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Wendy model visits statue for first time
For most of her life, Catherine Lee has known the sculpture as a photograph on a mantelpiece.
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Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
Driver found asleep after taking 'cocktail' of drugs: police
A man found asleep at the wheel in Dunedin had allegedly taken an "absolutely ludicrous" cocktail of drugs including MDMA, methamphetamine and Ritalin, police say.
Iranian community calls for international intervention
Iranian community calls for international intervention
The Dunedin Iranian community is calling for international intervention as violent unrest unfolds in their country.
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
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Capping rates on councillors’ plan radar
A wholesale rethink of the Dunedin City Council’s capital spending programme looms, as councillors weigh potential ramifications of rates capping.
Work on bypass route continues
Work on bypass route continues
Work to improve traffic connections bypassing central Dunedin will be complete by August, the city council says.
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
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DCC draft warns of infrastructure Bill snags
Growth for the sake of growth could lead to poor development and unintended consequences if not properly regulated, the Dunedin City Council warns.
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
Greens to make big push in Dunedin
The Green Party is launching an ambitious and potentially divisive campaign to capture the Dunedin seat from Labour.
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
A Dunedin wildlife hospital suspects modern windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in our native wood pigeon/kererū.
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
A pair of masked men possibly wielding tomato sauce are being hunted by Dunedin police after a crime spree involving smashed cars, food waste and broken plates.
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
An alleged drunk driver led officers on a nearly 20-minute chase on foot after jumping down a cliff and on to a Dunedin beach, police say.
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Charity persistently late in filing financial returns
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Charity persistently late in filing financial returns
Dunedin health charity Te Kāika, which is under investigation, has repeatedly been allowed to miss deadlines for filing crucial financial reports.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Man appears in court after fatal Port Chalmers crash
Man appears in court after fatal Port Chalmers crash
A person has been arrested and charged following a crash in Port Chalmers left a person dead and one seriously injured in a horror 48 hours on Otago roads.
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
A witness to Friday night's fatal crash in Port Chalmers says residents had noticed the vehicle being driven recklessly in the area before it smashed into a power pole.
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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed
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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed
An Otago man who groped a sleeping woman will keep his identity under wraps, despite his victim criticising it as an attempt to avoid responsibility.
Stumps removed to make way for ash plots
Stumps removed to make way for ash plots
Tree stumps have been removed from an area of the Portobello Cemetery.
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Consultation not affected by schedule changes: CEO
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Consultation not affected by schedule changes: CEO
A rearranged meetings schedule will not jeopardise a full public consultation period about the Dunedin City Council’s annual plan, councillors have been told.
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Three NZ universities taking part in exchange pilot
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Three NZ universities taking part in exchange pilot
Travel-hungry Gen Z university students who are sick of the sight of Wellington or Auckland can now study for a year at the University of Otago as part of a new exchange programme.
Bus crash causes disruptions on Portobello Rd
Bus crash causes disruptions on Portobello Rd
A crash between a car and a bus is causing disruptions on Portobello Rd.
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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service
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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service
Apples, timber, meat and more will soon have a direct shipping link to China from Dunedin for the first time since 2020.