'Silent involuntarily': Miffed Ong exits meeting after learning he can't speak
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has walked out of the council chamber, complaining of censorship.
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Teen car thief doubles up to keep police busy
Teen car thief doubles up to keep police busy
Two stolen vehicles found by police being driven around Dunedin within 20 minutes of one another were allegedly nicked by the same teenager.
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We are not enough: league winds up
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We are not enough: league winds up
Sadly, the time to ‘‘keep calm and carry on’’ has passed.
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Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances
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Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances
Dunedin and Coastal Otago residents are being urged to keep an eye on severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it passes down the east coast of the South Island early next week, potentially bringing...
Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’
Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’
A Dunedin business is upset at a recent spate of graffiti targeting the city’s street murals.
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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire
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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire
An Iranian expat fears the geopolitical situation could get worse, despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States.
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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement
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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement
Joseph Kelly reckons singing in one of the world’s best choirs can be ‘‘pretty hardcore’’ sometimes.
Marketing practices linked to harm: study
Marketing practices linked to harm: study
Marketing's role in amplifying consumption of harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, gambling and ultra-processed food has become ‘‘impossible to ignore’’.
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Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’
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Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’
Mining in Otago has a halo around it, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
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Former Highlander facing serious sex charges
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Former Highlander facing serious sex charges
A former Highlanders player can now be revealed as the prominent Dunedin man facing serious sex charges.
Tree protest against coal mine expansion
Tree protest against coal mine expansion
Dunedin members of Climate Liberation Aotearoa protested yesterday in support of action to protect the Denniston Plateau from the expansion of the Stockton coal mine.
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Emails reveal homeless spat
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Emails reveal homeless spat
An explosive email chain has revealed infighting at the Dunedin City Council over a planned homelessness outreach service.
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
A "home-made" approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
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Reuse of needles up: report
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Reuse of needles up: report
The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.
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Mayor urges careful speech
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Mayor urges careful speech
Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
When Quenton Johnston first started work at the Macraes gold mine almost 30 years ago, he thought it would be a great opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rugged mountains and have an adventurous...
Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway
Police investigate digger crash that closed motorway
Police want dashcam footage as they investigate how a digger fell off a truck and blocked Dunedin's Southern Motorway for three hours today.
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.