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Mother accused of using meth before fatal crash
The death of a "bright, adventurous" 7-year-old was allegedly caused by his mother, who is accused of using methamphetamine before a car crash in which he was killed.
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Claim pub’s exits blocked earlier
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Claim pub’s exits blocked earlier
A Dunedin pub which faces having its liquor licence suspended over fire safety breaches had blocked exits nearly three years ago, a patron says.
Wanted man arrested after alleged three-month spree
Wanted man arrested after alleged three-month spree
Police have caught up with a man who allegedly went on a three-month theft spree around Otago.
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Admission incomplete notes led to gap in care
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Admission incomplete notes led to gap in care
A medical professional has admitted incomplete paperwork created a gap in a Dunedin poet’s care before his death.
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Landmark fire station faces demolition
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Landmark fire station faces demolition
A landmark Dunedin red-brick fire station faces demolition despite the city’s moves to protect it.
DCC urged to ‘top up’ heritage property sales
DCC urged to ‘top up’ heritage property sales
The Dunedin City Council has been urged to balance personal cost with public benefit as it considers the fate of properties planned for heritage protection.
Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum appeals life sentence
Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum appeals life sentence
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell should not be subject to life imprisonment, his lawyers argue.
Dunedin cop left gasping by spray deodorant attack
Dunedin cop left gasping by spray deodorant attack
A Dunedin police officer suffered an asthma attack after a man being detained sprayed her in the face with his deodorant.
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Changing give way rule for buses unlikely: union
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Changing give way rule for buses unlikely: union
A bid to give buses the right of way when leaving bus stops has been backed by the drivers’ union.
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Dunedin apprentice wins national award
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Dunedin apprentice wins national award
An apprentice who is keen to learn and "actually listens" has been named New Zealand’s best young panelbeater.
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Historic cottage sale ‘busiest-ever listing’
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Historic cottage sale ‘busiest-ever listing’
A real estate agent has been busy fielding inquiries about iconic Otago Harbour property Lewis Cottage which is on sale after being in the same family for nearly 120 years.
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Rabbits reinvading private land, report says
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Rabbits reinvading private land, report says
Feral rabbits in rail corridors and cycle trails are reinvading private land, frustrating efforts to control the pests, Otago Regional Council staff say.
Family 'hugely appreciative' as search continues
Missing man's family 'hugely appreciative' as search continues
The family of a missing Dunedin man have nothing but appreciation for the way he was looked after by his mates since moving to the South.
Milky Way photo in global top 25
Milky Way photo in global top 25
It was not until Kavan Chay left Gore that he discovered it had one of the best views of the night sky in the world.
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‘Sad day’: Dunedin bowling club on market
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‘Sad day’: bowling club putting property on market
A lack of members and rising costs have culminated in a prominent Dunedin bowling club making the difficult decision to put its property up for sale.
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Budget 2025: Diversified revenue key for uni
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Budget 2025: Diversified revenue key for uni
The University of Otago still has to find an extra $23.5 million in savings and its situation could be made worse if the government does not come to the party on Budget day.
Lanterns ahoy
Lanterns ahoy
Milla Ayson, 6, of Dunedin, admires a large sailing ship lantern on display at the Meridian Mall yesterday.
Dinosaur lovers excited
US palaeontologist’s visit hotly anticipated
Word that a world-leading vertebrate palaeontologist and evolutionary biologist is coming to Dunedin has put dinosaur-lovers in a flap of excitement.
Assault charge for alleged steak thief
Assault charge for alleged steak thief
Police have arrested a man who allegedly threatened to kill a Dunedin security guard over some stolen steaks.
Govt allegedly favoured industry over health
Govt allegedly favoured industry over health
Large multinational companies have been accused of increasingly influencing governments and shaping public policies to suit their own needs — often harming health in favour of profits.