Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas
A Dunedin pizza delivery driver took an unexpected detour after her vehicle ran out of gas midway up a steep street and rolled away into a lamp post.
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Students mark coming of age, home-style
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Students mark coming of age, home-style
There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.
International partnership boost for brain research
International partnership boost for brain research
The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.
Three cruise ships make for busy weekend
Three cruise ships make for busy weekend
Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.
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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary
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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary
The prospect of running in the rain while wearing a soaking-wet bedsheet apparently did not appeal to many of Dunedin’s avid runners.
Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police
Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police
Two adults and a teenager reported unconscious in a car at a South Dunedin fast-food carpark were allegedly found intoxicated and with drug paraphernalia, police say.
Warning over online sales platforms after scam
Warning over online sales platforms after scam
A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.
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Present inspires winning moment
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Present inspires winning moment
A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.
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Airport mum on land-buying plans
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Airport mum on land-buying plans
Dunedin Airport is remaining tight-lipped about its plans to acquire new land.
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St John facing rise in abuse
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St John facing rise in abuse
An angry caller threatened to hunt down an ambulance dispatcher and "put bullets" in her and her family.
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
From an emergency sheep Caesarean to re-homing a stranded eel, there is not much Scott Drummond has not seen in his 25 years as Green Island’s local vet.
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
A Milton man stabbed holes in his walls with a knife and was so belligerent during his arrest he had to be transported in a custody van.
Busy mum pops in for takeaway
Busy mum pops in for takeaway
No-one knows why Mika the sea lion ended up in a St Kilda fish and chip shop - perhaps she wanted her blue cod cooked for once.
Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark
Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark
Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin fast-food carpark this evening after a member of the public raised the alarm about three non-responsive people in a car.
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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin
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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin
An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.
Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt
Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt
Armed police who swooped on a Dunedin house are believed to have arrested fugitive Caleb Lynn who was at the centre of a city-wide manhunt.
Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike
Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike
Dunedin firefighters are worried their luck will run out after having to attend a "complex" commercial fire without their main ladder truck.
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
A Dunedin principal says she is no "miracle worker" despite her school’s roll increasing by more than 150% in her time there.
Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’
Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’
Worksafe sent inspectors to the site of a gas explosion at a healthcare waste processing facility which left one employee doused in what is believed to be medical waste.