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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court after admitting two charges of being...

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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

David Bennett makes a submission on the need for music venues in the city. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.

‘Oops’ reminder first

The Dunedin City Council are taking an initial education-first approach to parking changes.

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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

The University of Otago has yet to form a view about the feasibility of an alternative to the proposed Albany St cycleway in Dunedin.

Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

Recently installed cobblestone paving dug up again at the corner of St Andrew and George streets,...

Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

The new streetscape in central Dunedin requires repairs throughout this month as damaged pavers are replaced.

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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South

More windy unsettled weather is possible before the end of the month. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South

Given the settled conditions over the past few days, it would be easy to think the wild weather of October is well behind us.

City top dog for canine owners

Cherie Scadden, of Dunedin, with whippet Jack Russell cross Rambo (left) and border collie Ruby...

City top dog for canine owners

Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

A man who has pleaded guilty to breaking into a flat and raping a student could now face an open-ended prison term.

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All in place for racing’s big day

Otago Racing Club sales and marketing co-ordinator Samantha Wells helps set up the Fashions on...

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All in place for racing’s big day

The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.

Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

Raumati Hanning in court earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

A Dunedin man who posed as a pre-teen to dupe girls around the world into sending him sexualised videos has been refused parole.

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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

Another storey is being added to a Smith St home in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

A nod to the old, which is actually new, will be part of the future for a striking Dunedin home.

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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

About 60,000 people have signed a declaration asserting the New Zealand health system is in...

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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

Health was top of mind for Dunedin protesters calling for the government to address healthcare shortages across the country.

Key moment after chase comes to dead end

Key moment after chase comes to dead end

A Dunedin man’s failed attempt to bamboozle police by throwing his car keys away came after his efforts to flee the officers hit a dead end.

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Spooky scouts sell scares

St Kilda Scouts (from left) Mack Love, 13, Ruby Adie-Kinraid, 12 and Jeremy Wister, 12, prepare...

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Spooky scouts sell scares

Dunedin children were herded into a dark, scary room as a mob of spooky scouts worked to produce loud screams from anyone who dared to enter.

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Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

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Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

An insider at University of Otago fears the introduction of compulsory lecture recordings as early as next year is a step towards it becoming a "remote-learning" institution.

Vintage car club's Taieri Tour results

Cars line up before the start of the Vintage Car Club's Taieri Tour in 2022. The 53rd running of...

Vintage car club's Taieri Tour results

The 53rd Annual Taieri Tour of the Vintage Car Club's Otago Branch was held on Saturday.

Lifeguards are looking for trouble

Lifeguards are looking for trouble

St Clair surf lifeguards (from right) Charlotte Nicol, Mia Stout, Mereana Martin and Josephine Charpentier watch the beach as they get ready for their club open day on Saturday.