61-year-old does burnout in front of South D cops
A 61-year-old Dunedin man gave police an exclusive skid show as he revved his engine, fishtailed and did a burnout in front of them in South Dunedin.
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'That’s not normal': Driver's quick exit from flaming tractor
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'That’s not normal': Driver's quick exit from flaming tractor
A Dunedin tractor driver confused why there was so much "fog" clouding the rear windscreen had to jump to safety when the vehicle burst into flames.
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How they voted: Councillors split over Israel sanctions Bill
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How they voted: Councillors split over Israel sanctions Bill
A casting vote was needed to break the 7-7 deadlock as Dunedin city councillors voted on whether to support a Bill imposing sanctions on Israel,
Sounds of Swiss Alps echo across city
Sounds of Swiss Alps echo across city
They are loud and proud and know how to attract a crowd.
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City unites to share tactics for navigating frost
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City unites to share tactics for navigating frost
Slippery city streets sparked debate among Dunedin residents about the best method of keeping two feet firmly on the ground.
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New hospital build boss to get $2.5k a day
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New hospital build boss to get $2.5k a day
A corporate troubleshooter is being paid $2500 a day to lead the new Dunedin hospital’s build due to ministerial claims the project could drag down Health NZ without his leadership.
Pair in Dunedin road rage as feud boils over
Pair in Dunedin road rage as feud boils over
An ongoing feud bubbling away between two Dunedin men hit boiling point when they tried to ram each other off the road.
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First step toward demolition of award-winning lecture theatre
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First step toward demolition of award-winning lecture theatre
A planner's recommendation could clear the way for the University of Otago to demolish an award-winning lecture theatre.
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Melting dolphins mimic threat
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Melting dolphins mimic threat
A Dunedin artist has left 54 Māui dolphin sculptures made from ice to melt in the Octagon to draw attention to the species’ fast-approaching extinction.
Otago returns to top 200 in world university rankings
Otago returns to top 200 in world university rankings
The University of Otago has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022.
Highgate home to be demoed for luxury townhouses
Highgate home to be demoed for luxury townhouses
A substantial Highgate property is being demolished to make way for five luxury townhouses selling for up to $1.4 million each.
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Educative approach to smoking, vaping sought
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Educative approach to smoking, vaping sought
Peer pressure will help stub out smoking and vaping in Dunedin public spaces, the city council hopes.
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Decision on proposed Waikato medical school near: Reti
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Decision on proposed Waikato medical school near: Reti
D-Day is approaching for the fate of the proposed Waikato medical school.
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Swindler rips off Larnach Castle to tune of $90k
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Swindler rips off Larnach Castle to tune of $90k
A former supervisor at Larnach Castle who stole nearly $90,000 from his employer says he did it because he "wanted more".
All set for a European adventure
All set for a European adventure
Kaikorai Valley College students Alyssa Bayne (left) and Amy Hitchcox, both 17, pose with a skull and a globe in front of their peers, ahead of their European trip later this month.
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'Significant' bus hub disorder included BB gun
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'Significant' bus hub disorder included BB gun
Security guards recorded an average of one "significant" incident every 10 days after taking over at Dunedin’s bus hub in the wake of last year’s fatal stabbing, official information shows.
Project reminder of beauty of city
Project reminder of beauty of city
A University of Otago student has taken it upon herself to remind people of the beauty of Dunedin by creating 100 paintings showcasing the city’s most iconic spots, and some of its hidden gems.
Effectiveness of suicide prevention action plan questioned
Effectiveness of suicide prevention action plan questioned
Whether the new suicide prevention action plan will be effective with a workforce struggling to retain numbers is being questioned by a Dunedin-based mental health charity.
Matariki time for reflection, celebration — and kai
Matariki time for reflection, celebration — and kai
Logan Park High School student Nalia Holmes-Haweturi, 13, enjoys a meal from an above-ground kai cooker at the Otago Polytechnic.
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Dunedin man caused ‘maximum mayhem’ after ute stolen
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Dunedin man caused ‘maximum mayhem’ after ute stolen
A Dunedin man took matters into his own hands and went on a rampage after his prized ute was stolen.