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Vice-chancellor’s lecture postponement an ‘overreaction’
Grant Robertson has been accused of running scared after his planned lecture was postponed amid "security concerns" after a rowdy clocktower protest.
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Drunk nabbed after making wee mistake
Drunk nabbed after making wee mistake
A Mosgiel man's broken seal was his downfall when he was caught by police after urinating at a petrol station.
Man jailed for 19 months for assaulting partner
Man jailed for 19 months for assaulting partner
A designated sober driver at a wedding got drunk, beat up his partner and threw knives at her, a court has heard.
Burger off: Teens trespassed from all city McDonald's
Burger off: Teens trespassed from all city McDonald's
A group of youths can no longer go on a Maccas run after being trespassed from every McDonald's in Dunedin.
Student army pitching in to help Catlins farm
Student army pitching in to help damaged farm in Catlins
The Student Volunteer Army is on the march again and will pitch in to help a flood-damaged farm in the Catlins at the weekend.
Fundraising for desexing clinic
Cat Rescue Dunedin fundraising for desexing clinic
A much-needed desexing clinic is closer to reality for a Dunedin cat shelter.
University announces arts fellows for next year
University announces arts fellows for next year
The University of Otago has announced five arts fellows for next year.
Red-stickered residents struggling to find accommodation
Red-stickered residents struggling to find accommodation
Some Dunedin residents pushed out of their homes by last week's flooding are struggling to find accommodation, while others are moving from motel to motel every few days.
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Floods spur South Dunedin insurance warning
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Floods spur South Dunedin insurance warning
Insurance companies are likely considering pulling out of South Dunedin and last week’s floods will only ramp that up, a leading researcher says.
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Brutal Dunedin street attack over $100 drug debt
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Brutal Dunedin street attack over $100 drug debt
Two men instigated a violent daylight street robbery in central Dunedin over a $100 drug debt, a court has head.
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Watch: Moment glass smashes in clocktower protest
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Watch: Moment glass smashes in clocktower protest
Actions of Campus Watch staff at a rally for Palestine have been called a "gross overreaction" by a rally spokesperson.
Kids flock to three-day inflatable waterpark
Kids flock to three-day inflatable waterpark
Dunedin children dived, ran and tumbled their way to victory at Moana Pool yesterday while an inflatable waterpark was in town.
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
A worrying drop in global rankings could put international students off studying at the University of Otago, a tertiary union official says.
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Sex offender maintains denial
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Sex offender maintains denial
A "depraved, degrading, disgusting and vile" sex offender continues to deny his crimes and says he will see out his 11-year prison term.
Walkers ignoring closed signs on damaged tracks
Walkers ignoring closed signs on damaged tracks
The Department of Conservation says it is "alarmed and disappointed" at the number of people ignoring closed signs on storm-damaged walking tracks around the region.
Robertson talk canned over 'security'
Robertson talk canned over 'security' after clocktower protest
A planned lecture by Grant Robertson has been postponed a day after a glass pane was smashed during a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Otago clocktower.
Rail line nearly fully reopened after slips
Rail line nearly fully reopened after slips
Much of the main south line has been reopened to rail services after clearance of slips relating to last week’s sustained rain.
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Waratahs executive to head Dunedin Venues
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Waratahs executive to head Dunedin Venues
The new head of Dunedin Venues has been recruited from Australia and will need it to perform better than his rugby team.
Old ambo joins bid to save hospital
Old ambo joins bid to save hospital
If it's a health emergency, you need an ambulance.
From George St graffiti to Wētā Workshop
From George St graffiti to Wētā Workshop
A Dunedin woman who graffitied a building will now be able to hone her artistic skills at an Oscar-winning film effects company.