Coffin cycle journey cut short at last 20m
An arduous 1300km biking campaign to Parliament undertaken by a Dunedin couple came to an end yesterday, but was stopped by security in the last 20m.
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Intimidation brings year in jail
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Pride in Brothers’ contribution remains
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Noise, vibration plans expected for demolition
Noise, vibration plans expected for demolition
Consent has been granted for the first stage in the demolition of the former Cadbury factory to make way for the new Dunedin Hospital.
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Prices put off would-be house buyers
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South’s ambulance calls increase
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Orkney, Shetland DNA sought
A Scottish genetic study is extending its reach to Dunedin.
Hopes to find son’s ashes urn
Hopes to find son’s ashes urn
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Dunedin port bustling with tourists
Dunedin port bustling with tourists
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New rideshare company to start operations in Dunedin
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Rapist begged victim not to go to police
Rapist begged victim not to go to police
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Waterfront agency cost in millions
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Superyacht arrives, moors behind locked gates
Superyacht arrives in Dunedin, moors behind locked gates
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Dunedin-Oamaru cycle trail touted
Dunedin-Oamaru cycle trail touted
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Development 'would return millions'
Harbour development would return millions, assessments say
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Restrictions an option for Baldwin Street
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Turners to launch car subscription in Dunedin
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Science academy gets down to earth
Science academy gets down to earth
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Cycling couple can't lay coffin on Parliament steps
Cycling couple can't lay coffin on Parliament steps
A Dunedin couple's 1300km bicycle journey to lay a coffin on Parliament's steps has been stopped 20 metres short after an emotional exchange with security guards.