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‘Very positive’: uni student numbers up 5%
Full-time student numbers at the University of Otago are climbing slowly towards 20,000, as the institution experiences a bigger-than-expected increase at the start of a new year.
Dunedin
Helmet saved cyclist from more serious injury: police
Helmet saved cyclist from more serious injury: police
A Dunedin cyclist who crashed and flew into the windscreen of a car avoided a traumatic head injury thanks to the helmet he was wearing, police say.
Case made to stop seismic reclassification
Case made to stop seismic reclassification
Dunedin risks the ‘‘perverse outcome’’ of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, two advocates say.
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Stadium boss confident that ‘good stuff’ on the way
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Stadium boss confident that ‘good stuff’ on the way
Dunedin's stadium boss is maintaining a positive outlook on the future of events in the city, saying ‘‘there’s some good stuff going to come’’.
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Restored biplane to return to the skies
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Restored biplane to return to the skies
The first thought that went through Glenn Thompson’s mind when he opened the shipping container door was: ‘‘I thought there was supposed to be a Tiger Moth in here’’.
Remains confirmed as former Dunedin resident
Remains confirmed as former Dunedin resident
Police have formally identified a former Dunedin resident whose remains were found on a Waikato highway.
Pair allegedly robbed woman
Pair allegedly robbed woman
The alleged broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court.
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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate
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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate
Life has been one long bridge over troubled waters for Jennifer Churchouse over the past three years.
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Anxious wait ahead for Willis
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Anxious wait ahead for Willis
Taieri Green Party list MP Scott Willis had a nervous election night in 2023 wondering if he would be elected, and he likely faces a similarly anguished time in this year’s election.
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Fears fuel costs may lead some workers to quit
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Fears fuel costs may lead some workers to quit
Dunedin support workers who drive across town for their job are worried fuel price increases will eat up a lot of their income.
Speeding driver arrives home to find police
Speeding driver arrives home to find police
After failing to stop a young driver for allegedly travelling at excessive speed in a 50kmh zone, police officers went to his house and waited for him to come home.
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Kidney failure: lifting the lid on a ‘silent condition’
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Kidney failure: lifting the lid on a ‘silent condition’
Kidney failure was simply a hurdle, and not a roadblock, for Dr Paul Trotman.
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Developer difficulties discussed
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Developer difficulties discussed
Difficulties for developers in getting housing projects going in Dunedin, including working with the city council, have been discussed at a meeting.
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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault
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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault
A convicted murderer has continued his pattern of ‘‘brutal and ferocious’’ violence while in prison, a court has heard.
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.
Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD
Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD
An alleged brazen, broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court.
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Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report
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Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report
The University of Otago believes it has broken the back of the "flat initiation" practices, but couch burning has re-emerged as a growing concern.
'Severe' impact on Gregg's workers if factory closes
'Severe' impact on Gregg's workers if factory closes
Workers at Dunedin’s Gregg’s coffee factory face being cast aside after giving decades of their lives to the business.
Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting
Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting
After failing to stop a speeding young driver Dunedin police officers just went to his house and waited for him to come home.
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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk
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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk
Dunedin risks the "perverse outcome" of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, a pair of advocates say.