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    Flight cuts a concern — mayor

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    Flight cuts a concern — mayor

    Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.

    Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD

    The robbery happened in George St. Photo: Google Maps

    Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD

    An alleged brazen, broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court.

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    Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report

    There has been a reported increase in couch fires in the student quarter over the past year,...

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    Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report

    The University of Otago believes it has broken the back of the "flat initiation" practices, but couch burning has re-emerged as a growing concern.

    'Severe' impact on Gregg's workers if factory closes

    The smell of coffee wafting from the Gregg’s factory in Forth St, Dunedin, could soon be a thing...

    'Severe' impact on Gregg's workers if factory closes

    Workers at Dunedin’s Gregg’s coffee factory face being cast aside after giving decades of their lives to the business.

    Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting

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    Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting

    After failing to stop a speeding young driver Dunedin police officers just went to his house and waited for him to come home.

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    Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk

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    Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk

    Dunedin risks the "perverse outcome" of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, a pair of advocates say.

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    Settled conditions tipped for autumn

    Chris Brandolino. Photo: Niwa

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    Settled conditions tipped for autumn

    Autumn has arrived and the leaves are turning brown and overnight temperatures are starting to drop.

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    Rules cited as Ong ejected from workshop

    Benedict Ong. Photos: supplied

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    Rules cited as Ong ejected from workshop

    Embattled Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was ejected from a council workshop because he failed to abide by the rules, the meeting’s chairman says.

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    HNZ withholds Wakari Hospital worker assault data

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    HNZ withholds Wakari Hospital worker assault data

    A refusal to release information on the number of staff being assaulted at Wakari Hospital shows the national health body has something to hide, a union says.

    Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

    Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as Air New Zealand chief executive in October. Photo:&nbsp...

    Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

    Dunedin services will be cut as Air New Zealand is set to cancel around 1100 flights affecting thousands of passengers through until early May.

    Tests to raise awareness

    Tests to raise awareness

    Staff from Kidney Health New Zealand will be at Wall Street Mall today between 10am and 3pm doing kidney function tests in a bid to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease.

    Fringe festival: fortnight for fun

    Some of the performers in this year’s Dunedin Fringe enjoy themselves at last night’s gala...

    Fringe festival: fortnight for fun

    The Dunedin Fringe is good to go for another year.

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    Mural reflects workers’ energy and enthusiasm

    Proud Cargill Enterprise workers (from left) Lia Timpany, Nick Marr and Nathan Symister point out...

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    Mural reflects workers’ energy and enthusiasm

    The beaming smiles of a crew of Dunedin workers make up a bright new feature on their work site.

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    High-risk Dunedin sex criminal back behind bars

    Paul Neumann has repeatedly loitered in areas from which he is prohibited. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    High-risk Dunedin sex criminal back behind bars

    A high-risk sex offender has been jailed again for flouting a court order.

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    Effects being felt of rising fuel costs

    Solo mother Nicole Chappell says rocketing fuel prices are going to affect the activities of her...

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    Effects being felt of rising fuel costs

    Rising petrol prices are pushing people in the South already struggling with the cost of living close to the brink.

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    Closed meetings held on South Dunedin climate change adaptation

    Jonathan Rowe. Photo: supplied

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    Closed meetings held on South Dunedin climate change adaptation

    Meetings have been held behind closed doors about how South Dunedin might best adapt to climate change in the long term.

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    Contractors work on the roof of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, continuing planned, routine maintenance already under way for a few weeks.

    Otago University confirms meningococcal case

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    Otago University confirms meningococcal case

    The University of Otago has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease within the student community.

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    Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

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    Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

    For those with endometriosis, medicinal cannabis may offer "life-changing" relief from chronic and severe pelvic pain, new research has found.

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    Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

    Dunedin’s Āraiteuru Marae is preparing to host its first Pātaka Ora community meal of the year,...

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    Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

    A community event returning to a Dunedin marae aims to bring people together over a shared meal.
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