately decided it was a natural death.
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
Delays to short-term improvements for South Dunedin stormwater infrastructure will be made up in the next financial year, the council says.
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Students thanked after finding stolen dough
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Students thanked after finding stolen dough
A slice or two of pizza is on the menu for a group of tertiary students after they found a Dunedin pizza parlour’s open cash drawer lying in the street.
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
A crashed cyclist found wedged beneath a parked car in Dunedin was transported to hospital with critical injuries.
Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech
Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech
‘‘Women have achieved some progress in the last 130 years. However ...’’
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
For people with hearing difficulties, keeping up with all the action in a stage show can be frustrating.
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
As Dunedin lifeguards pause on their patrols for winter, public rescue equipment has been brought in for beach-goers to use to save a life.
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
A Dunedin woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, a coroner has found, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.
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New water bylaw to be changed
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New water bylaw to be changed
There has been a backdown over access to areas under a new council bylaw with one organisation saying the proposal risks serious consequences to public safety.
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‘Blood everywhere’: dog attack victim scared to go out
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‘Blood everywhere’: dog attack victim scared to go out
A dog attack has left a Dunedin man too scared to leave his home.
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Work needed to cut HIV infections: researcher
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Work needed to cut HIV infections: researcher
HIV infections across Otago and Southland remain low and nationwide numbers are declining, but University of Otago researchers say more work needs to be done if New Zealand is to reach its...
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Birds of a feather hand-reared together
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Birds of a feather hand-reared together
A stint at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital will give two precious kākāpō chicks the best chance at a long life in the wild.
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Population drop prompts concern
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Population drop prompts concern
Dunedin is the largest settlement in New Zealand where the population is declining, new data shows.
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Mosgiel transport woes need urgent solution: MP
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Mosgiel transport woes need urgent solution: MP
Crunch time has arrived for getting Mosgiel’s transport infrastructure right, Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says.
Owner ‘quite lucky’ as teens on spree fail to steal car
Owner ‘quite lucky’ as teens on spree fail to steal car
A Dunedin man is counting his lucky stars after he almost fell prey to a pair of car-thieving youths on a city-wide campaign of chaos.
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High-risk sex offender to be GPS monitored
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High-risk sex offender to be GPS monitored
A high-risk Dunedin sex offender will be GPS monitored after his release from prison, a judge has ruled.
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Channelling intergenerational strength
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Channelling intergenerational strength
A Dunedin high school student drew strength from her recently deceased grandfather as she delivered a winning speech on a national stage.
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Man punched brother in head 20 times
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Man punched brother in head 20 times
A Dunedin man punched his brother in the head at least 20 times, causing him to lose consciousness and bleed from his ears, a court has heard.