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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness
Kāinga Ora's cuts to a host of housing projects could worsen Dunedin’s homelessness problem, city councillors say.
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Man threatened hospital staff with crutches, knife
Man threatened hospital staff with crutches, knife
A Dunedin man brandished a knife at hospital staff and threatened to use his crutches as a weapon, police say.
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".
Dunedin thief uses paywave to rack up bill on woman's bank card
Dunedin thief uses paywave to rack up bill on woman's bank card
A man who stole a woman's eftpos card in a Dunedin nightclub racked up over $400 worth of transactions, police said.
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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown
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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown
Parking changes near a popular Dunedin beach would have a ‘‘significant and ongoing impact’’ for the city’s vibrant surfing community, opponents say.
Brother's death spurred desire to succeed
Brother's death spurred desire to succeed
A Dunedin mother of three who tested her limits against the ‘‘fittest people on the planet’’ says she was spurred on by the tragic murder of her brother.
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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
The next freedom camping season in Dunedin is set to have a reduced emphasis on enforcement, following strong compliance with rules.
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
Leaked letters show the Tertiary Education Union is gearing up for legal action against Otago Polytechnic over accusations it bungled the slashing of jobs.
Community goes wild on Matariki
Community goes wild on Matariki
Matariki was not a good weekend to be a wild animal inland from Outram.
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum was lit up a Jetstar orange last night, marking the return of direct international flights between Queensland and Dunedin.
Bus fare hike among transport changes
Bus fare hike among transport changes
Increases in bus fares and a fleet of other public transport changes are set to be approved by the Otago Regional Council tomorrow.
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DCC accused of hindering development
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DCC accused of hindering development
The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin.
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Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'
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Man on domestic violence charges kicked kitten 'like rugby ball'
A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten.
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
An Otago man whose reckless driving caused the death of his partner has been back before the court on more driving crimes.
‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home
‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home
A Dunedin man who lost his home to a blaze in St Clair overnight says he is relieved his family got out safely.
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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds
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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds
Phoebe Finlay looks pretty good for someone who has died several times.
Police cop drunken abuse after driver pulled over
Police cop drunken abuse after driver pulled over
A Dunedin woman was caught driving nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit and abused police after being pulled over.
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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC
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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC
Nearly half the population of Otago had active Accident Compensation Corporation injury claims last year, prompting the government agency to raise concerns about the financial pressure it was...
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
A woman has appeared in the Dunedin District Court charged with manslaughter in relation to a six-year-old.
Speeding teens not wearing seatbelts
Speeding teens not wearing seatbelts
Four teenagers were discovered not wearing any seatbelts after being stopped for speeding by police in Dunedin.