Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust
The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
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Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch
A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
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'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.
One treated after harbourside prang
One treated after harbourside prang
One person was treated at the scene as Dunedin emergency services converged on a three-car crash in a harbourside street this morning.
Part of popular walk may close for work
Part of popular walk may close for work
The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
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Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
A former political figure who spat on a bar worker then led police on a chase through central Dunedin can finally be named.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
Science couple bubbling over
Science couple bubbling over
Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.
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Women urged to ignore online advice
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Women urged to ignore online advice
Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.
Prismatic park proving popular
Prismatic park proving popular
Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.
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Ong discussed in Wellington
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Ong discussed in Wellington
‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.