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    Music and events space Errick’s, located at the former New New New Brewery in Crawford St, has...

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    Apprehension over music venue’s sale

    The potential sale of a Dunedin music venue could cause "upheaval" in the city’s music scene, an advocate warns.

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    Pupils put speed, brains to the test

    Wakari School pupil Lyra Stevens, 10, runs her team’s answer to markers at the annual O’Mathalon...

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    Pupils put speed, brains to the test

    The pounding of feet did not distract Dunedin’s top math brains from their problem solving at the annual O’Mathalon.

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    Zone update ‘perfect sense’

    Principal Pauline Simpson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Zone update ‘perfect sense’

    A Dunedin principal is glad the Ministry of Education has made the "sensible" decision to add a pair of roads into her school’s home zone that previously fell in no-man’s land.

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    Murderer recalled to prison after breach

    Anthony Tuimata has been recalled to prison after admitting he breached a condition of his parole...

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    Murderer recalled to prison after breach

    A murderer who committed sex crimes while on parole is back behind bars after loitering in a Dunedin park.

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    Indication broken ribs ‘inflicted’

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    Indication broken ribs ‘inflicted’

    A paediatrician says a baby’s fractured ribs, allegedly caused by a prominent sportsman, indicated an "inflicted injury".

    Work to combat fever virus

    University of Otago Global Health Institute director Professor John Crump. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Work to combat fever virus

    Imagine bleeding from body openings such as the mouth, eyes or ears; losing your vision; and going into a coma. These are the most severe symptoms of Rift Valley fever (RVF).

    Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages

     Associate Professor Leah Watkins. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages

    Cameras worn by a group of 12-year-olds over a four-day period have shown children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling marketing 76 times every day — nearly 250% more than healthy...

    Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car

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    Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car

    A Dunedin man who allegedly fled an early-morning crash left behind a telltale sign at the scene of the crime.

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    Frustration over false 111 calls

    Caversham man Ray Houben is frustrated at the lack of action from police in regards to a man...

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    Frustration over false 111 calls

    A Caversham man opened the door to find assault rifles pointed at him after a malicious 111 call brought armed police to his home.

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    OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy

    The OUSA common room was packed to overflowing for a special general meeting to vote on the BDS...

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    OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy

    Accusations of lies and fearmongering were aired at a packed meeting over whether the Otago University Students’ Association should boycott Israel.

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    A shining example of self-determination

    Beau Campbell puts the finishing touches on another vehicle he has groomed at Harrow Collision...

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    A shining example of self-determination

    There was a time in Beau Campbell’s life when he thought he might never find his happy place.

    Standard of singers ‘excellent’

    Alexandria Rutherford-Blyth. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Standard of singers ‘excellent’

    Judging by the quality of singing already coming from the competitors in the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria Competition this year, organisers are preparing for the unusual possibility of...

    One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash

    Firefighters at the scene this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash

    A person was injured and a traffic light was knocked down in a two-vehicle crash in central Dunedin late this morning.

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    Criticism of med school proposal rejected

    Megan Gibbons. Photo: supplied

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    Criticism of med school proposal rejected

    The University of Otago has hit back at claims in government documents it failed to provide enough information to stop University of Waikato’s medical school proposal going ahead.

    Fries with a side of coke: Dunedin man 'caught snorting at restaurant table'

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    Fries with a side of coke: Dunedin man 'caught snorting at restaurant table'

    A Dunedin man allegedly having some lines of coke with his dinner ended his evening with a court date being spotted sniffing powder while dining out.

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    Outgoing needle exchange provider mulls injunction

    The Disc Trust, which administers the Dunedin needle-exchange programme, has not ruled out...

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    Outgoing needle exchange provider mulls injunction

    The outgoing providers of Dunedin’s needle exchange service is not ruling out seeking an injunction against the new contract holders, the Otago Daily Times understands.

    Keys mistaken for knife spark police callout to Dunedin mall

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    Keys mistaken for knife spark police callout to Dunedin mall

    An "erratic" customer paying for parking at a Dunedin mall sparked a police response after their keys were mistaken for a knife.

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    Ombudsman backs DCC stance to keep vote secret

    John Allen. Photo: supplied

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    Ombudsman backs DCC stance to keep vote secret

    How councillors voted on extending the Dunedin City Council chief executive’s contract is to stay secret.

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    Strong future as club turns 150

    Otago Chess Club president Alf Loretan says it is time to celebrate 150 years of the club's...

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    Strong future as club turns 150

    All the pieces are in place for a 150-year-old Dunedin club to keep going strong.

    Grave error: Cemetery meth stash sniffed out

    The fleeing man allegedly hid a baggie of meth inside a flowerpot at Palmerston cemetery. File...

    Grave error: Cemetery meth stash sniffed out

    A man on the run’s alleged attempt to stash his meth in a flowerpot at Palmerston graveyard was foiled by a couple of police canines.
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      Evicted couple forced to keep watch over belongings

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