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    People are urged to lock their cars. Photo: Getty Images

    Dunedin owners warned to lock vehicles, say vigilant

    Police looking for a pair of youths on an alleged car-stealing spree are warning Dunedin residents to lock their vehicles and stay vigilant.

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Green Island Tornados player Jax Head, 8, and Maori Hill Blue Thunder player Charles Smith, 7,...

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Playing on a football ground as hard as concrete and ‘‘cold as’’, many parents had to tell their budding young football stars it was ‘‘character building’’.

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

    Jo Galer

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

    Jo Galer is to be welcomed to the Dunedin City Council table today.

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    The Caverham Harrier and Athletics Club summer walking group gather at the Chain Hills Tunnel...

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    It is not cash but co-operation that is needed to unlock a ‘‘once-in-a-generation’’ opportunity for a tunnels trail, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

    ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city

    The moon blots out the sun, during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Carbondale in the US state...

    ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city

    For the first time, Dunedin will actively advertise its dark side to tourism companies.

    Dunedin council boss Sandy Graham stepping down

    Sandy Graham. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Dunedin council boss Sandy Graham stepping down

    Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham is standing down after six years in the job.

    Suspended further, but Ong digs in

    Cr Benedict Ong talking to media today. PHOTO: STEPEHEN JAQUIERY

    Suspended further, but Ong digs in

    Breaking News

    An embattled Dunedin city councillor is suspended from further council roles, but says he won't consider quitting after a second code of conduct breach.

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    University of Otago Capping Sextet singers (from left) Josh Kerr, Ewen Clarke-Wallace, Teddy...

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club members Scott Easton (left) and fundraising ride host Bruce...

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    When a motorcycle roars past in Dunedin, one expects to see heavily tattooed riders with black leather jackets and a patch or two.

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    A large crowd attends Dunedin Cat Rescue’s cat adoption day at the Civic Hall in Green Island...

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    Feline fans had a day to remember at the Civic Hall in Green Island yesterday.

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    The 10 fibreglass hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) stand proudly at  Tūhura Otago Museum before being...

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    They have spent time all over Otago, but yesterday was the moment for these penguins to find new homes — for a price.

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    There may be gold in those fields — but some of the money from it is going towards protecting a ‘‘multi-generational’’ ecosanctuary.

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    A Dunedin councillor set to face the judgement of his colleagues today over confidentiality breaches may have compounded the situation, again.

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

    Residents living in a bumpy, pothole-ridden gravel road at Dunedin’s Saddle Hill have had enough.

    All eyes on the ball

    The crowd is riveted by the play during the 50th anniversary Green Island Junior Football Club...

    All eyes on the ball

    About 800 children from 129 teams across Dunedin took to the fields of Sunnyvale yesterday for the 50th anniversary Green Island Junior Football Club seven-a-side tournament.

    Scott Technology charged by WorkSafe over death

    Michael Sherry died in a workplace accident at Scott Technology last week. Photo: Supplied

    Scott Technology charged by WorkSafe over death

    WorkSafe has laid charges against a listed Dunedin robotics company over the death of an employee.

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    Price concern, costs hurting city’s hospitality industry: owner

    The CBK restaurant and bar in the Octagon has been placed in liquidation. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Price concern, costs hurting city’s hospitality industry: owner

    Hospitality is getting tougher as increased price sensitivity and higher costs starts to bite, says one of the city’s biggest operators.

    Obituary: many elements in productive life

    Dr Melville Carr, chemist and conservator of Dunedin history. Photo: supplied

    Obituary: many elements in productive life

    Robert Melville Carr had a thirst for knowledge from a young age.

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    Student grabbed, shoved off bike by car passenger

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    Student grabbed, shoved off bike by car passenger

    A high school student, who was cycling, was badly shaken after he was grabbed by a passenger in a passing car and then shoved on to the road.
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      First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

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      Anger over hospital traffic changes

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