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    Emergency services at the scene this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

    Young woman serious after St Clair Beach incident

    A young woman has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after an incident at St Clair Beach this morning.

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    Selfless tramper ‘much-loved’

    Connor Purvis. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Selfless tramper ‘much-loved’

    A young Dunedin tramper found dead on a solo tramping trip has been described as a selfless volunteer and a "fine young man".

    Dunedin driest but dips out in sun stakes

    Dunedin driest but dips out in sun stakes

    Dunedin may have claimed the driest city honours for 2025, but it was also the equal-coolest and the least sunny of the six main centres.

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    Melting street tar creating mess

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    Melting street tar creating mess

    Residents of a Dunedin street tired of getting tar on their carpets and in their cars hope an effective remedy is imminent.

    Trailer wedged in motorway mishap

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Trailer wedged in motorway mishap

    A car towing a trailer full of concrete blocks got wedged in the median barrier after losing control on the motorway south of Dunedin.

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    Request to delete patient data denied

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    Request to delete patient data denied

    A large Dunedin medical centre consulted lawyers and the Privacy Commission to try to take information off the beleaguered Manage My Health portal.

    Armed police swarm city in manhunt

    Multiple police cars were seen in Corstorphine. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Armed police swarm city in manhunt

    Armed police have been seen all over the city in a manhunt involving numerous officers and vehicles.

    Dogged pursuit after Dunedin drunk driver goes bush

    The man was tracked in the Ross Creek Reserve. Photo: ODT Files

    Dogged pursuit after Dunedin drunk driver goes bush

    Police dogs tracked an allegedly drunk driver to the depths of a popular Dunedin bush walk after he was caught speeding.

    Police still seeking man

    Caleb Lynn. Photo: NZ Police

    Police still seeking man

    Police are still looking for a man wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery thought to be in Dunedin and urge people not to approach him.

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    Air quality monitor installed at school shares real-time data

    Checking the air quality monitor yesterday are (from left) Kaikorai Valley College teacher Simon...

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    Air quality monitor installed at school shares real-time data

    A Dunedin school is helping monitor its community’s air thanks to a former student’s initiative.

    Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant

    University of Otago microbiology and immunology researchers Dr Sam Wardell (left) and Assoc Prof...

    Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant

    Vomiting and diarrhoea become more prominent at this time of year, as bacteria contaminates meat and sausages which have been left out for too long in warmer weather before hitting the barbecue.

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    Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

    Dylan Norfield’s Doctors Point property has recently been appointed a five-star garden by the NZ...

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    Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

    A Doctors Point garden has been turned from broom, gorse and pine trees into a five-star property, planted with 1400 species from all over the world.

    Billionaire's superyacht in Dunedin

    The superyacht Pangaea Ocean Explorer off Roseneath yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Billionaire's superyacht makes stop in Dunedin

    An Australian billionaire’s $69 million superyacht, which doubles as a marine research vessel, has cruised into Dunedin.

    Fire crews respond to alarm at Toitū

    Fire crews from across Dunedin responded to the alarm. Photo: Peter Dowden

    Fire crews respond to alarm at Toitū

    Fire crews from across Dunedin have responded to a fire alarm at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum this evening.

    $50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

    Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court levy. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    $50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

    A climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.

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    Rapist still presents ‘average’ risk

    The Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rapist still presents ‘average’ risk

    A Dunedin man who violated two women still presents an "average" risk of further sexual offending, the Parole Board has heard.

    Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

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    Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

    A few late-night drinks ended in a punch up and two arrests when a group of friends including a 62-year-old got into a 2am argument over the choice of music.

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    Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

    Tawera Johnson told the Parole Board he wanted to be released to a residential rehabilitation...

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    Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

    A samurai sword-wielding Dunedin man who left his victim scarred for life says he has forged gang links in prison for security.

    Radich funeral on Friday

    Jules Radich. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Radich funeral on Friday

    The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.

    'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

    Police were called to the Allenby Ave address. Photo: Google Maps

    'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

    A Dunedin woman allegedly threatened to stab her neighbour in the face because her cat, which sought refuge next door, would not return home.
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