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    Manuel Pouwhare says he is "consumed by complete and utter shame". PHOTO: FELICITY DEAR

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    Man stole charity donation boxes to fund addictions

    A Dunedin man has been jailed after stealing 11 charity donation boxes to fund his drug and gambling addictions.

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    Aurora could have been sold for $1.9b: mayor

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    Aurora could have been sold for $1.9b: mayor

    Aurora Energy could have sold for as much as $1.9 billion if conditions were highly favourable, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has suggested.

    Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest

    Clara Stevens, 11, shows off her butterfly robot at the New Zealand International Science...

    Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest

    There was plenty of whirring and buzzing at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum yesterday.

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    Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards

    Mother and daughter duo Amanda and Emery Goodwin, 11, celebrate their big win at the Aotearoa...

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    Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards

    A prestigious national singing award was swept up by a Dunedin pupil after she dazzled judges by singing an original song written by her mother.

    New movement . . .

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    New movement . . .

    Contractors move equipment on to the south end of the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatients building site yesterday.

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    Comments on homeless people spark feud

    Aaron Hawkins. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Comments on homeless people spark feud

    A Dunedin sports leader has hit back after a former mayor accused him of "punching down" against the city’s homeless.

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    Councils sharing services on agenda

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    Councils sharing services on agenda

    An agreement to share water services between the Dunedin and Christchurch City Councils could be just the start of a new era of co-operation, councillors say.

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    South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan

    Jules Radich.

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    South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan

    Wastewater and stormwater troubles in South Dunedin are being dealt with, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.

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    Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’

    Bridgette Toy-Cronin. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’

    Being caught up in a cheating scandal has been a "significant learning experience" for the law students involved, the University of Otago says.

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    Flood response ‘incompetent’, ‘ignorant’

    Flood-weary and fed-up ... Concerned about sewage polluting Surrey St yesterday are (from left)...

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    Council response to flooding ‘incompetent’, ‘ignorant’

    The city council’s response to flood-weary Surrey St residents has been slammed as "disingenuous", "incompetent" and "ignorant".

    Logan Park turf wins Fifa award

    Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan wants the Logan Park turf’s international...

    Logan Park turf wins Fifa award

    The all-weather Logan Park turf has scored with Fifa, securing major international recognition.

    75 young thespians amaze in gang show

    Riley Verhoef, 16, of Dunedin, and Lily Newcombe, 16, of Dunback — and the cast of the Otago Gang...

    75 young thespians amaze in gang show

    Gang Show — "An Amazing Race", Mayfair Theatre, Sunday, June 29.

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    Anxiety over glass, needles

    Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan squats in front of the Kensington Oval...

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    Anxiety over glass, needles

    Having to check the ground for needles and broken glass before children’s matches at Dunedin’s Oval is making families increasingly anxious.

    Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

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    Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

    A man allegedly scratched two officers after assaulting members of the public and acting aggressively inside a Dunedin restaurant, police say.

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    Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest

    Deaf Raccoon band members (from left) Christopher Body, 16, Leo Hill, 15, and Jamie Bradfield, 15...

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    Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest

    Dunedin band Deaf Raccoon are crediting lunchtime jam sessions for their success after taking top honours at a regional battle of the bands competition at the weekend.

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    Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

    Andrew Simms. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

    A Dunedin mayoral hopeful says unelected representatives have no place voting in city council processes.

    Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

    Central Otago District Council crews work to clear roads at Kyeburn affected by heavy snow in the...

    Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

    Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.

    Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

    Dr Rebecca McLeod. Photo: ODT files

    Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

    In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.

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    Science expo hands-on

    More than 1000 people visited New Zealand International Science Festival University of Otago...

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    Science expo hands-on

    From digging up the dead to revealing the secret lives of plants, a variety of science was on display at the University of Otago over the weekend.

    Straw speared girl's mouth roof in bike accident

    Straw spears toddler's roof of mouth in South Island bike accident

    Dunedin doctors are warning of the risks of metal straws after a South Island toddler got one impaled through the roof of her mouth after falling from her bike.
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      ‘You learn most’ when plans fail

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      Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed

    • Phoebe Finlay, 17, visits staff and parents at Dunedin Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit...

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