Dunedin

Driver bypasses alcohol interlock for tipsy highway jaunt

Driver bypasses alcohol interlock for tipsy highway jaunt

An allegedly drunk woman was seen driving erratically while towing a caravan after managing to bypass her vehicle's alcohol interlock, police say.

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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

A Dunedin teenager who racked up three driving charges in about six weeks received ‘‘quite a lenient sentence’’, a judge says.

'Deplorable' Dunedin coward punch attack leaves man hospitalised

The 50-year-old victim had just left the Social Club in the Octagon when the attack happened....

'Deplorable' Dunedin coward punch attack leaves man hospitalised

A man was hospitalised after being felled by a coward punch in central Dunedin described by police as a "disgusting act".

Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

Artist Lara Hattingh is dwarfed by a new resident of Rankeilor St, South Dunedin — a tūī perched...

Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

A sizable avian addition to a South Dunedin street has emerged to the delight of a Dunedin artist and the local community.

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Nicu room backer saw need first hand

Dunedin mum Lauren Houliston says she is pleased her family was able to contribute to a special...

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Nicu room backer saw need first hand

A new addition to Dunedin’s neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) will wrap love around families going through utter grief, thanks to the support of a whānau who faced a ‘‘Nicu journey’’ of their own.

Works on northbound one-way

The work is set to begin on Sunday night. Photo: ODT files

Works on northbound one-way

Lines company Aurora Energy is about to start electricity upgrades on State Highway 1 in Central Dunedin.

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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

The Otago Regional Council is looking to hand over its sponsorship of the region’s rescue helicopter service to Port Otago, but has put in a backstop in case it does not happen.

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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes

E-Bike riders prepare to take off from the Careys Bay Hotel for their mid-week social bike ride...

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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes

Cycling is a beneficial activity for both physical and mental health — just ask Dunedin social biking group AOK Shark Bell Riders.

Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

Jewelled geckos are sought after on the black market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

Jewelled geckos found on the opposite side of the globe in an international anti-smuggling operation had markings typical of those found on Otago Peninsula, the Department of Conservation says.

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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

Dart Engineering’s sign in Kaikorai Valley Rd, Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

A significant Queenstown and Dunedin-based engineering company is facing liquidation over tax debt of more than $1 million.

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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse

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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse

A former government employee has been found guilty of psychologically abusing his ex-partner.

Man due in court after service station incident

Armed police were called to the Z service station on Wednesday night. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Man due in court after service station incident

A man charged after recent offences in the Otago coastal area is due in court on Friday, police say.

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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos

Raumati Hanning was jailed for three years for conning children into sending him videos to...

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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos

A Dunedin sex criminal who tricked young girls into sending videos of their feet will remain behind bars to complete rehabilitation.

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More uni staff cuts possible

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More uni staff cuts possible

Further job losses could be on the cards as the University of Otago fights to find $16 million in permanent savings this year.

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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied

Cruise ship passenger Rachel Soudi stands in front of a new tohu whenua in Stuart St, one of two...

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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied

Finishing touches have been added to a refreshed central Dunedin streetscape, but the project’s final cost will not be known for months.

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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent

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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent

The Otago Regional Council has backed a nil rate increase in its annual draft plan but changes around resource management may have the final financial say.