Man being 'inappropriate' towards women at bus hub arrested
A man making ‘‘inappropriate comments and gestures’’ towards women at Dunedin’s bus hub allegedly spat at and tried to kick officers after being arrested, police say.
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Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
Man arrested while wearing stolen hoodie: police
A man who allegedly shoplifted from five Dunedin businesses was arrested while wearing a hoodie with the price tag still attached, police say.
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
Church reopens for Sunday services after renovations
After renovations, preparations and dusting, Dunedin’s First Church has reopened for Sunday services.
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Dunedin mayoral candidate Lync Aronson, who is also running for a councillor seat, was missed from Saturday’s forum with the other mayoral candidates. Here are his...
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
Better leadership is required from central government as seesawing administrations heap an excessive administrative burden on councils, Dunedin councillors say.
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
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Housing ‘an issue across region’
Local government needs to play an active role in addressing acute housing needs across Otago, council candidates agree.
Student flat inspections continuing
Student flat inspections continuing
Dozens of flat assessments in Dunedin’s student quarter are not finished more than three months after investigations began.
Gusty afternoon forecast for South
Gusty afternoon forecast for South
Parts of the South appear set for a gusty afternoon and evening today.
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DCC debt tipped to hit $2.3b
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DCC debt tipped to hit $2.3b
Water services and capital spending by council companies are the big drivers behind projected group debt for the Dunedin City Council expanding by hundreds of millions of dollars in the next decade.
Dunedin ED wait times among worst in country: data leak
Dunedin ED wait times among worst in country: data leak
Dunedin Hospital's emergency department wait times have been shown to be among the poorest in the country, leaked health data has revealed today.
Participant-turned-volunteer embodies event’s spirit
Participant-turned-volunteer embodies event’s spirit
It was another big turnout for the annual Special Rigs for Special Kids event yesterday, and the organisers say they are proud of the personal connections it fosters.
Expo returns to inform new, expectant mums
Expo returns to inform new, expectant mums
Parents looking for support during the lesser-known "fourth trimester" had a place to pick the brains of many of Dunedin’s postpartum experts.
Council Candidate profiles — Dunedin
Council Candidate profiles — Dunedin
Voters have a large field of candidates to choose from for the 14 councillor positions at the Dunedin City Council.
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Emergency crews have responded to a single-vehicle crash near Waitati tonight.
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Hundreds of families and children turned up to the Edgar Centre to celebrate and participate in the Special Rigs for Special Kids event. Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson ...
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
A burst water main in Koremata St, Green Island, has caused some disruption to residents and motorists.
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Land set for state homes being sold
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Land set for state homes being sold
Land once destined to provide state houses in Port Chalmers in Dunedin is being sold on Trade Me, but Kainga Ora is keeping quiet on whether there will be further land sales in the city.
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Trucks from Otago and Southland assembled in Dunedin today for the return of a much-loved event.
Bird-watching walks at garden
Bird-watching walks at garden
The beautiful Dunedin Botanic Garden is teeming with bird life as spring begins, providing the perfect backdrop for local avian experts to share their bird-spotting knowledge with the community.
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
The finale of this year's Big Sing secondary schools' competition in Dunedin has come to a close, with choirs from Auckland taking the top awards.