Police, fire truck shot at as 'fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter
A group of men allegedly shot fireworks at police "causing a near miss" after also taking aim at a fire truck in Dunedin’s student quarter last night, police say.
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Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board
Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board
A Dunedin murderer, who has been locked up for more than 18 years, has refused to front the Parole Board for the third time.
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City misses out in hospital bed announcement
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City misses out in hospital bed announcement
Dunedin's MPs have hit back at a government announcement of 140 new hospital beds in the health system — none of which are for the South.
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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat
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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
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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
‘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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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.