One taken to hospital after car, cyclist collide
A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition after a collision between a car and a cyclist in central Dunedin.
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Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding
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Skipper was distracted by phone before grounding
A fishing vessel skipper was distracted by his phone as he steamed towards catastrophe off the Dunedin coast.
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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’
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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’
The much-maligned George St seesaws came as a "complete surprise" to some Dunedin city councillors, who say they had no chance to sign off the additions to the central city playground.
Woman 'drove at pedestrian' in carpark
Woman 'drove at pedestrian' in carpark
A woman allegedly drove threateningly at a pedestrian in a Dunedin supermarket carpark moments after she finished verbally abusing them.
Flasher 'twirled' genitals in front of schoolgirls
Flasher 'twirled' genitals in front of schoolgirls
A Dunedin man who flashed two girls on their way to school has refused to explain why he did it.
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Competitive election ‘good for local democracy’
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Competitive election ‘good for local democracy’
Dunedin voters should not be daunted by the large number of names on council ballot papers this election, a politics professor says.
Science fair gets a fiery addition
Science fair gets a fiery addition
A Dunedin secondary school student is planning on making a speedy modification to his go-kart by strapping his science fair project to it.
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Needle exchange handover concerns
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Needle exchange handover concerns
The departing operators of Dunedin’s needle exchange programme fear it could descend into "chaos" due to a lack of communication with the new provider.
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If the shoe fits: family tradition continues
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If the shoe fits: family tradition continues
A Dunedin family is cobbling together a family dynasty by going against the grain of today’s disposable society.
Dunedin show for Dave Dobbyn on latest tour
Dunedin show for Dave Dobbyn on latest tour
Longtime Kiwi music fave Sir Dave Dobbyn has today announced a five-stop tour of New Zealand which includes a show in Dunedin.
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Track comes to life for school cross-country
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Track comes to life for school cross-country
Races briefly returned to Dunedin’s Forbury Park, although they bore little resemblance to the trots of the past.
Frost blankets region
Frost blankets region
The Silverstream continues to flow, despite a heavy frost on the banks around a ford in Silverstream Valley Rd yesterday.
Astute leadership needed to restore fortunes
Astute leadership needed to restore fortunes
It has been a challenging couple of years for the South.
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Bid for freedom ‘worth a shot’
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Bid for freedom ‘worth a shot’
A woman who made a desperate dash for freedom on the way to prison said her pre-jail break was "worth a shot".
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Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
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Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
Always quick with a one-liner or a slightly naughty joke, Shirley Reid was sharp-witted with a notorious sense of humour.
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Tavern’s liquor licence suspended
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Tavern’s liquor licence suspended
A Dunedin tavern has been banned from selling alcohol for two days after running giveaways involving a "premium ham" and a lawnmower.
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
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After-hours service news ‘pleasing’
Dunedin could get a comprehensive 24/7 after-hours medical service by the end of the year.
Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver
Booze store staff call cops on drunk driver
A drunk driver nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit was dobbed in by a Dunedin liquor store after she tried to buy booze, police say.
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
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Mixed reaction to NCEA replacement plan
A pair of Dunedin principals say the proposed replacement for NCEA will be an improvement, but a teacher’s union representative is concerned there will be a loss in flexibility for students.
Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again
Notorious Dunedin rapist denied parole again
A rapist who tried to drag a woman into a van in central Dunedin will remain locked up until at least November next year.