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‘Vampire’ sinks teeth into politics
A "vampire" has joined the race for Dunedin’s mayoralty.
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
The skipper of a boat that capsized on the Taieri Mouth bar said he was unlucky his boat tipped over, but he was also lucky to be alive to see another day.
Fire callout to student flat after stove left on
Fire callout to student flat after stove left on
A Dunedin student flat hosting some midweek drinks ended up calling emergency services after a cardboard box was left on a stove.
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Govt cuts tender for work on hospital foundations
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Govt cuts tender for work on hospital foundations
The government has cancelled a tender for work on the foundations of Dunedin’s new hospital due to "substantive" design changes.
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
Excavating a former Dunedin tip may need military supervision after rumours a wax-wrapped box of machine guns and ammunition were found there.
Getting shipshape
Getting shipshape
Sailor Mike Dewar, of Dunedin, gives his motorsailer boat Rubiconz a fresh lick of paint at the Otago Yacht Club on Tuesday.
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Urban wetland attracts fly-by visit
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Urban wetland attracts fly-by visit
A Dunedin primary school, building its very own urban wetland, received a special visit from a high-flying New Zealand business leader.
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Meeuws channels rugby aggro for TV drama
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Meeuws channels rugby aggro for TV drama
Kees Meeuws is usually a pretty placid, laid-back kind of guy.
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
A city GP is casting doubt on whether the government’s ambition for a 24/7 after-hours service will be successful in Dunedin.
Driver five times limit had child in car: police
Driver five times limit had child in car: police
A Dunedin man allegedly caught driving more than five times the legal alcohol limit had his child in the car.
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
High-stress environments have long been known to be bad for our health.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
High mean sea level pressure prevailed over much of the South Island during July, creating prolonged dry spells across much of Otago and Southland.
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
It has been a whirlwind few months for Elisa Maierl, who capped off a wedding in her former home country of Germany by flying back to New Zealand to become a citizen.
Generous gift
Generous gift
A new emergency ambulance is serving Dunedin residents thanks to the generosity of the Cleveland Charitable Foundation, which gave the vehicle to Hato Hone St John in memory of its co-founder, Les...
Fish & Game moving to purpose-built HQ
Fish & Game moving to purpose-built HQ
The Otago Fish & Game Council is preparing to leave Dunedin and relocate to a purpose-built headquarters in Mosgiel.
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Medical researcher up for award
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Medical researcher up for award
The researcher behind a slow-release ketamine tablet, developed to treat people with treatment-resistant depression, has been named a finalist in the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
One taken to hospital after car, cyclist collide
One taken to hospital after car, cyclist collide
A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition after a collision between a car and a cyclist in central Dunedin.
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Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding
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Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding
A fishing vessel skipper was distracted by his phone as he steamed towards catastrophe off the Dunedin coast.
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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’
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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’
The much-maligned George St seesaws came as a "complete surprise" to some Dunedin city councillors, who say they had no chance to sign off the additions to the central city playground.