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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
The Dunedin City Council has been forced to admit chief executive Sandy Graham engaged in misconduct.
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
A community repair shop’s overflow of bicycles meant many Dunedin riders left with some deals on wheels.
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South’s little films hit big screen
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South’s little films hit big screen
Productions as short as one minute long were given the chance to breathe on the big screen at an event celebrating grassroots film-making in the South.
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Beauty technician nails national award
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Beauty technician nails national award
A teddy bears’ picnic-themed photo shoot at the botanic gardens has netted a Dunedin nail technician two awards in a national nail art competition.
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
The chance to qualify for a nationwide tournament with a $10,000 cash pool was a rare opportunity for the Dunedin tabletop gaming community.
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Backflips, windmills and even a head-spinning showdown were among moves busted out at an underground Dunedin dance-off.
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
A Dunedin woman is concerned by the ‘‘dangerously undemocratic’’ removal of submissions mentioning transgender people from feedback on the government’s controversial gender Bill.
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
The victor of Dunedin’s by-election spent more than $15,000 on her campaign for a seat at the council table.
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Value of southern suburbs increases
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Value of southern suburbs increases
Dunedin suburbs are surpassing most of New Zealand in terms of average property value growth with none dropping in value since the start of the year, data shows.
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin on Friday had allegedly earlier stolen the motorcycle.
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda
Three people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash in St Kilda.
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
A firestorm over long-term flood management in South Dunedin is stoking distress among locals while ignoring their wishes — and years of consultation, a local community group says.
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Mike Boyes was an absolute powerhouse in outdoor education, but that was only a small slice of a man who made everyone feel welcome.
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
Using artificial intelligence to identify new chemical compounds capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria has won a University of Otago graduate a coveted Fulbright scholarship.
Young and old strike a chord
Young and old strike a chord
Preschoolers and pensioners are finding harmony in song.
Dance event channels Kate Bush
Dance event channels Kate Bush
A sea of red-clad dancers will channel their "inner Kate" in the fun and flamboyant midwinter community dance event, the "Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever".
Patrolling the people’s encyclopedia
Patrolling the people’s encyclopedia
An unpaid army keeps the internet honest.
Critically hurt man had stolen motorcycle: police
Critically hurt man had stolen motorcycle: police
A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin had allegedly stolen the motorcycle earlier.
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
The thought of life without a roof for the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest makes Grace Murphie sad.