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Flags raised against ‘illegally occupied’ West Papua

Flags raised against ‘illegally occupied’ West Papua

Raising the Morning Star flag, of the proposed Republic of West Papua, in the Octagon yesterday are (from left) Dunedin city councillor Marie Laufiso, Dr Kerri Cleaver and Barbara Frame.

Sirens to signal can drive for a good cause

Ennie, 6, and Kirst Beadle collect food parcels during the Mosgiel Area Can and Food Drive last...

Sirens to signal can drive for a good cause

A cacophony of sirens from Dunedin’s emergency services later this week should pose no cause for concern - it is all for a good cause.

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Call for ‘major assets’ to be returned

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Call for ‘major assets’ to be returned

Dunedin should make a case to get its port and harbourside land back from the Otago Regional Council, at least one city councillor believes.

Stabbing accusation 'doesn't pass truth test': defence

Rajinder is accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Stabbing accusation 'doesn't pass truth test': defence

The concept a Dunedin man would stab his former employee to death “doesn’t pass the truth test”, his lawyer says.

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‘Extremely strong’ links to accused

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‘Extremely strong’ links to accused

Forensic testing at a Dunedin murder scene provided "extremely strong" links to the alleged killer, a court has heard.

Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

Alkino Adrenata, 12, of Dunedin, makes a splash while competing in the 8-12-year-old category as...

Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

A splash so big it nearly touched the ceiling of Moana Pool has landed one competitor in Dunedin a step closer to being crowned world manu champion.

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Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

Santa greets the crowd during the annual Santa Parade along George St yesterday.

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Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

A spit of rain did nothing to deter throngs of festive folk lining Dunedin’s main drag to catch a glimpse of the big man himself.

Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at cop station

Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at Dunedin cop station

A man removed his hoodie to reveal Mongrel Mob insignia before smashing the front door of a Dunedin police station, police allege.

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Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

"Once the soil has been identified with lead in it, or contaminants in it, that’s when a plan...

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Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

Developments have stalled in Dunedin while the city council awaits urgent guidance about interpreting soil contamination rules, a surveying firm planner says.

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‘Pleasantly feral’ memories surface in Unicol reunion

Former University College residents and University of Otago alumni (from left) Bridget Williams,...

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‘Pleasantly feral’ memories surface in Unicol reunion

First-year life in University College back in the 1970s was "pleasantly feral", and the friendships forged in the residential college have lasted a lifetime for a group of old pals.

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‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

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‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

Changing "ideologies" at the Otago Regional Council have prompted a strategic review, labelled poor governance by one councillor.

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Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

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Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

A drive by the Dunedin City Council to phase out single-use coffee cups at several facilities has run into a commercial obstacle.

One dead in crash north of Dunedin

One dead in crash north of Dunedin

One person has died following a serious crash north of Dunedin on Saturday night.

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, on the corner of Prince Albert...

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

The owner of an embattled South Dunedin pub says he feels "immense relief" about being granted a liquor licence after others failed.

'Aggressive and confrontational' teen pepper-sprayed during arrest

A speeding Dunedin teenager was pepper-sprayed after allegedly becoming ‘‘aggressive and confrontational’’ with police.

Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin

Jimmy Barnes performs at Dunedin's Regent Theatre in 2017. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin

If Jimmy Barnes had his way, Dunedin may have been able to claim him as one of its own.

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Over 1000 climb aboard warship for up-close look

Kevin Dwyer, of Port Chalmers, photographs Royal New Zealand Navy warship HMNZS Te Kaha at the...

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Over 1000 climb aboard warship for up-close look

More than a thousand people seized the rare opportunity to inspect a visiting Royal New Zealand Navy warship up-close in Dunedin at the weekend.

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Athletes carry torch as Games approach

Holding the Torch of Hope on Saturday are (from left) Debbie Kennedy, Senior Sergeant Bruce Benn...

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Athletes carry torch as Games approach

Dunedin police officers teamed with some of Otago’s top athletes to usher the Special Olympics National Summer Games’ Flame of Hope through the city on Saturday.

Christmas in the Gardens

Christmas in the Gardens

Performing at the Christmas in the Gardens on Saturday are (from left) Rainbow Rosalind, Nicole Jenkins and Cadyne Geary.

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