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Councillors to discuss plan to get rid of councils

A meeting tomorrow will discuss what Otago regional councillors think about the proposal to get rid of regional councils but the council chairwoman has questioned if mayors have any idea what they...

Yachts battle for honours

Yachts battle for honours

Yachts compete in a Port Chalmers Yacht Club race on Otago Harbour on Saturday.

Bug off!

Bug off!

Caked in wind-blown sand, a resting sea lion on Smaills Beach lifts its head, disturbing a cloud of flies which were gathered around the moisture from its eyes.

Fear, uncertainty as family cut off in Iran

Mourners react, carry coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and...

Fear, uncertainty as family cut off in Iran

As anti-government riots in Iran lead to hundreds of deaths, a Dunedin-based expat says he is struggling to hear from family and friends at home.

Upgrades around Octagon to disrupt traffic for a month

Upgrades around Octagon to disrupt traffic for a month

Aurora Energy is making electricity upgrades in the Octagon including working on underground infrastructure to improve network reliability.

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Early interest as by-election set

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Early interest as by-election set

Early contenders for Dunedin’s vacant council seat have emerged, but the position will not be filled until mid-May.

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Licence application withdrawn for proposed new student pub

The building at 1 Great King St is still yet to be filled after an application for a new pub was...

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Licence application withdrawn for proposed new student pub

Plans for a new student pub and club in a long-vacant building on the doorstep of Dunedin’s bus hub have been abandoned after a public backlash.

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Just doing her job: massage therapist

Annie Varghese is on trial defending charges of indecent assault. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Just doing her job: massage therapist

A Dunedin massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting two clients says she was just doing her job according to her limited training.

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‘Lifelong consequences’

Marvin Weyland with his daughter Mira, 3, who requires more surgery to fix her hip joints. PHOTO:...

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‘Lifelong consequences’

Botched, unnecessary procedures leave 3-year-old in dire need of urgent surgery

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Lovely day for cricket

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Lovely day for cricket

(Clockwise from above) Atawhai Foley, 9, raises the bat with a group of young cricket fans; Gabriel, 2, waves his flag with Yoshi Geerlofs and Arlo, 8, with Simon Greenall watch the...

Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

A man is led away by police after an incident in Andersons Bay Rd on Sunday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

Two adults and a teenager reported unconscious in a car at a South Dunedin fast-food carpark were allegedly found intoxicated and with drug paraphernalia, police say.

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Students mark coming of age, home-style

Japanese exchange students (from left) Miyako Nakagawa, Sayako Uchiyawa, Anela Kurosawa, Mai...

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Students mark coming of age, home-style

There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.

Warning over online sales platforms after scam

A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.

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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

Runners brave the wet and take part in the 12th anniversary of Dunedin’s parkrun through the...

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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

The prospect of running in the rain while wearing a soaking-wet bedsheet apparently did not appeal to many of Dunedin’s avid runners.

Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

A Dunedin pizza delivery driver took an unexpected detour after her vehicle ran out of gas midway up a steep street and rolled away into a lamp post.

International partnership boost for brain research

Louise Parr-Brownlie. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

International partnership boost for brain research

The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.

Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

Cruise ships Seabourn Quest, left, and Azamara Pursuit at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER...

Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.

Man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

'Yelling and screaming': Dunedin man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

A young Dunedin man began "yelling and screaming" and allegedly hurled abuse at police after his girlfriend was pulled over for drink driving.

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Police arrest wanted man Caleb Lynn in Kaikorai Valley on Saturday afternoon. Nine cars with...

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.

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Present inspires winning moment

Fairfield resident Nevin Davie holds his winning photo and the real-life subject, his son Leon...

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Present inspires winning moment

A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.

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