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Man abuses, bites guard asking he leave: police

A security guard was racially abused and bitten by an aggressive man who smashed up a shelf in a central Dunedin chemist shortly before noon on Thursday, police say.

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Meth used before fatal incident

Andrew Mercer has been on bail since charges were laid against him and he will be sentenced in...

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Meth used before fatal incident

A Dunedin man has admitted using methamphetamine before committing the manslaughter of his partner, who died after falling from a moving trailer.

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‘They told us to tip it’ — late reprieve saves big bill

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‘They told us to tip it’ — late reprieve saves big bill

A father organising his late son’s affairs has had a last-minute reprieve after potentially being landed with a big bill to dump $22,000 worth of excess medical supplies.

Important information as polling looms

Important information as polling looms

Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It’s time again for local elections.

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Judge unimpressed by road rage incidents

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Judge unimpressed by road rage incidents

A judge told a Dunedin man he should display a cautionary bumper sticker after his road rage landed him in court.

More than braces needed for restoration

Restoration of a prominent civic heritage building in Dunedin has begun. Reporter Grant Miller takes a look behind the scaffolding.

Customer tumbles at bank protest

A man watches the pushing and shoving at a climate protest from inside the Moray Pl ANZ branch as...

Customer tumbles at bank protest

A pensioner trying to pay her bills was caught in the crossfire as climate protesters and police jostled outside a Dunedin bank.

Security guard racially abused and bitten in Dunedin store

The guard was allegedly absurd and attacked at Chemist Warehouse in the Meridian Mall. Photo:...

Security guard racially abused and bitten in Dunedin store

A security guard was racially abused and bitten by an aggressive man who smashed up a shelf in a central Dunedin chemist, police say.

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'I’m an evil man. I can’t help myself'

Zakariye Mohamed Hussein will serve 13 years behind bars before he is eligible for parole. PHOTO:...

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Killer's attack on prison officer due to ‘evil nature’

A convicted murderer who stabbed a prison officer with a pen told a judge: "I’m an evil man. I can’t help myself."

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Backing urged for holiday park housing

Councillor Mandy Mayhem is calling for the government to back a proposal for accommodation...

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Backing urged for holiday park housing

A Dunedin city councillor is putting Aaron Lodge back on the agenda, urging the government to reconsider its stance and back the former holiday park for use as community accommodation.

Violence flares over stolen sausage roll

A hungry Dunedin thief allegedly punched a security guard who got between him and a stolen sausage roll.

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New future-proofed bus depot has on-site amenities

Kinetic New Zealand managing director Calum Haslop shows off the new Go Bus Dunedin depot, in...

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New future-proofed bus depot has on-site amenities

Dunedin public transport users can expect to see cleaner buses hitting the city streets courtesy of a brand new "bus wash".

Driver allegedly 5 times over limit with child in the car

Police are telling people to "expect to be breath-tested" after a Dunedin father was allegedly caught driving more than five times the legal alcohol limit with his child in the car.

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Student’s self-deployable raft takes top prize

Aurora Energy Science and Technology Fair Best in Fair award winner Ben Walker, 13, with his self...

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Student’s self-deployable raft takes top prize

A Dunedin intermediate student’s potentially life-saving invention has resulted in him beating much older pupils for the top prize at this year’s science fair.

Dunedin man admits manslaughter over partner's trailer death

Andrew Mercer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of his partner Robert Ralston....

Dunedin man admits manslaughter over partner's trailer death

A Dunedin man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his partner, who died after falling from a moving trailer.

Climate protesters shut down Dunedin bank

Police with the protesters. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Climate protesters shut down Dunedin bank

A central Dunedin bank has been closed after climate protesters blocked access for staff and customers.

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Academic questions uni job cuts

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Academic questions uni job cuts

A University of Otago academic is worried about the dumbing down of the lecture experience due to a restructure which could result in the loss of 15 support staff.

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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops

Balclutha Op Shop duty manager Tina Johnson disposes of unsaleable waste at the Clyde St store...

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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops

South Otago op shops are drowning beneath a tsunami of rubbish, costing them more than $65,000 a year.

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Alcohol policy expected to be delayed

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Alcohol policy expected to be delayed

A review of Dunedin’s local alcohol plan is expected to be pushed into next year following concerns of "insufficient engagement", the city council says.

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Entrepreneurs in the making to benefit from grant

Southern Youth Development Trust chairman Ben Sommerville stands outside the trust’s headquarters...

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Entrepreneurs in the making to benefit from grant

More than 200 young Dunedin entrepreneurs will receive "life-changing" enterprise experiences and the knowledge needed to create their own business, following a major grant from the Ministry of...

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