Vegetation fire threatened structure near Waitati
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Two helicopters were supporting ground crews fighting a large vegetation fire which threatened a structure near State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.
Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy
Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy
Police are hunting a pair of masked invaders who raided a North Dunedin dairy in an early morning smash and grab.
Scooter pair smash into car after running red light
Scooter pair smash into car after running red light
Two youths hooning around on a scooter slammed into a car after allegedly running a red light at a Dunedin intersection.
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.
High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs
High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs
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A high-profile Dunedin man has been jailed after a stash of drugs and weapons were found at his home.
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.
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Fans take transport matters in hand
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Fans take transport matters in hand
Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.
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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed
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Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed
Benedict Ong is calling on a fellow city councillor who questioned his credentials to apologise as evidence of his international banking career emerges.
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
A Dunedin woman is staying on top of wasp infestations by planning ahead and trapping as many queens as possible before summer.