Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall
A sizable avian addition to a South Dunedin street has emerged to the delight of a Dunedin artist and the local community.
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Nicu room backer saw need first hand
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Nicu room backer saw need first hand
A new addition to Dunedin’s neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) will wrap love around families going through utter grief, thanks to the support of a whānau who faced a ‘‘Nicu journey’’ of their own.
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Two more declare candidacy for by-election
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Two more declare candidacy for by-election
Political parties are staying out of the Dunedin City Council by-election.
Works on northbound one-way
Works on northbound one-way
Lines company Aurora Energy is about to start electricity upgrades on State Highway 1 in Central Dunedin.
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‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed
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‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed
The destruction of a historically significant Dunedin home is being lamented with ‘‘a great deal of sadness’’ as the reality of the demolition sets in.
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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship
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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship
The Otago Regional Council is looking to hand over its sponsorship of the region’s rescue helicopter service to Port Otago, but has put in a backstop in case it does not happen.
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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen
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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen
A Dunedin teenager who racked up three driving charges in about six weeks received ‘‘quite a lenient sentence’’, a judge says.
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Parking signage unclear, confusing: man
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Parking signage unclear, confusing: man
A Dunedin man facing a parking fine of nearly $200 alleged he had parked in the area for weeks beforehand with no problems and parking signage was confusing and hidden.
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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes
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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes
Cycling is a beneficial activity for both physical and mental health — just ask Dunedin social biking group AOK Shark Bell Riders.
Six jewelled geckos repatriated
Six jewelled geckos repatriated
Jewelled geckos found on the opposite side of the globe in an international anti-smuggling operation had markings typical of those found on Otago Peninsula, the Department of Conservation says.
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Happy home for bereaved dog
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Happy home for bereaved dog
After losing his owner in tragic circumstances at St Clair Beach, 11-year-old Tuts has found love in a new home.
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Firm may go bust over tax debt
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Firm may go bust over tax debt
A significant Queenstown and Dunedin-based engineering company is facing liquidation over tax debt of more than $1 million.
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Man found guilty of psychological abuse
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Man found guilty of psychological abuse
A former government employee has been found guilty of psychologically abusing his ex-partner.
Man due in court after service station incident
Man due in court after service station incident
A man charged after recent offences in the Otago coastal area is due in court on Friday, police say.
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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos
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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos
A Dunedin sex criminal who tricked young girls into sending videos of their feet will remain behind bars to complete rehabilitation.
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More uni staff cuts possible
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More uni staff cuts possible
Further job losses could be on the cards as the University of Otago fights to find $16 million in permanent savings this year.
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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied
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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied
Finishing touches have been added to a refreshed central Dunedin streetscape, but the project’s final cost will not be known for months.
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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
The Otago Regional Council has backed a nil rate increase in its annual draft plan but changes around resource management may have the final financial say.
Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway
Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway
An elderly driver who ploughed into a line of stopped traffic caused a lane of the highway near Mosgiel to be blocked.
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Govt review of hospital pathology ‘broadly positive’
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Govt review of hospital pathology ‘broadly positive’
A wide-ranging review of the country’s pathology services will include looking at how best to serve Dunedin, the government’s health body says.