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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, at the corner of Prince Albert...

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Stake sale ‘ultimatum’ seen as reason to decline licences

The co-owner of a South Dunedin pub who failed to disclose his convictions has vowed to sell his stake in the business if it means its liquor licences are granted.

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Council club drink prices raise concern

Should wine be available 24/7? PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Council club drink prices raise concern

The Dunedin City Council has come under fire for "concerningly low prices for alcohol" at its staff-only social club — including $4 beer.

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Former councillors farewelled

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Former councillors farewelled

Intelligent, passionate and "occasionally annoying" — Dunedin city councillors have eulogised their former colleagues as a new term dawns.

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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office

New Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker, in her mayoral robes, celebrates with supporters in the Octagon...

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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office

Dunedin could be the best place to live in New Zealand — a magnet for people attracted by an unrivalled lifestyle and opportunities, the city’s new mayor says.

Led on ‘short foot chase’

Led on ‘short foot chase’

An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town attempted to flee police when they were transporting him to court.

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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'

A cycleway beside the Water of Leith in Dunedin could be better than the Albany St project, say...

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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'

A new cycleway route in Dunedin could be pitched as an alternative to the beleaguered Albany St project, which remains under a legal cloud.

‘You’ll float too’: fanatic’s city-wide spookiness stunt

A red balloon tied to a stormwater drain in MacLaggan St. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

‘You’ll float too’: fanatic’s city-wide spookiness stunt

Parents, keep your children nearby — lest they get lured into Dunedin’s drainage system.

Multiple crews attend fire in roof

Multiple crews attend fire in roof

Firefighters work on the roof of a Bush Rd property in Mosgiel after a blaze broke out in its roof space.

‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear

Visiting the haunted house on the corner of Moreau and Council Sts in South Dunedin are (from top...

‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear

Gravestones, parts of decomposing skeletons reaching out of the ground, things with sharp teeth and a cackling witch

Sunday parking charges to start

Sunday parking charges to start

Visitors to Dunedin’s central city will now have to pay for parking week-round.

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VR tool gives firefighters head start

A new Fraser FireType 5 Medium Aerial Appliance, which is due to arrive in Dunedin by the end of...

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VR tool gives firefighters head start

Dunedin firefighters got a spin on a shiny new toy as they prepare for the rollout of much-needed new aerial appliances.

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Submissions called for on reserve plan

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Submissions called for on reserve plan

The next step is to be taken in the establishment of a mātaitai reserve off the coast of Karitane.

Study takes new angle on spread of tuberculosis

Study takes new angle on spread of tuberculosis

As tuberculosis (Tb) continues to kill about a million people a year around the globe, research has turned to studying whether people with Tb who show no symptoms are unknowingly spreading it.

Repair works under way for church roof

A crane has been set up to repair the roof of Dunedin’s Knox Church.

Going the distance

Distance markers have been installed by the Dream South D project along John Wilson Ocean Dr.

Bungling boozer leads cops on 'very short foot chase'

Bungling boozer leads cops on 'very short foot chase'

An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town twice attempted to flee police on foot.

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'He’s either going to kill himself or kill someone else'

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'He’s either going to kill himself or kill someone else'

A methed-up truck driver who caused a fatal fiery crash has been locked up, but a former employer says the tragedy could have been prevented.

No ordinary Halloween set-up

Chris Sperandio shakes hands with his werewolf as he gets his St Clair home ready for Halloween...

No ordinary Halloween set-up

It takes three weeks for Carmen and Chris Sperandio to put together their Halloween-themed installations in their house — but the reactions are worth it.

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