'Demons inside': Cosy Dell rapist gets rare open-ended jail sentence
A man with "psychopathic traits" who broke into a Dunedin flat and raped a student will be subject to a rare open-ended jail term.
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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top
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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top
A pair of Dunedin by-election candidates have emerged as favourites among their potential colleagues.
Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named
Motorcyclist killed in Karitane crash named
The man who died in a crash near Karitane on Saturday has been identified as Dunedin man Calum Rate.
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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show
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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show
What has four legs, loves snacks and is trained in the art of illusion and sleight of hand?
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face during arrest
A Dunedin teenager allegedly spat in the face of a police officer after being caught red-handed breaking into a car.
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90-day trials plan sparks protest
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90-day trials plan sparks protest
A five-year employment stoush between a mental-health charity and the union has come to a head on a Dunedin street.
Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events
Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events
A wild ride, a big old sing-song and a programme of hundreds of events — Dunedin’s nature festival is boasting something for everyone.
Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport
Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport
Work has begun on a new, $2.2million indoor turf facility for keen cricketers to keep playing all year round.
Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash
Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash into paddock
Three teenagers gunning their vehicle at more than 160kmh along Dunedin's Northern Motorway ended up crashing into a paddock after they spotted police up ahead.
Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty
Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and can now be named.
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Ong found in breach of code
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Ong found in breach of code
Embattled councillor Benedict Ong tried to smear a witness in a conduct case he was pursuing — posing a serious risk to the Dunedin City Council’s integrity, an investigator has found.
NZ in ninth Covid wave
NZ in ninth Covid wave
A public health expert says New Zealand is in its ninth wave of Covid-19.
Showreel pitching city to film-makers, visitors
Showreel pitching city to film-makers, visitors
Dunedin is the star of a new promotional video it is hoped will attract both Hollywood and more visitors to the city.
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Driven by environmental concerns
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Driven by environmental concerns
Climate Liberation Aotearoa and Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti activists protest the dangers of ‘‘luxury emissions’’ on the environment outside Armstrong Prestige car dealership.
Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends
Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends
Friends of former Dunedin resident Col Heath are feeling both relief and devastation after their remains were discovered in Waikato last week.
Dog Rescue Dunedin closes temporarily
Dog Rescue Dunedin closes temporarily
Dog Rescue Dunedin has suffered a "perfect storm" of events, leading it to have to stop rescuing dogs — for now.
Trucker would go back if she could
Trucker would go back if she could
The allure of the open road and a staunch belief "girls can do that" served a Dunedin former truckie well.
Project aims to shed light on Otago’s Hector’s dolphins
Project aims to shed light on Otago’s Hector’s dolphins
Field work for a project to better understand Hector’s dolphins in the Otago region will restart this week.
Batter out of hospital after being struck by bouncer
Batter out of hospital after being struck by bouncer
Zimbabwean opening batter Kelis Ndhlovu was transported to hospital after being struck in the head by a bouncer during the second ODI against the White Ferns yesterday
Uber driver allegedly assaulted for not stopping at McDonald's
Uber driver allegedly assaulted for not stopping at McDonald's
A Dunedin man heading home after a night out on the town sent his Uber driver to hospital after allegedly attacking him for not stopping at McDonald’s on the way.