Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash
A man driving his son’s car claimed to Dunedin police he was "being chased" when he fled the scene of a crash in Māori Hill.
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Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
A man was taken to Dunedin Hospital after he walked straight into the path of a car.
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South Island grand committee proposed
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South Island grand committee proposed
A special parliamentary committee for the entire South Island could lead to the island getting its fair share.
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
A pack of coyotes have been stalking the runway at Dunedin Airport.
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Teddies grin and bear it at hospital
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Teddies grin and bear it at hospital
Soft toys got their medical check-up at Carisbrook School on Saturday, and it might become a semi-regular thing.
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police
An argument between two people at the homeless encampment at Kensington Oval this morning escalated when a woman allegedly threatened to stab a police officer.
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Hui held to refresh responders’ skills
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Hui held to refresh responders’ skills
Aside from Dunedin Hospital, the Dunedin Art Gallery was probably the next best place to have a major heart attack at the weekend.
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Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable
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Benefit sanctions ‘creating barriers’ for the vulnerable
New sanctions for people on benefits could create barriers for some of Dunedin’s most vulnerable, a community ministries manager has said.
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
A motorcyclist who told police he "wanted to have some fun on the empty roads" was allegedly more than three times the legal breath alcohol limit.
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
Now that Nora Gorton has her own bike, she has become quite the explorer.
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
A Dunedin man used a rudimentary technique involving a sock to defeat an alcohol interlock device, leaving a judge "astounded".
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Peninsula left out of school zone
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Peninsula left out of school zone
The Otago Peninsula community feels it has been put in a "ridiculous" and "impossible situation" after being left out of the enrolment zone of its closest all-girls school.
Holy smoke
Holy smoke
The congregation waits outside St Patrick's Basilica in Dunedin while Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel investigate inside yesterday evening.
From the same song sheet
From the same song sheet
Choir!Choir!, a musical group made up of residents of the Otago Peninsula, hit the high notes during a performance at the Otago Museum on Saturday as part of New Zealand Music Month.
Outstanding night of dance from RNZB
Outstanding night of dance from RNZB
Royal New Zealand BalletThe Firebird with My Brilliant CareerRegent TheatreSaturday, May 24 What a superb night of dance.
Dunedin firefighter to help in NSW
Dunedin firefighter to help in NSW
A Dunedin firefighter will join a crew of specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.
Packed audience treated to powerful work
Packed audience treated to powerful work
St Paul’s Cathedral was a sellout yesterday afternoon for a performance by Southern Youth Choir (director John Buchanan) of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.
Guinea pigs at their best for show
Guinea pigs at their best for show
Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the prettiest guinea pig of them all?
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‘Stage on stage’ performing arts venue option
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‘Stage on stage’ performing arts venue option
The Regent Theatre Trust’s proposal of an up to 350-seat "stage on a stage" venue could put an end to the vexed question of developing a performing arts centre for Dunedin, at least in the short term.
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Commissioner backs proposed youth hub
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Commissioner backs proposed youth hub
A proposed central Dunedin youth hub has been given the tick of approval by the Chief Children’s Commissioner, who says it would be a "game-changer" for the city’s young people.