'Huge win': Passenger train to link Dunedin and Christchurch
Dunedin's decades-long wait for passenger rail to return is almost over with a new service set to link with city with Christchurch and Invercargill.
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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says
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Plenty of carparks close to town, DCC says
Digital signs pointing Dunedin motorists to empty carparks will challenge any perception there is a shortage in the central city, the council says.
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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change
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'Good time to get out' amid curriculum change
A Dunedin teacher who describes himself as the "class clown" says he is glad to be retiring before the new curriculum structure turns him into a "robot".
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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours
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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours
Financial constraints and staff wellbeing have prompted the Mosgiel Health Centre to make cuts to some of its after-hours services.
'Drug-fuelled' woman goes berserk at Dunedin holiday park
'Drug-fuelled' woman goes berserk at Dunedin holiday park
A Dunedin woman abused staff and kicked in two sliding doors during an alleged drug and alcohol-fuelled rampage through a holiday park reception.
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DCC votes to set up homelessness outreach service
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DCC votes to set up homelessness outreach service
A homelessness outreach service will be set up by the Dunedin City Council, but the provider has yet to be determined.
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two injured in North Dunedin crash
Two people have been left with moderate injuries after a crash which closed part of a North Dunedin road this afternoon.
Cool change for Otago and Southland
Cool change for Otago and Southland
Otago and Southland will get a break from the heat from today, with much cooler temperatures expected.
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
A Dunedin man accused of a grisly murder admitted lying to police about how he sustained a cut to his hand.
Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'
Man on run grabs woman at St Kilda beach for 'kiss'
A Dunedin man who grabbed a woman at the beach and tried to get her in his car for "a kiss" was on the run after two assaults.
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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access
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Warship ‘Te Kaha’ to allow public onboard access
For the first time in 20 years HMNZS Te Kaha has steamed up the Otago Harbour and the public will have onboard access to it this weekend.
Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’
Breakdown proof of ‘lack of resilience’
A Dunedin-based fire command unit lost power and had to ‘‘coast’’ ahead of firefighters striking today for better pay and equipment.
Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work
Portobello Rd to be closed for repair work
Portobello Rd will be closed during daytime hours next week while essential safety work to repair slips and remove damaged and dangerous trees takes place.
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’
Port Otago and its property arm "being stolen away" from the ORC may be used to pay off other councils’ debt, its chairwoman says, but she's comfortable with proposed local body changes.
Property damage alleged after arrest
Property damage alleged after arrest
A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with wilful damage, after allegedly becoming aggressive at the Dunedin Holiday Park.
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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch
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Mayor says sorry for leaving applications in lurch
Dunedin's mayor has offered a profuse apology after 300 grant applications were left in limbo following her governance shake-up.
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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’
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Building Christmas parade floats ‘keeps me young’
Warren Ockwell might be about to turn 90, but says building floats for the Dunedin Santa Parade keeps him young.
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‘Tent City’ violence fears
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‘Tent City’ violence fears
The assault of a youth coach and a dog biting a young touch rugby player come amid fears of escalating violence linked to the homeless camp at Dunedin’s Oval sports ground.
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Walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
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‘Nothing flash’: walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
When Roger Hogg realised four of his grandchildren were being dropped off at the same school in three different cars, he knew something needed to be done.
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
The wallaby search programme around Flagstaff has come up with nothing so far, but the hunt will continue.