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    Contractors work on the roof of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, continuing planned, routine maintenance already under way for a few weeks.

    Otago University confirms meningococcal case

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    Otago University confirms meningococcal case

    The University of Otago has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease within the student community.

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    Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

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    Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

    For those with endometriosis, medicinal cannabis may offer "life-changing" relief from chronic and severe pelvic pain, new research has found.

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    Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

    Dunedin’s Āraiteuru Marae is preparing to host its first Pātaka Ora community meal of the year,...

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    Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

    A community event returning to a Dunedin marae aims to bring people together over a shared meal.

    Police and tourists save man’s life

    Constable Peyton Fields and road policing Senior Constable Andy Camp, both of Dunedin, with the...

    Police and tourists save man’s life

    A medical emergency at a Dunedin campground could have ended in tragedy had it not been for a series of lucky breaks that saved a life.

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    Growing it out to support those living with cancer

    Daniel Lewis is taking care of his lengthening hair, in preparation for its removal on September...

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    Growing it out to support those living with cancer

    Fundraising can be a truly curly activity, but Daniel Lewis reckons there is no need for it to be a knotty affair — you just need to sit back and let it grow.

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    Reti’s retirement ‘predictable’

    More than 30,000 people marched in Dunedin on September, 28, 2024 against the government’s...

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    Reti’s retirement ‘predictable’

    A line can be drawn between Dr Shane Reti’s departure from politics and the backlash to the government’s handling of the new Dunedin hospital project, a pair of commentators say.

    ‘Constant fear’: rapist jailed

    Keith Wicks-Cairns will only be released from prison if and when the Parole Board believes he is...

    ‘Constant fear’: rapist jailed

    A woman who was raped by a stranger who broke into her Dunedin flat says she now lives in "constant fear".

    Identity of manslaughter-accused revealed

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Identity of manslaughter-accused revealed

    A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and can now be named.

    Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

    The Dunedin Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under a new proposal. Photo: Gerard O...

    Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

    Dunedin's Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under proposed changes from its parent company.

    Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place

    Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group chairman Hoani Langsbury (left) and Predator Free Dunedin...

    Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place

    Possums have had their final termination on the Otago Peninsula.

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    Prisoner ‘exited’ from rehab

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    Prisoner ‘exited’ from rehab

    A man who stabbed his flatmate to death is back in prison after getting kicked out of a Dunedin rehabilitation programme.

    Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event

    Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event

    Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will be visiting Dunedin next month as part of a tour for her memoir A Different Kind of Power.

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    Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top

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    Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top

    A pair of Dunedin by-election candidates have emerged as favourites among their potential colleagues.

    Teens break into car

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    Teens break into car

    A Dunedin teenager allegedly spat in the face of a police officer after being caught red-handed breaking into a car.

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    Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

    Dunedin pensioner Rob Donaldson holds his SuperGold Card outside Woolworths Dunedin South. Photo:...

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    Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

    Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.

    'Demons inside': Cosy Dell rapist gets rare open-ended jail sentence

    Keith Wicks-Cairns in court today. Photo: Rob Kidd

    'Demons inside': Cosy Dell rapist gets rare open-ended jail sentence

    A man with "psychopathic traits" who broke into a Dunedin flat and raped a student will be subject to a rare open-ended jail term. 

    Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named

    Calum Rate. Photo: Social media

    Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named

    The man who died in a crash near Karitane on Saturday has been identified as Dunedin man Calum Rate.

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    Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show

    New Athenaeum Theatre general manager Ellie Swann and her 17-month-old Border collie Boots will...

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    Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show

    What has four legs, loves snacks and is trained in the art of illusion and sleight of hand?

    Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest

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    Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest

    A Dunedin teenager allegedly spat in the face of a police officer after being caught red-handed breaking into a car.
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