Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment
A Dunedin climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.
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Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’
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Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’
A samurai sword-wielding Dunedin man who left his victim scarred for life says he has forged gang links in prison for security.
Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held
Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held
University of Otago exchange students are celebrating a Japanese coming-of-age tradition that is more than 1300 years old.
Doula helping the dying find peace
Doula helping the dying find peace
A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.
Summer School in full swing at university
Summer School in full swing at university
Some University of Otago students have cut their summer holidays short to get ahead in their degrees.
Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Not many research projects come with a cherry on top.
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
The manager at the centre of much of the controversy around incidents at the Oxford Court rest-home in Dunedin has resigned and already left her job.
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Rescue services are hanging on to hope for Dunedin tramper Connor Purvis who remains lost in what has been described as "rugged and wild" country.
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Moa bone among items stolen by burglar
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Moa bone among items stolen by burglar
Items stolen during burglaries are largely predictable — jewellery, electronics, alcohol. They are usually not the fossilised bone of an extinct flightless bird.
Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin
'Do not approach': Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin
Police say a man wanted for aggravated robbery is thought to be in Dunedin, and they are urging people not to approach him.
Radich funeral on Friday
Radich funeral on Friday
The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.
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Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’
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Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’
A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.
Restoring a piece of history
Restoring a piece of history
A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.
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Refugee sex offender denied parole
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Refugee sex offender denied parole
A refugee who filmed himself sexually abusing a woman as her child protested has been declined parole.
Drink-driver found lying in road: police
Drink-driver found lying in road: police
A drink-driver found lying in the road has been taken to hospital after crashing into a power pole, police say.
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.
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DCC club licensed despite low price concern
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DCC club licensed despite low price concern
The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.
Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week
Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week
Overnight closures are scheduled for parts of State Highway 1 in Dunedin from next week for roadworks.
Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper
Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper
About 50 people were involved in a search today for a Dunedin man missing for a week after going tramping near Lake Ohau.
Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building
Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building
A fire investigator has been notified following a blaze in an Mosgiel industrial estate this morning.