Swimming not advised
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) is warning of high bacteria levels in the Taieri River, at Outram Glen, and people are advised not to swim in the area until the alert is lifted.
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Best laid moving plans turn to custard
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Best laid moving plans turn to custard
A Dunedin couple who have just moved back to the city had their Christmas thrown into disarray when their possessions and presents failed to arrive with them.
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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
One boatie abusing a loophole and getting himself unlimited anchoring in Otago Harbour may find himself having to make other arrangements after he inspired policy change to stop him in his path.
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?
Life on hold waiting for surgery
Life on hold waiting for surgery
A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.
Hail today, ‘an unfortunate time’ next week
Hail today, ‘an unfortunate time’ next week
If you like slushies, you are in luck — more hail is expected amid a severe thunderstorm this afternoon.
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Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year
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Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year
Shoppers swarmed central Dunedin looking for bargains, but some retailers say Boxing Day sales are down from last year.
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.
Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes
Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes
Barrie Rutledge’s style is imprinted in Dunedin’s musical DNA.
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?
Zooming by
Zooming by
Four-year-old Evie Coutts is chuffed with the new bike and helmet she got for Christmas.
South African family enjoy city Christmas
South African family enjoy city Christmas
Santa came down a motorhome vent for a South African family celebrating Christmas on the road in Dunedin.
Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver
Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver
Dunedin police have thanked the public for their help in arresting two people after a "cowardly attack" on a taxi driver on Christmas Day.
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
Dunedin Hospital may not be the best place to spend Christmas but a 140-year-old tradition known as the "Richmond Shilling" ensures it is not the worst.
More wild weather on Boxing Day
More wild weather on Boxing Day
Wild weather returned to parts of the South on Boxing Day, bringing thunderstorms, lightning and hail.
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
A heritage protection group is mourning the likely loss of a historic house in Stuart St - and fear it could just be the beginning.
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
When 4-year-old Finn Phillips met his new baby sister for the first time yesterday, he thought it was his best Christmas present yet.
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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure
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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure
The AA Otago district council chairman has roundly lambasted the "anti-car" Dunedin City Council for closing a section of the city’s scenic driving route to trial a shared pathway.
Flat whites with a side of abuse
Flat whites with a side of abuse
Dunedin residents attempting to enjoy their morning were forced to call police after a man started hurling verbal abuse at them for drinking their coffees.