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    Fears Albany St works will hurt business

    The start of the development of Albany St on Tuesday. Photos: Peter McIntosh

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    Fears Albany St works will hurt business

    A Dunedin restaurant owner whose business was battered by inner-city roadworks now faces months of lost trade at her other eatery as a cycleway is built outside.

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    By-election cost could reach $400k, voting to begin in April

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    By-election cost could reach $400k, voting to begin in April

    The Dunedin City Council by-election could cost as much as $400,000, councillors have been told.

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    Scout leaders 'emotional' after hall razed by fire

    Veteran scout leader Shaun Adie, on School St ,with the Roslyn Scout Hall blowing pools of smoke...

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    Scout leaders 'emotional' after hall razed by fire

    The Roslyn Scout Hall, badly damaged by a large fire yesterday, had been vandalised regularly over the past year, with windows smashed and doors kicked in.

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    ‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

    "They [mayors] do not have the capacity, capability or desire to do the job" — Otago regional...

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    ‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

    The Otago Regional Council has given a resounding thumbs down to getting mayors involved in decision-making around the province

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    New tech treats medication-resistant depression

    Ashburn Clinic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapist Dr Lawrence Leung demonstrates...

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    New tech treats medication-resistant depression

    After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence

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    Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

    Benedict Ong. Photos: supplied

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    Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

    A Dunedin councillor urged not to compromise an investigation has spoken out publicly about the case.

    Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

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    Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

    A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

    The Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.

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    Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

    Youths harass a sea lion at Smaills Beach on Monday evening. Photo: Jarred Wilson

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    Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

    A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.

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    Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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    Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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    ‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

    Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced to 60 hours’ community work for throwing a can at a man’s head. Photo...

    ‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

    A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.

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    Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

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    Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

    A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.

    Fire contained but crews will work into night

    Fire contained but crews will work into night

    A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.

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    Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

    Police officers check to see if anyone is inside a tent that was found pitched on the Kitchener...

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    Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

    Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.

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    Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

    The latest mural on the Mansfield Apartments building, at the corner of Bond and Liverpool Sts,...

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    Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

    Plans for a British bulldog to grace the side of a Dunedin building have been scrapped following a backlash.

    Broken-down trawler towed into town

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Broken-down trawler towed into town

    Walkers on the Aramoana breakwater were treated to an unusual sight yesterday as Sealord-owned fishing boat Rehua was towed past into Otago Harbour.

    Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump

    Police speak to the occupants of a vehicle parked at the BP petrol station in Princes St...

    Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump

    Police drove a dozy Dunedin duo home after they fell asleep on a petrol station forecourt.

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    Student who scarred victim in bottle attack gets conviction overturned

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    Student who scarred victim in bottle attack gets conviction overturned

    An Otago student who bottled a man in a nightclub can now pursue a career as a chartered accountant after a successful appeal.

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    Early interest as DCC by-election set

    Lync Aronson. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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    Early interest as DCC by-election set

    Early contenders for Dunedin’s vacant council seat have emerged, but the position will not be filled until mid-May.

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    Accused massage therapist claims she was just doing her job

    Annie Varghese is on trial defending charges of indecent assault. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Accused massage therapist claims she was just doing her job

    A Dunedin massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting two clients says she was just doing her job according to her limited training.
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