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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness

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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness

Kāinga Ora's cuts to a host of housing projects could worsen Dunedin’s homelessness problem, city councillors say.

Man threatened hospital staff with crutches, knife

Man threatened hospital staff with crutches, knife

A Dunedin man brandished a knife at hospital staff and threatened to use his crutches as a weapon, police say.

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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’

A tour bus stop outside iSite in George St. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’

The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".

Dunedin thief uses paywave to rack up bill on woman's bank card

$The man racked up $412 wort\h of transactions. Photo: Getty Images$

Dunedin thief uses paywave to rack up bill on woman's bank card

A man who stole a woman's eftpos card in a Dunedin nightclub racked up over $400 worth of transactions, police said.

Mosgiel Kāinga Ora tenants without hot water for days

The damage inside Kate's Mosgiel home. Photo: RNZ

Mosgiel Kāinga Ora tenants without hot water for days

An Otago mother and her son who has a disability were stuck living in a cold, dark and wet Kāinga Ora house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst.

First international flight returns to Dunedin

The JetStar flight is welcomed to Dunedin. Photo: Craig Baxter

First international flight returns to Dunedin

Dunedin has welcomed its first international flight since 2020.

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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown

All-day parking spaces along the Esplanade and nearby roads are earmarked to become time...

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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown

Parking changes near a popular Dunedin beach would have a ‘‘significant and ongoing impact’’ for the city’s vibrant surfing community, opponents say.

Brother's death spurred desire to succeed

A Dunedin mother of three who tested her limits against the ‘‘fittest people on the planet’’ says she was spurred on by the tragic murder of her brother.

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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping

The Thomas Burns St car park. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping

The next freedom camping season in Dunedin is set to have a reduced emphasis on enforcement, following strong compliance with rules.

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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards

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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards

Leaked letters show the Tertiary Education Union is gearing up for legal action against Otago Polytechnic over accusations it bungled the slashing of jobs.

Community goes wild on Matariki

Wilbur Mee, 2, of Hindon, hunts for his Red Band gumboot after dropping it outside the Hindon...

Community goes wild on Matariki

Matariki was not a good weekend to be a wild animal inland from Outram.

Flying colour — return of flights lauded

Flying colour — return of flights lauded

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum was lit up a Jetstar orange last night, marking the return of direct international flights between Queensland and Dunedin.

Bus fare hike among transport changes

Bus fare hike among transport changes

Increases in bus fares and a fleet of other public transport changes are set to be approved by the Otago Regional Council tomorrow.

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DCC accused of hindering development

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DCC accused of hindering development

The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin.

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Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'

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Man on domestic violence charges kicked kitten 'like rugby ball'

A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten.

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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court

Garry Harvey was sentenced to seven months’ home detention following the death of his partner...

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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court

An Otago man whose reckless driving caused the death of his partner has been back before the court on more driving crimes.

‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire which tore through an Allandale Rd, Dunedin, house shortly...

‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home

A Dunedin man who lost his home to a blaze in St Clair overnight says he is relieved his family got out safely.

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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds

Phoebe Finlay, 17, visits staff and parents at Dunedin Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit...

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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds

Phoebe Finlay looks pretty good for someone who has died several times.

Police cop drunken abuse after driver pulled over

A Dunedin woman was caught driving nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit and abused police after being pulled over.

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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC

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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC

Nearly half the population of Otago had active Accident Compensation Corporation injury claims last year, prompting the government agency to raise concerns about the financial pressure it was...

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