Man broke into wastewater treatment plant to 'hide' from people
A Dunedin man told police the only reason he broke into a wastewater treatment plant was to "hide" from people searching from him.
Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1
Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1
A stray cow had been wandering on the Northern Motorway for hours before it was hit by a car and killed late last night.
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
After enduring rain all weekend, Otago and Southland can look forward to some sunshine later this week.
War of the worlds
War of the worlds
Climate protesters dropped a large inflatable Earth in front of cruise ship The World as it departed from the Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Delay to mull changes: mayor
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Delay to mull changes: mayor
Delaying formal discussion of Dunedin City Council budgets could enable deeper reflection about the path ahead, the city’s mayor says.
Wanted man possibly in Dunedin
Wanted man possibly in Dunedin
A man wanted by police is believed to be in the Southern District, possibly in Dunedin.
Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash
Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash
A Dunedin driver who "fell asleep" before crashing is suspected of huffing nitrous oxide while behind the wheel.
House was ‘well ablaze’
House was ‘well ablaze’
Fire crews extinguished a fire that was "well ablaze" at a home in Mosgiel yesterday afternoon.
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Events for everyone to get ‘kick out of’
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Events for everyone to get ‘kick out of’
A "provocative" take on the new Dunedin hospital build is among the events taking centre stage at this year’s upcoming Dunedin Fringe Festival.
'I started sinking and the fun began'
Dunedin kayaker reaches destination - eventually and minus his clothes
A Dunedin man who made it his day’s mission to "travel to Ōtākou by water" succeeded — albeit stark naked after his clothes washed away when his kayak capsized.
Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree
Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree
Sierra Ferris-Duggan, 10, shows off her toys for sale at the first St Kilda and Opoho market at the St Kilda Scout Hall on Saturday.
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Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears
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Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears
Mosgiel residents fear plans for almost 1000 new homes will clog the roads and overwhelm the sewerage and stormwater systems of the already crowded area.
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Naming rights for public assets suggested
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Naming rights for public assets suggested
A Dunedin councillor who last year floated naming rights for street signs has adjusted his focus.
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Film-maker finds success recipe
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Film-maker finds success recipe
An ADHD diagnosis and baking a batch of brownies helped a young Dunedin film-maker complete a short-film script that has kick-started his career.
Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally
Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally
Some of them had to be hand-cranked to get started, and the rain was a dampener
Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale
Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale
Hundreds of items from old shows could get a new lease of life thanks to a special sale.
Strong turnout despite the weather
Strong turnout despite the weather
At least the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel went ahead, despite the torrential weather.
Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Mosgiel
Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Mosgiel
Fire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon.
History of port church and its people remembered
History of port church and its people remembered
A 15-year labour of love for a Port Chalmers woman has culminated in the unveiling of a shrine and displays commemorating the history of the St Mary Star of the Sea church.
Indestructible pilot’s story to be told
Indestructible pilot’s story to be told
They say cats have nine lives, but Timaru-born pilot James "Spud" Hayter managed to rack up 19.