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'Damn annoying' council staff gagged

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DCC's handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’

The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.

Cops nab man who fled after stop

Cops nab man who fled after stop

A man who fled police at speed after a vehicle stop was tracked down to a Fairfield address almost 24 hours later.

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

Businesses have blasted the Dunedin City Council, saying the city risks floundering under the weight of rising rates, red-tape and a lack of leadership.

In full voice...

In full voice...

More than two dozen schools took part in the The Kids Sing at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

OUSA president Liam White. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.

Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack

Residents of Cosy Dell Rd said news of the incident had spread rapidly and had put them on edge....

Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack

A Dunedin man has admitted breaking into a Cosy Dell flat and sexually violating a woman but denies other charges.

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath, on piano, premieres Ballade for Cello and Piano at Hanover Hall yesterday....

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Bruce Mahalski, of Dunedin, wants quicker action from the city council to fight climate change....

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Business as usual is the wrong mentality for responding to a climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

David Parker says it was an incredible privilege to be elected by fellow New Zealanders. Photo: RNZ

Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’

A self-described proud Otago conviction politician, David Parker bade farewell to the House of Representatives last night in a valedictory speech in which he wore his heart on his sleeve.

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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’

Pakistan Association of Otago president Anam Nawaz, of Dunedin, says this is a stressful time for...

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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’

‘‘We all just want peace - we want nothing but peace.’’

Mosgiel to host peace forum

Mosgiel to host peace forum

Some of the country’s best minds on international trade and conflict will be bringing the spectre of World War 3 to Mosgiel on Saturday.

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

A dark plume of smoke rises from the fire on Tuesday. Photo: Angelus Parker

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

Firefighters tackling a commercial shed fire in Green Island overnight had to return to the scene today after the remnants started to smoulder again.

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Restaurant owner shocked by assault

Ferry Indian Street Food restaurant. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Restaurant owner shocked by assault

A Dunedin business owner allegedly punched to the ground by a drunk man says he was shocked by the assault.

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Concerns after urgent doctors cuts hours

Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre general manager Adam O’Byrne. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Concerns after urgent doctors cuts hours

A Dunedin city GP is predicting a ‘‘wave’’ of presentations to the hospital emergency department as the city’s busiest after-hours services announces it is cutting its operating hours.

Man flees police after ignoring pepper spray warnings

An agitated man fled police at speed after being pulled over last night, despite a threat he would be pepper sprayed.

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Youth call on council to keep venue alive

Advocating for the future of the Playhouse children’s theatre in Dunedin are (from left) Ted...

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Youth call on council to keep venue alive

Young actors from the Playhouse children’s theatre in Dunedin have urged the city council to play its part in keeping their venue going.

Dunedin sportsman to go to trial

Dunedin sportsman set for trial on serious domestic violence charge

A high-profile Dunedin sportsman accused of serious domestic violence is set to go to trial in August.

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'Intense ocean warming' on Otago coast

The coast from St Clair to St Kilda in Dunedin. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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'Intense ocean warming' on Otago coast

Otago's coast is experiencing ‘‘some of the most intense ocean warming’’ anywhere in NZ and a co-ordinated response is required to ensure its future health, an environment group says.

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