‘At speed’ exit ends badly
‘At speed’ exit ends badly
An alleged shoplifter in South Dunedin was left at the scene of the crime by their apparent associates, whose exit was foiled by a spot of poor driving.
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Carnival to offer more sessions
Carnival to offer more sessions
Hearing things rustling around in the darkness of church grounds at night may not be everyone’s idea of fun.
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a Dunedin judge – show me the money.
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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told
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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told
Lack of consultation with local iwi would be "very difficult" to remedy now, the fast-track panel considering Santana Minerals’ mine proposal has heard.
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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists
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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists
For 12-year-old James Audeau, a free set of bike lights has just made his nighttime bike ride home from rugby practice a lot safer.
Hanging out together
Hanging out together
There were more than autumn leaves hanging from trees surrounding Logan Park yesterday as Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students practised rescue techniques.
Artworks link airport to storied landscape
Artworks link airport to storied landscape
Prominent artworks by two Kāi Tahu artists lie at the heart of Dunedin Airport’s now-completed new-look first floor.
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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon
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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon
Southland and inland parts of Otago are being warned to expect a wet winter this year, as a "formidable" El Niño weather cycle looks set to hit New Zealand.
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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits
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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits
Mercury Energy says comments raised by submitters do not outweigh the regional and national benefits of its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion.
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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members
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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members
Heritage ferry Elsie Evans went out for a poke around Otago Harbour at the weekend but any chance of it working as a commercial venture remains remote.
Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Unsavoury summer weather conditions have withheld a wave of water rescues and drownings at Otago and Southland beaches this season.
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Attempted murder charge laid
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Attempted murder charge laid
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a Central Dunedin home.
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
A Dunedin woman waiting to cross a busy road was ‘‘forcefully’’ slapped on the bottom by an unknown man, police say.
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Ornate table off to Australia
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Ornate table off to Australia
An ornate, nautical-themed table handmade by a Dunedin woman’s late husband is soon to be taken out of storage and shipped to its new life across the Ditch.
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man’s plan to brake-check his teenage neighbour ended in failure when he was charged with drink-driving.
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Campus $100m over budget; ready in September
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Campus $100m over budget; ready in September
The University of Otago's redevelopment of the Christchurch Campus should finally be ready in September, more than $100 million over its original budget.
Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze
Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze
A 13-year-old in a stolen car who allegedly raided two Dunedin liquor stores said "thank you" to a worker as he fled with three boxes of booze.
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Strategy on ballot paper highlighted by councillor
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Strategy on ballot paper highlighted by councillor
Voters in the Dunedin City Council by-election who put all their eggs in one basket by backing one candidate only may inadvertently help a candidate they do not like, a councillor has pointed out.
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Fellow breast cancer survivors sought for team
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Fellow breast cancer survivors sought for team
A Dunedin breast cancer survivor who has fallen in love with dragon boat racing wants to create a local team with others who have shared the experience.
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
A pensioner allegedly strangled a police officer as he tried to stop officers from interviewing 20 teenagers mass-brawling in central Dunedin.
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