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    Nick Knox. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Funds raised for tribute to pianist

    A fundraising campaign has been launched for a tribute to a Dunedin musician who died last week.

    Alcohol involved in crashes

    A crashed car rests on its roof on the Northern Motorway following a crash yesterday morning....

    Alcohol involved in crashes

    A man whose car crashed and rolled into a ditch recorded a breath-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.

    Myanmar nationals to protest junta

    Buses  parked along the front of the railway station. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Myanmar nationals to protest junta

    Two Dunedin residents from Myanmar will speak out as part of a peaceful protest, despite fears of reprisal from the military junta.

    ‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains

    About 190 University of Otago students from St Margaret’s College removed this rubbish in a clean...

    ‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains

    About 1000 University of Otago students yesterday embraced sustainability and bargain hunting as they swarmed into an O Week sale featuring pre-loved furniture and clothing.

    Cyclists’ annual breakfast get-together pleases organisers

    Bicycles are lined up at the 2021 Bike Breakfast at the Dunedin Railway Station on Wednesday...

    Cyclists’ annual breakfast get-together pleases organisers

    For those with two wheels and a big appetite, the Dunedin Railway Station was the place to fuel up yesterday morning.

    Claim attack spurred by fear for life

    John Collins.

    Claim attack spurred by fear for life

    A man accused of a cricket bat murder said he only attacked the victim because he felt his life was under threat.

    Concern staff being put at risk after crashes

    The car after it ended up in the sea near Deborah Bay, Dunedin, yesterday. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

    Concern staff being put at risk after crashes

    Port Chalmers Deputy Fire Chief Cory White is concerned some motorists are still putting roadside emergency staff at risk after crashes.

    Trees to be assessed

    Firefighters use chainsaws to make it easier to clear State Highway 1 in Dunedin after a large...

    Trees to be assessed

    The condition of trees at Queens Gardens in Dunedin will be assessed after a branch from an elm tree there fell across a state highway in the central city.

    Otago calls on students to self-isolate

    New Zealand is fast approaching 1200 confirmed cases. Photo: Getty Images

    Otago calls on students to self-isolate

    Some students in Dunedin are self-isolating and the University of Otago has issued an alert aimed at tracking down any recent arrivals with connections to the latest Auckland Covid-19 cluster.

    Fallen tree branch stalls central city traffic

    Emergency services members work to clear the tree branch in Crawford St. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Fallen tree branch stalls central city traffic

    A large tree branch fell on a central Dunedin street this morning, disrupting traffic for a time.

    New event fund to attract domestic tourists

    The report, published through the Government-funded Deep South Challenge, looked at the risk for...

    New event fund to attract domestic tourists

    A contestable fund of $720,000 for events to draw domestic tourists to Dunedin will open on March 1.

    Net loss of parking from changes to traffic, buses

    Net loss of parking from changes to traffic, buses

    Creation of a one-way street in central Dunedin will help to create an orderly space for 32 car parks, but improving access to bus stops in the wider city will come at the cost of 40 car parks.

    Neighbours' dispute hits wrong note

    Photo: File

    Neighbours' dispute hits wrong note

    A neighbourly dispute that hit the wrong note sparked police attention this week.

    Jury told of blood-spattered scene

    John Kenneth Collins. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Jury told of blood-spattered scene

    The home where a Dunedin man was bludgeoned to death was sprayed with blood and pieces of flesh, a court has heard.

    Deep reservations about water reforms, council says

    Deep reservations about water reforms, council says

    National reform of water services could call into question what councils are for, Dunedin city councillors have warned.

    Big four days for sport in Dunedin

    Otago Girls’ High School pupil Shakirah Stephen (16) takes a selfie with Kane Williamson as the...

    Big four days for sport in Dunedin

    A bumper week of sport awaits Dunedin.

    Cricket bat killing: Injuries comparable to 'plane crash'

    Brent Bacon's body was found in rural Seacliff on February 18, 2019. Photo: Supplied

    Cricket bat killing: Injuries comparable to 'plane crash'

    A Dunedin man beaten to death with a cricket bat had extensive injuries, comparable to a victim of a plane crash, a pathologist says.

    Drug-taking teen in hospital on busy night for police

    Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

    Drug-taking teen in hospital on busy night for police

    A teen who took several MDMA capsules was taken to hospital during a busy night for Dunedin police.

    Private health patients costing public system $11.5m a year

    The West Coast District Health Board has today been found in breach of the Code of Health and...

    Private health patients costing public system $11.5m a year

    Private health patients are costing New Zealand's public system up to $11.5 million a year, a University of Otago study shows.

    Dunedin woman sings to whales

    Lara Robertson, of Dunedin, sings to one of the long-finned pilot whales that became stranded on...

    Dunedin woman sings to whales

    "Where the blue of the sea meets the sky, and the big yellow sun leads me home."
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