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    Sentence too harsh, judge told

    A gang member involved in a $200,000 stolen crayfish scam has argued the prison term imposed on him was too harsh.

    Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation

    Carl Bergstrom. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation

    For Carl Bergstrom, misinformation is like a living organism — it can travel across networks and spread through populations like pathogens.

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    No budget to replace ice stadium roof

    Roofing contractors check the damage to the stadium roof last October. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    No budget to replace ice stadium roof

    Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.

    Seal of approval

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    Seal of approval

    A large elephant seal basks in the sun at Tomahawk Beach yesterday.

    School’s courts get a makeover

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    School’s courts get a makeover

    Bayfield High School principal Mark Jones tries out the texture of the newly sealed surface on the school’s tennis courts yesterday afternoon. 

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    Controlled burners urged to give heads up

    Fire trucks responded to this controlled burn-off near Hilton Rd, in Highcliff, yesterday after...

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    Controlled burners urged to give heads up

    Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.

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    Otago on track with BBC rail show

    BBC crew (from left) former cabinet minister and presenter Michael Portillo, researcher Sakiko...

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    Otago on track with BBC rail show

    Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism

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    Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance

    Christine Garey said it felt like "someone had a good idea and didn’t have a clue about the...

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    Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance

    The idea of Dunedin becoming the "imperial leader" of Otago has been called unworkable and absurd by the city’s own councillors.

    Galer, Acklin to contest by-election

    Jo Galer is running in the Dunedin City Council by-election, saying the council’s Queens Dr trial...

    Galer, Acklin to contest by-election

    A controversial car-free connection in Dunedin’s Town Belt has spurred a council candidacy, as the contender calls for an immediate halt to the Queens Dr trial.

    Two injured in robbery

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    Two injured in robbery

    Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

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    Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher

    Thomas Ryan was sentenced to nine months’ supervision when he was sentenced last year. PHOTO:...

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    Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher

    A Dunedin man who made a secret sex tape and sent it to dozens of rugby mates has continued his battle to avoid conviction in his bid to become teacher.

    Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision

    Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision

    A nervous two-month wait is on the cards for the Dunedin parents of a 18-month-old with cystic fibrosis, as they decide whether to stay or go for the child’s health.

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    Competitors enjoy blasts from the past

    Alexandra father and son Euan, 71, and Alec, 42, Butters compete in black powder shooting in...

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    Competitors enjoy blasts from the past

    Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.

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    Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

    The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

    A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.

    Games athletes busy competing

    Chris Sherburd, of Dunedin, prepares to hit a backhand during a pickleball game at the Edgar...

    Games athletes busy competing

    More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    Dunedin-based translator and music tutor Vivienne Sands has translated Christophe Baillat’s book...

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.

    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

    Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

    A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Ethel St in Wakari, Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Animation Research founder Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a challenge by Resources Minister Shane...

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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      Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

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