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Vet's hackles up over proposed mural

Dunedin veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie is concerned a proposed mural of a British bulldog on the...

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Vet's hackles up over proposed mural

The artist behind a proposed mural of a British bulldog says he is only trying to make people smile after a Dunedin vet said the artwork would go against an international stance on animal welfare.

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Fire station demo not a done deal: Fenz

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Fire station demo not a done deal: Fenz

Leaving Lookout Point’s brick fire station off a council list of protected heritage buildings does not mean demolition is imminent, fire officials say.

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Teen admits ransacking South Dunedin dairy

The mess left behind after two masked offenders broke into the Balmoral Dairy. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Teen admits ransacking South Dunedin dairy

Two youths have appeared in court after an early morning masked ransacking of a South Dunedin dairy.

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze

After losing all of his possessions and his family home, St Clair resident Luke Chapman is in awe...

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze that destroyed home

A Dunedin man seriously burned in a ferocious house fire says his family had a minute to escape the inferno "or we would have all been gone".

Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder

Hate Hone St John St John sent one first response unit and one rapid response vehicle. Photo: ODT...

Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder

A man cut open by a bottle thrown into a partying crowd was taken to hospital as disorder erupted on north Dunedin's notorious Castle St last night.

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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New principal for John McGlashan

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New principal for John McGlashan

John McGlashan College’s new principal has "a clear vision" for the boys at the school.

Otago students among those warned

University students have been warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media...

Otago students among those warned about overseas gambling website promotion

University of Otago students are among those who have been warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media for financial gain.

Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car

Pepper spray was used to subdue the woman. Photo: Getty Images

Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car

A Dunedin man was pepper sprayed while being arrested for allegedly stealing his ex-partner's car.

Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

Paid parking on Sundays is coming to part of central Dunedin and the city council wants feedback on how big the zone should be.

Fire engulfs home sending smoke over harbour

Fire crews from across Dunedin have battled a fire at a ‘‘well ablaze’’ house in St Leonards which sent smoke billowing over Otago Harbour.

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.

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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi (right) visits St Clair in Dunedin...

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

The insurance industry wants to be involved in solutions for communities vulnerable to flooding — rather than being eager to retreat, its leading advocate says.

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.