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    Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence

    Paul Faavaoga. Photo: ODT files

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    Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence

    A gang member involved in a $200,000 stolen crayfish scam has argued the prison term imposed on him was too harsh.

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    No budget to replace ice stadium roof

    Roofing contractors check the damage to the stadium roof last October. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    No budget to replace ice stadium roof

    Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.

    Seal of approval

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    Seal of approval

    A large elephant seal basks in the sun at Tomahawk Beach yesterday.

    School’s courts get a makeover

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    School’s courts get a makeover

    Bayfield High School principal Mark Jones tries out the texture of the newly sealed surface on the school’s tennis courts yesterday afternoon. 

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    Controlled burners urged to give heads up

    Fire trucks responded to this controlled burn-off near Hilton Rd, in Highcliff, yesterday after...

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    Controlled burners urged to give heads up

    Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.

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    Otago on track with BBC rail show

    BBC crew (from left) former cabinet minister and presenter Michael Portillo, researcher Sakiko...

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    Otago on track with BBC rail show

    Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism

    Two injured in robbery

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    Two injured in robbery

    Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

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    Competitors enjoy blasts from the past

    Alexandra father and son Euan, 71, and Alec, 42, Butters compete in black powder shooting in...

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    Competitors enjoy blasts from the past

    Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.

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    Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

    The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

    A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.

    Games athletes busy competing

    Chris Sherburd, of Dunedin, prepares to hit a backhand during a pickleball game at the Edgar...

    Games athletes busy competing

    More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    Dunedin-based translator and music tutor Vivienne Sands has translated Christophe Baillat’s book...

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.

    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

    Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

    A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Ethel St in Wakari, Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Animation Research founder Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a challenge by Resources Minister Shane...

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.

    Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

    Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

    Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.

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    Rolls growing at city’s special character schools

    Amana Christian School principal Jana Magens with the students on Monday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Rolls growing at city’s special character schools

    The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.

    Dunedin affected as flights cancelled

    Wellington Airport. File picture. Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii

    Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled

    Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.

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    Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

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    Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

    A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.

    Speed restriction put on slippery bend

    Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope next to a section of Portobello Rd, near Doon...

    Speed restriction put on slippery bend

    There are concerns it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, after multiple drivers have reported losing control of their vehicles on a slippery section of Portobello Rd.
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