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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A proposed design for the $9 million "Industry on Hillside" development, at 249 Hillside Rd....

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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.

‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

If you see blue sky in the run-up to Christmas, you should probably make the most of it.

Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

Allan Haua will apply for a discharge without conviction when he is sentenced in the Dunedin...

Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

A Te Kāika youth justice staffer has lost his job after attacking a teenager on his way to work, then lying to police.

Grinch tourists nick Octagon Xmas tree baubles

Dunedin's festive spirit was almost robbed in the dead of night when a crew of French tourists tried to take off with the city’s Christmas tree baubles.

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Builders go extra mile for PNG build

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Builders go extra mile for PNG build

When a team of Dunedin builders heard a school in a remote region of Papua New Guinea was having a hard time attracting teachers, they travelled by air, sea and land to help.

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Two complaints about rest-home made to commissioner

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Two complaints about rest-home made to commissioner

The health and disability commissioner has received two complaints about the Oxford Court rest-home this year.

Pupils pile into pool for proper party and paddle

Pupils pile into pool for proper party and paddle

It's as certain as the big man in red coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve.

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Trial of car-free connection gets nod

A shared pathway will be trialled along Dunedin’s Queens Dr next year after city council approval...

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Trial of car-free connection gets nod

Queen Elizabeth was dragged into a debate on Dunedin’s Town Belt as councillors thrashed out the merits of a car-free connection in the area.

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Bondi tragedy chance to deepen relations: pastor

Mornington Methodist Church minister the Rev Greg Hughson lights a candle for peace yesterday in...

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Bondi tragedy chance to deepen interfaith relations, pastor says

A Dunedin pastor says the Bondi Beach tragedy is an opportunity to deepen interfaith relationships by showing compassion and solidarity with each other.

Man alleged to have lit five fires in four days

Andrew Healey is accused of setting fire to a Lees St address, which led to nearby homes being...

Man alleged to have lit five fires in four days

A Dunedin man has been accused of a four-day arson spree after four new charges were laid against him.

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Council keeps credit rating, outcome ‘pleasing’: mayor

"Keeping our credit rating unchanged means we won’t face the kind of additional pressures on our...

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Council keeps credit rating, outcome ‘pleasing’: mayor

Dunedin's elected officials are upbeat about the city council’s steady credit rating in the face of local government upheaval.

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Hui suggested to break lead-in-soil deadlock

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Hui suggested to break lead-in-soil deadlock

A proposed hui between property developers and the Dunedin City Council over lead-in-soil regulations has been welcomed as a possible path to resolving an impasse.

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Theatre career to take centre stage

University of Otago theatre student Ella Court has won a $10,000 Fund for Acting and Musical...

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Theatre career to take centre stage after winning $10k award

Ella Court’s student flat was a bit like an Academy Awards ceremony when she discovered she had won a prestigious $10,000 national performing arts award.

‘ODT’ delivery reminder

Readers are reminded any changes for Christmas transfers (getting your home delivery redirected to your holiday address or placed on hold while you are away) is before 3pm on working days.

Woven blanket gifted to hospice

Woven blanket gifted to hospice

Weaver Christine Keller, of Dunedin, with a blanket she wove for the Otago Community Hospice to accompany people that have been cared for at its Dunedin base in North Rd.

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Polytech's new chief executive 'honoured and humbled'

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Polytech's new chief executive 'honoured and humbled'

Staff at the embattled Otago Polytechnic are hoping the appointment of a new chief executive will lead to a more settled 2026.

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'Real concern': Treatment delays for children

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'Real concern': Treatment delays for children

Sick children face delays getting treatment at Dunedin Hospital as its paediatric department struggles with staff shortages.

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Pub given its final warning at hearing

The Bog Irish bar on the corner of London St and George St. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Pub given its final warning at hearing

A central Dunedin pub with a history of locked fire exits and patrons abusing police has been warned it could face prosecution if it slips up again.

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Fear Dunedin school lunch waste increasing with external suppliers

University of Otago master of science in human nutrition graduate Zahrah Hatraby collects food...

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Fear Dunedin school lunch waste increasing with external suppliers

A University of Otago researcher, who found about a third of food from the healthy lunches programme was going to the landfill, is fearful the situation has become worse

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Otago uni to make recordings of all lectures

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Otago uni to make recordings of all lectures

All lectures at the University of Otago will be available in recorded form from next year amid concern that fewer students are showing up to lectures.

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