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Scout leaders 'emotional' after hall razed by fire

Veteran scout leader Shaun Adie, on School St ,with the Roslyn Scout Hall blowing pools of smoke...

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Scout leaders 'emotional' after hall razed by fire

The Roslyn Scout Hall, badly damaged by a large fire yesterday, had been vandalised regularly over the past year, with windows smashed and doors kicked in.

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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

"They [mayors] do not have the capacity, capability or desire to do the job" — Otago regional...

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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

The Otago Regional Council has given a resounding thumbs down to getting mayors involved in decision-making around the province

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New tech treats medication-resistant depression

Ashburn Clinic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapist Dr Lawrence Leung demonstrates...

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New tech treats medication-resistant depression

After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence

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Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

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Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

A Dunedin councillor urged not to compromise an investigation has spoken out publicly about the case.

Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.

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‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

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‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

The Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.

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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

Youths harass a sea lion at Smaills Beach on Monday evening. Photo: Jarred Wilson

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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.

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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced to 60 hours’ community work for throwing a can at a man’s head. Photo...

‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.

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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.

Fire contained but crews will work into night

A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.

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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

Police officers check to see if anyone is inside a tent that was found pitched on the Kitchener...

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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.

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Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

The latest mural on the Mansfield Apartments building, at the corner of Bond and Liverpool Sts,...

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Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

Plans for a British bulldog to grace the side of a Dunedin building have been scrapped following a backlash.

Broken-down trawler towed into town

Broken-down trawler towed into town

Walkers on the Aramoana breakwater were treated to an unusual sight yesterday as Sealord-owned fishing boat Rehua was towed past into Otago Harbour.

Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump

Police speak to the occupants of a vehicle parked at the BP petrol station in Princes St...

Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump

Police drove a dozy Dunedin duo home after they fell asleep on a petrol station forecourt.

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Student who scarred victim in bottle attack gets conviction overturned

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Student who scarred victim in bottle attack gets conviction overturned

An Otago student who bottled a man in a nightclub can now pursue a career as a chartered accountant after a successful appeal.

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Early interest as DCC by-election set

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Early interest as DCC by-election set

Early contenders for Dunedin’s vacant council seat have emerged, but the position will not be filled until mid-May.

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Accused massage therapist claims she was just doing her job

Annie Varghese is on trial defending charges of indecent assault. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Accused massage therapist claims she was just doing her job

A Dunedin massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting two clients says she was just doing her job according to her limited training.

Fear, uncertainty as family cut off in Iran

Mourners react, carry coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and...

Fear, uncertainty as family cut off in Iran

As anti-government riots in Iran lead to hundreds of deaths, a Dunedin-based expat says he is struggling to hear from family and friends at home.

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Councillors to discuss plan to get rid of councils

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Councillors to discuss plan to get rid of councils

A meeting tomorrow will discuss what Otago regional councillors think about the proposal to get rid of regional councils but the council chairwoman has questioned if mayors have any idea what they...

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