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    Dunedin Fringe Festival special events producer Dallas Synnott holds up a poster for We Remember...

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    Events for everyone to get ‘kick out of’

    A "provocative" take on the new Dunedin hospital build is among the events taking centre stage at this year’s upcoming Dunedin Fringe Festival.

    Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

    Police are seeking Roy Perkins. Photo: NZ Police

    Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

    A man wanted by police is believed to be in the Southern District, possibly in Dunedin.

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    Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain

    A tree branch blew off trees next to the Kensington Oval yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain

    After enduring rain all weekend, Otago and Southland can look forward to some sunshine later this week.

    Man broke into wastewater treatment plant to 'hide' from people

    The Tahuna Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Man broke into wastewater treatment plant to 'hide' from people

    A Dunedin man told police the only reason he broke into a wastewater treatment plant was to "hide" from people searching from him.

    Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1

    Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1

    A stray cow had been wandering on the Northern Motorway for hours before it was hit by a car and killed late last night.

    War of the worlds

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    War of the worlds

    Climate protesters dropped a large inflatable Earth in front of cruise ship The World as it departed from the Otago Harbour yesterday.

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    Delay to mull changes: mayor

    Sophie Barker. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Delay to mull changes: mayor

    Delaying formal discussion of Dunedin City Council budgets could enable deeper reflection about the path ahead, the city’s mayor says.

    Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash

    Photo: Getty Images

    Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash

    A Dunedin driver who "fell asleep" before crashing is suspected of huffing nitrous oxide while behind the wheel.

    House was ‘well ablaze’

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand crew dampen a fire in Ashton St, Mosgiel yesterday afternoon....

    House was ‘well ablaze’

    Fire crews extinguished a fire that was "well ablaze" at a home in Mosgiel yesterday afternoon.

    'I started sinking and the fun began'

    The man was kayaking on Otago Harbour during the weekend's rough weather. File Photo: Stephen...

    Dunedin kayaker reaches destination - eventually and minus his clothes

    A Dunedin man who made it his day’s mission to "travel to Ōtākou by water" succeeded — albeit stark naked after his clothes washed away when his kayak capsized.

    Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree

    Sierra Ferris-Duggan, 10, shows off her toys for sale at the first St Kilda and Opoho market at the St Kilda Scout Hall on Saturday.

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    Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears

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    Mosgiel housing plans stoke sewage, roading fears

     Mosgiel residents fear plans for almost 1000 new homes will clog the roads and overwhelm the sewerage and stormwater systems of the already crowded area.

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    Naming rights for public assets suggested

    Benedict Ong. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    Naming rights for public assets suggested

    A Dunedin councillor who last year floated naming rights for street signs has adjusted his focus.

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    Film-maker finds success recipe

    Dunedin film-maker Quinn Wilson has received a $10,000 seed grant from the New Zealand Writers...

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    Film-maker finds success recipe

    An ADHD diagnosis and baking a batch of brownies helped a young Dunedin film-maker complete a short-film script that has kick-started his career.

    Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally

    Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker gets proceedings under way. Photos: Peter McIntosh

    Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally

    Some of them had to be hand-cranked to get started, and the rain was a dampener

    Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale

    Musical Theatre Dunedin president Marlise Sparks shows off some of the items for sale on Saturday...

    Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale

    Hundreds of items from old shows could get a new lease of life thanks to a special sale.

    Strong turnout despite the weather

    Ivy Harper enjoys an ice cream at the Taieri A&P show in Mosgiel on Saturday. Photos: Peter...

    Strong turnout despite the weather

    At least the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel went ahead, despite the torrential weather.

    Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Mosgiel

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Mosgiel

    Fire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon.

    History of port church and its people remembered

    Guests gather outside St Mary Star of the Sea church in Port Chalmers for the unveiling of...

    History of port church and its people remembered

    A 15-year labour of love for a Port Chalmers woman has culminated in the unveiling of a shrine and displays commemorating the history of the St Mary Star of the Sea church.

    Indestructible pilot’s story to be told

    James Hayter. Photos: supplied

    Indestructible pilot’s story to be told

    They say cats have nine lives, but Timaru-born pilot James "Spud" Hayter managed to rack up 19.
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