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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.
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Speeding driver found with meth utensils
Speeding driver found with meth utensils
A Dunedin man with meth utensils in his car allegedly whizzed around city streets reaching speeds of 100kmh before deciding to pull over for police.
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.
Officer 'shaken' after headbutted in patrol car
Officer 'shaken' after headbutted in patrol car
A Dunedin officer was left "shaken" after being headbutted three times by an arrested man in a patrol car.
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
O-taiko drummers perform at the opening of "Hiroshima Nagasaki: 80th Memorial Photo Exhibition" at the HD Skinner Annex building at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday morning.
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
You have to be a special kind of nerd to dedicate hours, months and even years to bringing your favourite popular culture characters to life.
Man stole meat then urinated in store: police
Man stole meat then urinated in store: police
A man shoplifting meat from a central Dunedin supermarket went on to urinate all over stock in the liquor section, police say.
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Councillors dispute hospital claims made by mayor
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Councillors dispute hospital claims made by mayor
Claims by Dunedin’s mayor he pushed back immediately against government cuts for the new hospital have puzzled some of his colleagues.
Frosty morning affects Dunedin flights
Frosty morning affects Dunedin flights
There was widespread frost across Dunedin this morning, with early flights affected and motorists warned to take care.
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Otago University Snow Sports Club member Tiana Brummitt Rodriguez displays some of the gear for sale at a second-hand snow goods sale on Saturday.
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Light shines on
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Leadlighter still keen at 90
A Dunedin leadlighter who has just turned 90 plans to keep at his craft until he no longer can.
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Call for rethink on paint in soil
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Call for rethink on paint in soil
Dunedin's approach to the toxic legacy of lead paint in soil surrounding old homes is out of step with the rest of the country, a "frustrated" city councillor says.
Here be dragon-boaters
Here be dragon-boaters
A dragon boat paddles across the waters of the Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the Otepoti Dragons’ "Give It A Go" event.
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Sharpshooters had a field day at the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial championships this weekend.
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New exhibition honours influential leader
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New exhibition honours influential leader
An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.
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Claim doubts expressed over candidacy
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Claim doubts expressed over candidacy
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate claims the city council’s chief executive raised doubts he would have enough time for the job and her input was "wholly inappropriate".
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‘Boring’ name for library section approved
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‘Boring’ name for library section approved
The confirmed name of "South Dunedin Community Library" for part of the new building soon to open in the suburb has been criticised as "rather boring", and a lost opportunity.
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
If you have ever wondered what happens when two very time-consuming passions collide and vie for every spare minute of your life, Emma Mason has the answer.
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Graduates to boost South’s police force
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Graduates to boost South’s police force
The South is due to receive a record influx of new police constables as the district enjoys a surge in successful applicants.