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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
A gang member involved in a $200,000 stolen crayfish scam has argued the prison term imposed on him was too harsh.
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.
Seal of approval
Seal of approval
A large elephant seal basks in the sun at Tomahawk Beach yesterday.
School’s courts get a makeover
School’s courts get a makeover
Bayfield High School principal Mark Jones tries out the texture of the newly sealed surface on the school’s tennis courts yesterday afternoon.
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism
Two injured in robbery
Two injured in robbery
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.
Games athletes busy competing
Games athletes busy competing
More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.
Dunedin affected as flights cancelled
Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled
Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
There are concerns it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, after multiple drivers have reported losing control of their vehicles on a slippery section of Portobello Rd.