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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.
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Blackmail complaint made to police: Taxi driver left stressed by supposed' prank’
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Blackmail complaint made to police: Taxi driver left stressed by supposed' prank’
A Dunedin Taxis driver says he was left shivering and in tears after believing he was being "blackmailed" for $10,000 by two fellow drivers.
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
A special milestone for an award ceremony celebrating Maori students across Otago helps a passionate educator’s legacy live on, her daughter says.
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says voters who want change should not be distracted by city councillor suggestions he lacks enough council experience.
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
A former navy serviceman is being backed by Act New Zealand to ensure the Dunedin City Council is a tight ship, if he is elected.
Signing of build contract edges closer
Signing of build contract edges closer
After years of delay, the government is finally edging closer to a contract with an Australian construction giant to build the new Dunedin hospital, the ODT understands.
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
An American astronomer is hoping to break perceived barriers for understanding science at the science festival in Dunedin after working at Nasa for nearly 30 years.
New fleet of electric buses launched
New fleet of electric buses launched
Yesterday the Otago Regional Council launched a new fleet of electric buses and Orbus On Demand bus service — a ride-share service for Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont.
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Parking changes: Committee backs new St Clair limits
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Parking changes: Committee backs new St Clair limits
The days of circling St Clair on the hunt for an elusive carpark may be coming to an end as the Dunedin City Council moves ahead with parking changes in the area.
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
The motley crew assembled in the departure lounge are the usual suspects of any airport.
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Ex-nurse accused of hate crime avoids conviction
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Ex-nurse accused of hate crime avoids conviction
A controversial former nurse who was accused of a hate crime at a pro-Palestine rally has avoided conviction over the incident.
Rise and shine
Rise and shine
North East Valley comes to life during a spectacular sunrise on Tuesday.
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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home
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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home
A Dunedin baby was taken to hospital after ingesting meth in a house where a woman had nearly $60,000 of the drug stashed.
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Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
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'There's a bias': Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
A gardener handcuffed for carrying a machete in a leafy Dunedin suburb was a victim of racial profiling, the woman who hired him believes.
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
An accused rapist was allowed to continue studying at two Otago tertiary institutions, despite both being told about the allegations against him.
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Water collaboration with Christchurch considered
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Water collaboration with Christchurch considered
Buying pipes in bulk, shared technical troubleshooting and reduced dependency on consultants could flow out of Dunedin collaborating with Christchurch in delivering water services.
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‘Obsession’ leads to Wikipedian placement
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‘Obsession’ leads to Wikipedian placement
What started out as a hobby quickly became "an obsession".
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex.
Car crashes into water at Andersons Bay inlet
Car crashes into water at Andersons Bay inlet
A person had to be assisted from their vehicle after it slid into the water at Andersons Bay inlet in Dunedin tonight.