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    Police spiked one of the vehicles. Photo: ODT Files

    Teen car thief doubles up to keep police busy

    Two stolen vehicles found by police being driven around Dunedin within 20 minutes of one another were allegedly nicked by the same teenager.

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    We are not enough: league winds up

    Victoria League in Otago president Christine Bell with fellow members, for their last gathering...

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    We are not enough: league winds up

    Sadly, the time to ‘‘keep calm and carry on’’ has passed.

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    Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

    Robert Patman

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    Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

    An Iranian expat fears the geopolitical situation could get worse, despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States.

    Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’

    A commissioned street art work in Dowling St has been graffiti bombed by a tagger. Graffiti...

    Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’

    A Dunedin business is upset at a recent spate of graffiti targeting the city’s street murals.

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    Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

    New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir members (from left) John McGlashan College tenor Tim...

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    Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

    Joseph Kelly reckons singing in one of the world’s best choirs can be ‘‘pretty hardcore’’ sometimes.

    Marketing practices linked to harm: study

    Leah Watkins

    Marketing practices linked to harm: study

    Marketing's role in amplifying consumption of harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, gambling and ultra-processed food has become ‘‘impossible to ignore’’.

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    Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances

    The cyclone is expected to hit New Zealand at the end of the week or into the weekend. Image:...

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    Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances

    Dunedin and Coastal Otago residents are being urged to keep an eye on severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it passes down the east coast of the South Island early next week, potentially bringing...

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    Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’

    Resources Minster Shane Jones (left) rings the bell to celebrate OceanaGold’s listing on the New...

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    Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’

    Mining in Otago has a halo around it, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.

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    Former Highlander facing serious sex charges

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    Former Highlander facing serious sex charges

    A former Highlanders player can now be revealed as the prominent Dunedin man facing serious sex charges.

    Tree protest against coal mine expansion

    Tree protest against coal mine expansion

    Dunedin members of Climate Liberation Aotearoa protested yesterday in support of action to protect the Denniston Plateau from the expansion of the Stockton coal mine.

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    Emails reveal homeless spat

    The start of a housing outreach service in Dunedin has been delayed. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Emails reveal homeless spat

    An explosive email chain has revealed infighting at the Dunedin City Council over a planned homelessness outreach service.

    ‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’

    Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairwoman Rebecca Shepherd in front of the large, unofficial ‘...

    ‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’

    A "home-made" approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.

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    Reuse of needles up: report

    Taieri MP Ingrid Leary said the changes were making a difficult situation for Dunedin families,...

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    Reuse of needles up: report

    The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.

    Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up

    Maersk Rio Bravo berthed at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up

    The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.

    Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost

    Bike House bike mechanic George Preclik with a cargo bike, which is gaining in popularity.PHOTO:...

    Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost

    Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.

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    Mayor urges careful speech

    Sophie Barker

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    Mayor urges careful speech

    Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

    Quenton Johnston

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

    When Quenton Johnston first started work at the Macraes gold mine almost 30 years ago, he thought it would be a great opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rugged mountains and have an adventurous...

    Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway

    Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway

    Police want dashcam footage as they investigate how a digger fell off a truck and blocked Dunedin's Southern Motorway for three hours today.

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    Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use

    Steve Walker

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    Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use

    United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.

    Collector couple give important art collection to city

    Art collectors Mary Barr  and Jim Barr (right), of Wellington, have enjoyed a long relationship...

    Collector couple give important art collection to city

    A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.
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