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    ‘Hard decision’ coming soon

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    ‘Hard decision’ coming soon

    The Total Mobility scheme in Otago is to remain in its current form, but a warning has been sounded change must come — and sooner rather than later.

    Dunedin pub in trouble again after cops abused

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    Dunedin pub in trouble again after cops abused

    A central Dunedin pub skating on thin ice over locked fire exits is in hot water once again after police were abused by patrons during a drunken 21st.

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    Councillors split over proposed shake-up

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    Councillors split over proposed shake-up

    A former Otago Regional Council chairwoman says she is sick of the negativity about the council, wants it to remain and much of the talk around its destruction were "simplified anecdotes".

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    Stadium ‘optimistic about 2027’

    Does Forsyth Barr Stadium count as an indoor venue under the new protocol?

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    Stadium ‘optimistic about 2027’

    A silver lining may yet emerge for Dunedin rugby fans after confirmation the city will not host an All Blacks test next year.

    Ammunition shuts port

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    Ammunition shuts port

    A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.

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    Otago expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

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    Otago University expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

    A $9 million deficit is expected by the University of Otago in the coming year, documents show.

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    Planning proposals 'massive shift' for homeowners

    Otago Property Investors Association vice-president Kathryn Seque-Roche says being able to update...

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    Planning proposals 'massive shift' for homeowners

    An overhaul of planning laws will empower homeowners "to do what they like with their properties" for less, a Dunedin property investor says.

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    Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South

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    Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South

    Reduced red tape, enabling housing growth and quicker delivery of infrastructure are major themes from a sweeping overhaul of resource management.

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    Heritage advocate fears planning changes

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    Heritage advocate fears planning changes

    A shake-up of heritage protection rules may be music to the ears of developers, but could spell trouble for Dunedin’s heritage standing, an advocate says.

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    Christmas in St Kilda

    The Christmas spirit is alive and well at 13 Douglas St, St Kilda.

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    Woman said midwife was killing babies

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    Woman said midwife was killing babies

    A Dunedin woman with 68,000 social media followers broadcast claims her midwife was killing babies, a court has heard.

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    Christmas hampers for those in need

    Caversham Baptist Church associate pastor Sandra Gordon holds a box of essentials ready to be...

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    Essentials make the best gifts

    A Dunedin Baptist church is filling pantries this holiday season for families who rely on school breakfast and lunch programmes to feed their children.

    City notches hottest spring as weather records tumble

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    City notches hottest spring as weather records tumble

    After baking in 31.7°C in Dunedin late last month, few will be surprised the city has just had its hottest spring on record.

    Charge dropped against ex-Govt staffer

    Charge dropped against ex-Govt staffer

    An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.

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    New hospital among first to get tracking system

    In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

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    New hospital among first to get tracking system

    The new Dunedin hospital will be among the first recipients of a new tracking system which will significantly reduce the chance of medical instruments being misplaced.

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    Gulls make themselves at home

    A pair of black-backed gulls have built their nest at the Andersons Bay Sea Scouts boat shed in...

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    Gulls make themselves at home

    A pair of black-backed gulls have forced their way into a Dunedin Sea Scouts’ premises and made temporary housing.

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    To the rescue — wherever you are

    Medical Rescue pilots Nathan Richards (left) and John Litzow at Dunedin Airport on Monday. PHOTO:...

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    To the rescue — wherever you are

    Glenn McKay is not your ordinary doctor.

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    One for the books: life of top statistician

    Author Les Hill (left) with longtime friend and statistician Len Cook at the launch of Mr Hill’s...

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    One for the books: life of top statistician

    Dunedin-born statistician Len Cook was once described as a "moustachioed Antipodean who looked like a squashed Groucho Marx".

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    Student masterclass reveals history of carbon

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    Student masterclass reveals history of carbon

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