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Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law

A Dunedin grandfather alarmed members of the public who mistook a toy knife ‘‘tucked into his waistband’’ for a real one, police say.

South in spring weather firing line, again

Water spilling from the Roxburgh Dam is raising the Clutha River to a level that has prompted...

South in spring weather firing line, again

As the South picks up from a damaging day of wild winds, MetService has issued a fresh round of weather alerts covering all of Otago and Southland.

Testing times for University of Otago students

Testing times for University of Otago students

University of Otago students line up for the start of the semester 2 final exam season outside Smithells Gym yesterday.

Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret

Police at the scene of the alleged murder. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret

A man accused of stabbing another to death in North Dunedin will continue to have his identity kept under wraps while mental-health reports are written.

Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’

A Dunedin woman in her 50s is sounding a warning after a shock diagnosis left her confronting a life-changing disease.

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Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought

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Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought

An environmental group battling the government to save the South Island’s hoiho yellow-eyed penguin from extinction is heading to the High Court.

Thrilling show ballet at its darkest

Thrilling show ballet at its darkest

I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint - it was indeed ballet at its darkest.

Weather deals a blow to the South

A roof at Young Brothers Posts Mosgiel lumberyard crashed to the ground in the wild winds. PHOTO:...

Weather deals a blow to the South

Ferocious winds lashed the South yesterday, felling trees, tearing at roofs and leaving emergency crews scrambling to clear debris from roads.

Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

A home final would have hopefully led to the sold-out sign being put up outside Forsyth Barr Stadium, the stadium’s boss said, but it appears to be heading that way in Christchurch.

Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

Dunedin Coastguard staff help a man from yacht Navita as it heaves at anchor in Portobello Bay....

Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

The rescue of a man from a boat on Otago Harbour was just one of several incidents caused by the ferocious winds that lashed the South yesterday - and more wild weather is on the way.

Laws not interested in chairing ORC

Laws not interested in chairing ORC

Michael Laws has ruled himself out of being the next Otago Regional Council chairman but says election results dictate that change is needed at the top.

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Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps

Descendants of Dunedin ear, nose and throat physician and keen golfer Dr Kenneth Ross, (from left...

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Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps

Direct descendants of a Dunedin golfing legend gathered from across the globe at the weekend to partake in a golf tournament held annually in their ancestor’s honour.

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Barker’s win came down to the wire

Mayor Barker with a lofty city panorama from her temporary office in Burns house. PHOTO STEPHEN...

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Barker’s win came down to the wire

Dunedin's new mayor did not take the lead until the 13th of 15 rounds in the STV vote count.

Dunedin man left foot on accelerator during drunken snooze: police

Dunedin man left foot on accelerator during drunken snooze: police

Residents of a Dunedin street were kept up late after a man allegedly having a drunken snooze forgot to take his foot off the accelerator.

Drawing a line to help cruise tourists

Blue lines on the footpath in front of the Dunedin Railway Station. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Drawing a line to help cruise tourists

Coloured lines that have appeared around the city’s CBD are part of preparations for the upcoming cruise ship season.

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Can’t put a good busker down after a six-year break

Dancers Anonymous performer Catherine Schroder dancing with Kadodo African Drumming founder...

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Can’t put a good busker down after a six-year break

Baby-faced Dunedin musicians and seasoned dancers were all on hand to help reboot a "dormant" Dunedin busking festival after a six-year hiatus.

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Red tape a barrier to apartment conversions

About 830 full-time staff are working at the new four-storey ACC building in Dunedin, between...

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'Prohibitively expensive': Red tape a barrier to apartment conversions

Converting older, unused Dunedin office spaces into apartments is a good idea but excessive red tape is putting people off, a developer says.

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STV advice flawed: Simms

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STV advice flawed: Simms

Dunedin mayoralty runner-up Andrew Simms has expressed frustration about "misinformation" on how best to vote under the STV system.

Tweed Run was ‘a bit of a treat’

Mel and Melanie Tudor try out their purpose-built penny-farthings for the Dunedin Tweed Run...

Tweed Run was ‘a bit of a treat’

A new bicycle makes for a good birthday present, but what about a new penny-farthing?

High tea best enjoyed in an Austen style

Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Tuhura Otago Museum yesterday are (from left)...

High tea best enjoyed in an Austen style

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday should come with the right food and attire.

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