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Islamophobia contributing to Gaza’s devastation, prof says
The level of death and destruction in Gaza would not be possible without "substantially high levels of Islamophobia", an academic visiting Dunedin says.
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History buffs seek family of intriguing military man
History buffs seek family of intriguing military man
Hidden away under a giant, spreading pine tree in a steeply sloping section of the Southern Cemetery lies the grave of an intriguing military man.
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Relationships ‘mostly strained at best’ amid frustration
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Relationships ‘mostly strained at best’ amid frustration
The councillor who led calls for a review of Enterprise Dunedin says frustration had been brewing in the business sector.
Big sacrifices for treatment
Big sacrifices for treatment
The desperate parents of a Dunedin infant diagnosed with a rare condition are selling off their possessions so she can get cutting-edge treatment in the United States.
Festival captures heart of Antarctic
Festival captures heart of Antarctic
Stunning documentary footage from the heart of Antarctica, highlighting its stark beauty, inhabitants and the effects of climate change will feature in the upcoming Antarctic Film Festival.
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Hope returns for South D couple as house floor raised
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Hope returns for South D couple as house floor raised
A community effort to rebuild a South Dunedin home is giving the owners renewed hope for the future following the trauma of October’s floods.
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Retracing steps of a 19th-century rambler
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Retracing steps of a 19th-century rambler
Three keen walkers are exploring historic Dunedin, following in the footsteps of a 19th-century rambler and writer.
Helping music venues stand test of time
Helping music venues stand test of time
A former Dunedin mayor is amplifying the importance of small stages.
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Speeding, intoxicated on school run
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Speeding, intoxicated on school run
A Dunedin mother admitted drinking a bottle of wine before speeding to pick her children up from school.
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Purpose, vision of agency questioned
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Purpose, vision of agency questioned
Dunedin's economic development unit has been called lost and confused, as consultants recommend it be stripped out of city council operations.
Man abuses, bites guard asking he leave: police
Man abuses, bites guard asking he leave: police
A security guard was racially abused and bitten by an aggressive man who smashed up a shelf in a central Dunedin chemist shortly before noon on Thursday, police say.
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Meth used before fatal incident
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Meth used before fatal incident
A Dunedin man has admitted using methamphetamine before committing the manslaughter of his partner, who died after falling from a moving trailer.
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‘They told us to tip it’ — late reprieve saves big bill
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‘They told us to tip it’ — late reprieve saves big bill
A father organising his late son’s affairs has had a last-minute reprieve after potentially being landed with a big bill to dump $22,000 worth of excess medical supplies.
Important information as polling looms
Important information as polling looms
Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It’s time again for local elections.
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Judge unimpressed by road rage incidents
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Judge unimpressed by road rage incidents
A judge told a Dunedin man he should display a cautionary bumper sticker after his road rage landed him in court.
More than braces needed for restoration
More than braces needed for restoration
Restoration of a prominent civic heritage building in Dunedin has begun. Reporter Grant Miller takes a look behind the scaffolding.
Customer tumbles at bank protest
Customer tumbles at bank protest
A pensioner trying to pay her bills was caught in the crossfire as climate protesters and police jostled outside a Dunedin bank.
Security guard racially abused and bitten in Dunedin store
Security guard racially abused and bitten in Dunedin store
A security guard was racially abused and bitten by an aggressive man who smashed up a shelf in a central Dunedin chemist, police say.
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'I’m an evil man. I can’t help myself'
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Killer's attack on prison officer due to ‘evil nature’
A convicted murderer who stabbed a prison officer with a pen told a judge: "I’m an evil man. I can’t help myself."
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Backing urged for holiday park housing
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Backing urged for holiday park housing
A Dunedin city councillor is putting Aaron Lodge back on the agenda, urging the government to reconsider its stance and back the former holiday park for use as community accommodation.