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    Geoffrey Sinha, now known as Glen, will be on bail until sentencing in July. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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    Gardener with mother issues sexted 88-year-old

    A Dunedin gardener who sent raunchy messages to an octogenarian says he did it because she reminded him of his dead mother.

    Staff call for Israel ties to be cut

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Staff call for Israel ties to be cut

    The University of Otago has played a straight bat to a group of academics’ demands to boycott and divest academic and financial ties to Israel.

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    Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’

    Port Otago sustainability and cruise ship manager Carolyn Bennett. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’

    Cruise ship advocates have been taking their case to the government after reports of another quiet season looming.

    Conscientious Objectors Day marked for a second year

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON/REPORT: RUBY SHAW

    Conscientious Objectors Day marked for a second year

    Emeritus Prof Kevin Clements speaks at the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden in Dunedin where International Conscientious Objectors Day was marked yesterday.

    New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community

    New Dunedin Hindu temple preacher Sankirtan Krishnadas (left) with priests Mohini Devidasi and...

    New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community

    Dunedin's first Hindu temple is a place for anyone "looking for the secret to blissfulness", a preacher says.

    Consulting offers a community connection

    Enjoying their involvement with Ignite Consultants Otago are (from left) students Grace Prior,...

    Consulting offers a community connection

    When Harriet Fletcher moved south from Christchurch to study in Dunedin, she realised there was not a lot of connection with the community outside the university.

    Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port

    Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port

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    Days after Calder Stewart unveiled plans for a "$3 billion" inland port in South Otago, the government has stumped up $8 million for the rival project in Mosgiel.

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    Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar

    The Dunedin Social Club. Photo: Gregor Richardson.

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    Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar

    Four Dunedin women were stood on, trampled and trapped under a packed crowd of dancers at a popular Dunedin nightclub.

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    Opinions split on inland port sites

    Photo: ODT files

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    Opinions split on inland port sites

    An inland port in Mosgiel would overwhelm the suburb’s roads and fail to accommodate the demand from industry attracted to the area, a city councillor says.

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    Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

    Dunedin Public Art Gallery technical specialist Jen Boland in among the forest of yellow...

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    Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

    A forest of large, yellow tentacles is taking over Dunedin — be prepared.

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    Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison

    Nyal Heke was last month released to a supported-accommodation provider in Christchurch. PHOTO:...

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    Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison

    A rapist whose jailhouse beating led to another prisoner’s death has been paroled with nearly three years remaining on his sentence.

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    ‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’

    Lawrence couple Geraint Lewis and Rosana Gunton outside their half-finished dream home. PHOTO:...

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    ‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’

    A couple's dream home project has turned into a nightmare after their builder downed tools then sent sent a brief email to say his business had been put into liquidation.

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    Mosgiel bank closure would make life 'very difficult'

    The Westpac Bank branch in Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, which may close. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Mosgiel bank closure would make life 'very difficult'

    A proposal to close the Westpac branch in Mosgiel has set off alarm bells in the Taieri community.

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    Dunedin woman fled naked to escape violent abuser

    Photo: ODT files

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    Dunedin woman fled naked to escape violent abuser

    A Dunedin woman ran into the street naked to escape her abuser, a court has heard.

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    'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed

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    'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed

    A planned $3 billion inland port in South Otago has been hailed as "the biggest thing to happen in the rural South in our lifetime".

    'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint

    Darryl Smith. File photo: Linda Robertson

    'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint

    A former Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says he was so "insulted" by the government’s compensation scheme he is taking it up with the United Nations.

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    Allegations turn to threats as feud boils over

    Dunedin Taxis chairman Paul Oliver listens to the complaints of the aggrieved taxi drivers at a...

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    Allegations turn to threats as feud boils over

    A bitter feud between drivers at Dunedin’s biggest taxi company erupted into threats of violence at a meeting called to address rising tensions.

    Man remains missing after day of searching

    Murray Wakefield is shown on his boat in this 2018 photo. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Man remains missing after day of searching

    A Dunedin man remains missing following another day of search efforts.

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    'Voice of an Irish man told me to do it': sex offender

    Shane Jack, pictured here in 2019, was jailed for 13 months after admitting a charge of inducing...

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    'Voice of an Irish man told me to do it': sex offender

    A Dunedin man who pretended to be an immigration officer to scare a prostitute into performing a sex act for free, says the voice of an Irish man told him to do it.

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    Boozed driver injured wife in crash with 7yo daughter in car

    Photo: file

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    Boozed driver injured wife in crash with 7yo daughter in car

    A Mosgiel man who drove while three times over the legal limit with his 7-year-old daughter, causing a crash, has avoided prison.
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    • The Westpac Bank branch in Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, which may close. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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      Mosgiel bank closure would make life 'very difficult'

    • Carlee Moulton proudly stands outside her container tiny home. PHOTOS: OLIVIA CALDWELL

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      Tiny home embodies ‘bigger vision’ for way of living

    • Ray Stonelake sen is served the first meal at the new Green Island McDonald’s by his son Justin,...

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      Opening new McDonald’s ‘like having baby’

    • Queen’s High School head girl Frankie McAuliffe, 17, stands in front of her peers and principal...

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      Enrolment zone proposed as school bursting at seams

    • Brazen resturant owner Jacinda Reid, PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

      ‘Gutted’ over fire at restaurant

    • Dunedin piano builder Adrian Mann sits at one of two Alexander pianos he is building for a buyer...

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      Giant pianos bound for Switzerland

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