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    Big crowd for rally to support Palestine

    A crowd of several hundred people marched from the Otago Museum to the Octagon in central Dunedin in support of the Palestinian community today. 

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    $280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream

    Callum Buchanan and Kirsten Chamberlain have been put though an emotional wringer over their new...

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    $280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream

    A Dunedin woman says she felt sick "twice over" after having to tell her husband the company building their dream home had gone bust on the same day he was having surgery for throat cancer.

    Former smoker upset with repeal

    Former smoker upset with repeal

    A former smoker who has had half a lung removed is urging people to listen to doctors as the government plans to repeal anti-smoking laws.

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    $11m dividend to council expected

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    $11m dividend to council expected

    The Dunedin City Holdings Ltd trading companies will be expected to make an $11 million dividend to the city council in the 2024-25 financial year.

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    Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn

    Otago Polytechnic. Photo: ODT files

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    Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn

    The former chief of the Otago Polytechnic is welcoming the end of what he calls the "unfortunate experiment" of Te Pūkenga.

    CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire

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    CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire

    A man was arrested for allegedly setting a central Dunedin building on fire after he was recognised by police on CCTV footage.

    Knife allegedly presented

    Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Knife allegedly presented

    Police take a man into custody after an incident with a knife in Mitchell Ave yesterday.

    Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller

    Bru Cafe co-owners David and Jacinda Reid have suffered business losses after their opening hours...

    Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller

    The owners of a Dunedin cafe say they have lost significant business due to the carelessness of a mysterious caller claiming to work for Google.

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    Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP

    Otago Taieri A&P Society campground resident Craig Reeves discusses the issues at the site...

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    Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP

    The Otago Taieri A&P Society has been labelled "callous" and "intimidating" after doubling down on their bid to have long-term residents of the showground camping area removed.

    Historic house’s fate to be decided

    The house at 284 Stuart St may be demolished to make way for an apartment complex. PHOTO: GERARD...

    Historic house’s fate to be decided

    The loss of a significant tree and 103-year-old house in central Dunedin will be offset by the benefits of a new housing development that will be a more efficient use of valuable land, developers say.

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    Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed

    Waste appears in front of Kettle Park as erosion continues to affect the Dunedin coastline...

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    Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed due to erosion

    The Dunedin City Council is facing a $5 million bill for a quick fix after it found the threat posed by a hazardous waste-filled landfill at St Clair Beach is worse than first thought.

    Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing

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    Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing

    Investigations are continuing into a suspected arson at an Aramoana address, police say.

    Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action

    Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

    Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action

    More affirmative action is needed for Māori and Pasifika health outcomes to improve, a new study says.

    Threat to ‘bash’ heads in

    Photo: RNZ

    Threat to ‘bash’ heads in

    A dog owner allegedly threatened to bash people’s heads in when confronted about his pet locked in a hot car.

    Kōkiri celebrates 40 years of growth

    Kōkiri board chairwoman Janine Kapa, left, and board member Shelley Kapua-Tarpey, both of Dunedin...

    Kōkiri celebrates 40 years of growth

    A Dunedin training centre "deeply passionate" about its work is celebrating 40 years of helping Māori to learn, grow and realise their dreams.

    30km walk a tribute to inspirational Mum

    Expectant mum Chelsea McGaw leans on another mum at St Clair Esplanade yesterday morning. Photo:...

    30km walk a tribute to inspirational Mum

    An expectant Dunedin mother is walking the walk to celebrate an inspirational mum.

    Pixies back in town

    Pixies back in town

    The Pixie Town exhibition at Dunedin’s Toitū Otago Settlers Museum delighted people of all ages yesterday.

    Cruise ships due

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Cruise ships due

    The cruise ships Grand Princess and Le Laperouse are due to visit Otago Harbour this weekend.

    Jail for trespassed man who threatened library staff, resisted police

    Jail for trespassed man who threatened library staff, resisted police

    Growling at library staff in an animalistic and menacing manner was a man’s reaction when asked to stop sleeping on a bench there.

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    Ex-teacher illegally sold pistols

    The man appeared at the Dunedin District Court this morning. Photo: ODT files

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    Ex-teacher illegally sold pistols

    A retired teacher who illegally sold three pistols could have unwittingly put them in the hands of the "underworld", a judge says.
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