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Reti’s retirement ‘predictable’

More than 30,000 people marched in Dunedin on September, 28, 2024 against the government’s...

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Reti’s retirement ‘predictable’

A line can be drawn between Dr Shane Reti’s departure from politics and the backlash to the government’s handling of the new Dunedin hospital project, a pair of commentators say.

‘Constant fear’: rapist jailed

Keith Wicks-Cairns will only be released from prison if and when the Parole Board believes he is...

‘Constant fear’: rapist jailed

A woman who was raped by a stranger who broke into her Dunedin flat says she now lives in "constant fear".

Identity of manslaughter-accused revealed

Identity of manslaughter-accused revealed

A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and can now be named.

Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

The Dunedin Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under a new proposal. Photo: Gerard O...

Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

Dunedin's Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under proposed changes from its parent company.

Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group chairman Hoani Langsbury (left) and Predator Free Dunedin...

Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place

Possums have had their final termination on the Otago Peninsula.

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Prisoner ‘exited’ from rehab

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Prisoner ‘exited’ from rehab

A man who stabbed his flatmate to death is back in prison after getting kicked out of a Dunedin rehabilitation programme.

Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event

Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will be visiting Dunedin next month as part of a tour for her memoir A Different Kind of Power.

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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top

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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top

A pair of Dunedin by-election candidates have emerged as favourites among their potential colleagues.

Teens break into car

A Dunedin teenager allegedly spat in the face of a police officer after being caught red-handed breaking into a car.

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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

Dunedin pensioner Rob Donaldson holds his SuperGold Card outside Woolworths Dunedin South. Photo:...

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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’

Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.

'Demons inside': Cosy Dell rapist gets rare open-ended jail sentence

Keith Wicks-Cairns in court today. Photo: Rob Kidd

'Demons inside': Cosy Dell rapist gets rare open-ended jail sentence

A man with "psychopathic traits" who broke into a Dunedin flat and raped a student will be subject to a rare open-ended jail term.

Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named

Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named

The man who died in a crash near Karitane on Saturday has been identified as Dunedin man Calum Rate.

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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show

New Athenaeum Theatre general manager Ellie Swann and her 17-month-old Border collie Boots will...

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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show

What has four legs, loves snacks and is trained in the art of illusion and sleight of hand?

Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest

Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest

A Dunedin teenager allegedly spat in the face of a police officer after being caught red-handed breaking into a car.

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90-day trials plan sparks protest

A protest was held yesterday outside Able Minds’ South Dunedin office yesterday over a plan to...

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90-day trials plan sparks protest

A five-year employment stoush between a mental-health charity and the union has come to a head on a Dunedin street.

Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events

Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature director Carla Munro at the 3-D map of Otago Peninsula. Next...

Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events

A wild ride, a big old sing-song and a programme of hundreds of events — Dunedin’s nature festival is boasting something for everyone.

Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport

Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport

Work has begun on a new, $2.2million indoor turf facility for keen cricketers to keep playing all year round.

Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash

Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash into paddock

Three teenagers gunning their vehicle at more than 160kmh along Dunedin's Northern Motorway ended up crashing into a paddock after they spotted police up ahead.

Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty

Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty

A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and can now be named.

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Ong found in breach of code

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Ong found in breach of code

Embattled councillor Benedict Ong tried to smear a witness in a conduct case he was pursuing — posing a serious risk to the Dunedin City Council’s integrity, an investigator has found.

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