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Doc investigating possible bat sighting in Dunedin

Doc investigating possible bat sighting in Dunedin

Biosecurity New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (Doc) are investigating a possible sighting of a native Australian bat in a Dunedin park.

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Jail for man who breached home detention sentence after 11 days

The handyman appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 14...

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Jail for man who breached home detention sentence after 11 days

A Dunedin man given home detention because he was "screaming out for help" breached the sentence 11 days after it began.

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DCC lifts the lid on $15m plan for Edgar Centre roof

The Dunedin City Council has revealed plans for a new roof for the Edgar Centre. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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DCC lifts the lid on $15m plan for Edgar Centre roof

A new roof could be coming for Dunedin’s leaky Edgar Centre complex at a cost of more than $15 million.

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Disgraced Dunedin teacher faces new sex charge

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Disgraced Dunedin teacher faces new sex charge

A disgraced Dunedin teacher who has been jailed for sex crimes against his former pupils is denying a new claim against him.

Forgotten items fuel for win

Forgotten items fuel for win

A Katy Perry perfume, mealworms and some confetti from a gender reveal party proved to be all the inspiration a Dunedin woman needed to write an award-winning essay.

'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops

Police want to hear about any suspicious activity at the scene. Photo: RNZ

'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops

A woman allegedly kicked and tried to punch an officer as she was being removed for trespassing at a Dunedin address, police say.

Glass panels to go in order to house aerial appliance

REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Glass panels to go in order to house aerial appliance

Work has begun on raising the height of a door at the Dunedin Central Fire Station in preparation for a new — and taller — aerial appliance.

Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors

A fire exit at Dunedin’s The Bog Irish Bar is locked with a padlock. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors

The owner of a central Dunedin pub where fire exits were locked has blamed staff ‘‘negligence’’ and says a manager responsible has been punished.

Speeding ute driver earns court date

A man will appear in court after he was caught allegedly speeding at nearly 160km/h south of Dunedin.

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Plan to charge international visitors entry fees rejected

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Plan to charge international visitors entry fees rejected

City councillors have thrown out a proposal to charge international visitors for Dunedin’s cultural institutions.

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Councillors told option the riskiest

Proposed Smooth hill site looking north towards Dunedin, PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Councillors told option the riskiest

Councillors who backed going it alone on building a new Dunedin landfill were warned by independent experts it was the riskiest option being considered.

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Council gives unanimous backing to in-house water model

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Council gives unanimous backing to in-house water model

A water company does not need to be set up in Dunedin for services to be delivered efficiently, city councillors have decided.

Warning of possible flooding for Dunedin

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Warning of possible flooding for Dunedin

Civil Defence Emergency Management and the MetService are keeping a close eye on a large weather system which has potential to bring a major deluge and flooding to Dunedin on Thursday.

Thriving communities sought by Greens candidates

Greens candidates (from left) Lily Warring, Alan Somerville, Mickey Treadwell and Rose Finnie are...

Thriving communities sought by Greens candidates

The Green Party says its Dunedin City Council candidates represent a "new generation".

Technical issue with ODT digital edition

The Otago Daily Times digital edition and app are unavailable for some users but we are working on a fix.

Tenants scarred by flat of horrors

Zoe Eckhoff is speaking out about her tenancy ordeal involving a notorious Dunedin landlord....

Tenants scarred by flat of horrors

A student who took on a notorious Dunedin landlord is sharing her "traumatising" ordeal over fears others could end up trapped in the same situation.

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First responder to help with NSW flood relief

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First responder to help with NSW flood relief

Dunedin emergency responder Michele Poole will form part of a team of six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.

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Milestone celebrated with smoko

Graham Burgess is still banging away in the Otago Polytechnic College of Engineering,...

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Milestone celebrated with smoko

Hard as nails and no nonsense.

Fear hospital contractor may quit

Fear contractor may quit if HNZ still ‘changing minds’

One of the former leaders of the new Dunedin hospital project is worried the protracted negotiations will convince the lead contractor to "walk away".

Architectural diversity a fine thing

The Archway lecture theatres. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Architectural diversity a fine thing

Tastes change but the Archway lecture theatres remain a heritage building Mark Baxter writes.

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