Oops: Passing driver causes crash at scene of crash
A crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway possibly proved to be too interesting for one motorist who heavy braked and caused another crash while driving past the scene.
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Roading change raises concerns over business move
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Roading change raises concerns over business move
A Dunedin business manager says he does not know how a move to new premises will happen after a roading change affected access to his current site.
Galer inaugurated as city councillor
Galer inaugurated as city councillor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker congratulates new Dunedin city councillor Jo Galer at her inauguration yesterday.
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Duo pull heat-winning song out the bag
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Duo pull heat-winning song out the bag
A last-minute songwriting rush has paid off for a Dunedin secondary school musical duo.
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‘Significant amount of unmet need’ revealed
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‘Significant amount of unmet need’ revealed
The volume of cancelled individual patient referrals in the Southern district and nationwide is creating an ‘‘invisible waiting list’’ almost as long as the actual one, the doctors’ union says.
Youths smash grandmother's windscreen in Dunedin car theft spree
Youths smash grandmother's windscreen in Dunedin car theft spree
A pair of youths accused of a citywide car stealing spree were caught after allegedly brandishing a weapon at a person in Mosgiel and smashing in a grandmother’s windscreen, police said.
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Council chief's turbulent tenure ending
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Council chief's turbulent tenure ending
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham will step down after a controversial tenure.
Ong absent, suspended from committees
Ong absent, suspended from committees
Controversial councillor Benedict Ong barred himself from a meeting on his own code of conduct breach but gave an emphatic answer to calls for his resignation — ‘‘never’’.
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'You can call me Zax Dog and you are mine now’
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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid
A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Perseverance results in two prized bluefin tuna
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Perseverance results in two prized bluefin tuna
Redemption was found and then repeated for fisherman Trent Anderson.
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Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’
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Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’
Playing on a football ground as hard as concrete and ‘‘cold as’’, many parents had to tell their budding young football stars it was ‘‘character building’’.
Dunedin council boss Sandy Graham stepping down
Dunedin council boss Sandy Graham stepping down
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham is standing down after six years in the job.
Owners warned to lock vehicles, stay vigilant
Owners warned to lock vehicles, stay vigilant
Police looking for a pair of youths on an alleged car-stealing spree are warning Dunedin residents to lock their vehicles and stay vigilant.
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.
Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary
Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary
There may be gold in those fields — but some of the money from it is going towards protecting a ‘‘multi-generational’’ ecosanctuary.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city
For the first time, Dunedin will actively advertise its dark side to tourism companies.
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Tunnels trail support sought
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Tunnels trail support sought
It is not cash but co-operation that is needed to unlock a ‘‘once-in-a-generation’’ opportunity for a tunnels trail, the Dunedin City Council has been told.
Suspended further, but Ong digs in
Suspended further, but Ong digs in
An embattled Dunedin city councillor is suspended from further council roles, but says he won't consider quitting after a second code of conduct breach.
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New councillor straight into the thick of things
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New councillor straight into the thick of things
Jo Galer is to be welcomed to the Dunedin City Council table today.
Graduands parade before ceremonies
Graduands parade before ceremonies
University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.