Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Unsavoury summer weather conditions have withheld a wave of water rescues and drownings at Otago and Southland beaches this season.
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Attempted murder charge laid
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Attempted murder charge laid
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a Central Dunedin home.
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
A Dunedin woman waiting to cross a busy road was ‘‘forcefully’’ slapped on the bottom by an unknown man, police say.
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Ornate table off to Australia
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Ornate table off to Australia
An ornate, nautical-themed table handmade by a Dunedin woman’s late husband is soon to be taken out of storage and shipped to its new life across the Ditch.
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man’s plan to brake-check his teenage neighbour ended in failure when he was charged with drink-driving.
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Campus $100m over budget; ready in September
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Campus $100m over budget; ready in September
The University of Otago's redevelopment of the Christchurch Campus should finally be ready in September, more than $100 million over its original budget.
Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze
Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze
A 13-year-old in a stolen car who allegedly raided two Dunedin liquor stores said "thank you" to a worker as he fled with three boxes of booze.
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Strategy on ballot paper highlighted by councillor
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Strategy on ballot paper highlighted by councillor
Voters in the Dunedin City Council by-election who put all their eggs in one basket by backing one candidate only may inadvertently help a candidate they do not like, a councillor has pointed out.
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Fellow breast cancer survivors sought for team
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Fellow breast cancer survivors sought for team
A Dunedin breast cancer survivor who has fallen in love with dragon boat racing wants to create a local team with others who have shared the experience.
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
A pensioner allegedly strangled a police officer as he tried to stop officers from interviewing 20 teenagers mass-brawling in central Dunedin.
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All yours, shark: sighting clears water at St Clair
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All yours, shark: sighting clears water at St Clair
About 100 people reportedly exited the water at Dunedin’s St Clair Beach yesterday after the alarm was sounded over a possible shark sighting.
Ups, downs of fishing, foraging part of the fun
Ups, downs of fishing, foraging part of the fun
Dunedin cousins Nick Price (left) and Harris Aupouri had a great day and not such a great day yesterday, snorkelling off Katiki Beach.
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Super Round in city a goal after Christchurch success
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Super Round in city a goal after Christchurch success
Three days, 10 rugby teams, five rugby matches — Christchurch’s Super Round of Super Rugby has inspired Dunedin to look at holding a Super Round here.
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Not lovin’ it: pepper spray hits police, too
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Not lovin’ it: pepper spray hits police, too
Three Dunedin police officers required first aid after getting hit with pepper spray while arresting a man outside a McDonald’s.
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Candidates’ key priorities detailed in debates
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Candidates’ key priorities detailed in debates
Voting remains open in the DCC by-election for two more weeks. One of the key dividing lines between the 14 candidates is experience.
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Climb to soldiers’ memorial tough but hilltop view ‘absolutely beautiful’
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Climb to soldiers’ memorial tough but hilltop view ‘absolutely beautiful’
Anzac Day was a time for both reflection and exercise for participants in a Dunedin excursion.
Person critical after alleged stabbing leaves trail of blood in central Dunedin
Person critical after alleged stabbing leaves trail of blood in central Dunedin
Police are appealing to the public for information after an alleged stabbing in central Dunedin on Saturday morning left one person in a critical condition.
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Veterans advocate scolds Trump in speech
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Veterans advocate scolds Trump in speech
The chairman of a Dunedin war veterans retirement home has taken aim at Donald Trump, saying the United States president has set the world on a path similar to conditions that ignited World War 2.
Sacrifices of ‘thousands upon thousands’ recalled
Sacrifices of ‘thousands upon thousands’ recalled
Gathering at the Dunedin Cenotaph in Queens Gardens on Anzac Day provides an opportunity to remember.
Handmade yacht takes to harbour
Handmade yacht takes to harbour
The Huia opened its sails on Otago Harbour for an Anzac Day outing on Saturday.