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DunedinAugust 18

Roads to stay open in Dunedin Town Belt after feedback from trial

No changes are planned for walking and cycling access in Dunedin’s Town Belt after completion of a controversial trial closure to through traffic.
Grant Miller
    Roads to stay open in Dunedin Town Belt after feedback from trial
    Roads to stay open in Dunedin Town Belt after feedback from trial
    DunedinAugust 18

    ‘Fantastic news’: Mayor confirms major new hotel slated for central Dunedin

    Dunedin mayor Sophie Barker says she is delighted as a major new hotel is confirmed for the central city.
    ‘Fantastic news’: Mayor confirms major new hotel slated for central Dunedin
    ‘Fantastic news’: Mayor confirms major new hotel slated for central Dunedin
    DunedinAugust 18

    Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut

    A Dunedin man who shot his victim with a crossbow from near point-blank range has had more than a year axed from his sentence.
    Rob Kidd
    Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut
    Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut
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    DunedinAugust 17

    ‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report

    Otago’s prison has been described as a “boy's club” marred by bullying and misogynistic comments from managers and staff, a report has found.
    Matthew Littlewood
    ‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report
    ‘Boys’ club’: Otago’s prison plagued by misogyny and bullying — report
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser

    If you have any old batteries, the Taieri College senior touch rugby team would love to hear from you.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser
    Taieri College students switched on for fundraiser
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Proud to be part of facility that will serve Dunedin for years to come

    When it comes to work, it can be a bit hot and cold for Dylan Allum sometimes. But that is the way the young Dunedin-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) apprentice likes it.
    John Lewis
    Proud to be part of facility that will serve Dunedin for years to come
    Proud to be part of facility that will serve Dunedin for years to come
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    DunedinAugust 17

    New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service

    Less than a year after losing key government contracts, a needle exchange service has expanded its remit into the public health and harm reduction sphere.
    Matthew Littlewood
    New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service
    New name and new responsibilities for needle exchange service
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Venus lures eyes to the sky in Dunedin CBD

    A small army of astronomers will take over part of Dunedin’s Octagon with their telescopes this Friday, to give the city’s residents a close-up view of Venus.
    John Lewis
    Venus lures eyes to the sky in Dunedin CBD
    Venus lures eyes to the sky in Dunedin CBD
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Dunedin businessman and rapist jailed for five years — but will appeal convictions

    A Dunedin businessman has been jailed for five years for repeatedly raping a woman, leaving her feeling “less than human”.
    Felicity Dear
    Dunedin businessman and rapist jailed for five years — but will appeal convictions
    Dunedin businessman and rapist jailed for five years — but will appeal convictions
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Ong proposes redeveloping theatre as Benedict Centre

    Councillor Benedict Ong has suggested the former Fortune Theatre building be bought and redeveloped into a multi-use facility, and renamed The Benedict Centre.
    John Lewis
    Ong proposes redeveloping theatre as Benedict Centre
    Ong proposes redeveloping theatre as Benedict Centre
    DunedinAugust 17

    Public open day to be held for new outpatients building

    Dunedin Hospital’s new outpatient building is so close to being finished, you can almost smell the antiseptic emanating from it. And on September 12, Otago and Southland residents will be able to explore the new facility.
    John Lewis
    Public open day to be held for new outpatients building
    Public open day to be held for new outpatients building
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    DunedinAugust 17

    Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches

    A Dunedin man set his mother’s house on fire by flicking matches on to a pile of clothes believing he was performing “magic tricks”.
    Felicity Dear
    Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
    Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
    The StarAugust 17

    Words of hope will be shared during a free event in celebration of National Poetry Day

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Otago Southland branch is preparing to host its annual National Poetry Day celebration at the Athenaeum Library on Friday, August 28.
    Sam Henderson
    Words of hope will be shared during a free event in celebration of National Poetry Day
    Words of hope will be shared during a free event in celebration of National Poetry Day