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DunedinAugust 25

Two hurt in crash south of Dunedin

Two people have been hurt - one seriously - in a crash on State Highway 1 south of Dunedin.
Grant Miller
    Two hurt in crash south of Dunedin
    Two hurt in crash south of Dunedin
    DunedinAugust 25

    Man in custody after hours-long standoff with police

    A man has been arrested after armed police flooded a suburban Dunedin street on Tuesday.
    Laine Priestley
    Man in custody after hours-long standoff with police
    Man in custody after hours-long standoff with police
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    DunedinAugust 24

    ‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment

    The victim of a predatory Uber driver says “Dunedin is a little bit safer” after he was convicted of kidnapping two women and locked up.
    Rob Kidd
    ‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment
    ‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment
    DunedinAugust 24

    Council apologises for carpark jam

    The Dunedin City Council has apologised after a carpark barrier arm malfunctioned, preventing vehicles from leaving.
    Grant Miller
    Council apologises for carpark jam
    Council apologises for carpark jam
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Derelict buildings could be targeted in DCC rates review

    Charging owners of vacant buildings higher rates and being more transparent about rates for Forsyth Barr Stadium are two matters that could be explored in a Dunedin City Council review.
    Grant Miller
    Derelict buildings could be targeted in DCC rates review
    Derelict buildings could be targeted in DCC rates review
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Whale up and about on a windy day

    Otago Harbour was far from ideal as a playground on Sunday afternoon — with an Antarctic wind sailing up the harbour and waves flying around.
    Steve Hepburn
    Whale up and about on a windy day
    Whale up and about on a windy day
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Waste project delays behind DCC capital spending shortfall

    The Dunedin City Council ended up getting through about three-quarters of its planned capital expenditure for the past financial year.
    Grant Miller
    Waste project delays behind DCC capital spending shortfall
    Waste project delays behind DCC capital spending shortfall
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Life on — and under — the Antarctic ice

    One of the world's leading Antarctic research scientists is in Dunedin, to share more than 40 years of stories about his life exploring the icy continent, where he became the first to discover microbial life, deep below the polar ice cap.
    John Lewis
    Life on — and under — the Antarctic ice
    Life on — and under — the Antarctic ice
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Funding cuts tear into Stitch Kitchen

    Dwindling community funding has forced Dunedin textile and sewing studio Stitch Kitchen to close its doors next month.
    John Lewis
    Funding cuts tear into Stitch Kitchen
    Funding cuts tear into Stitch Kitchen
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Residents unable to return home after being rescued from burning building

    Residents of a shared house will not be able to return for the foreseeable future after three had to be rescued when a fire tore through the first level.
    Laine Priestley
    Residents unable to return home after being rescued from burning building
    Residents unable to return home after being rescued from burning building
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    DunedinAugust 24

    ‘It was horrific’: victims fear youths will go unpunished over unprovoked Dunedin pack attack

    A trio of first-year University of Otago students are shaken after a “horrific” unprovoked pack attack by a group of youths — with one so frightened she left town.
    Felicity Dear
    ‘It was horrific’: victims fear youths will go unpunished over unprovoked Dunedin pack attack
    ‘It was horrific’: victims fear youths will go unpunished over unprovoked Dunedin pack attack
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Proposed social media ban welcomed, though questions remain

    Plans to ban social media for under-16s is a step in the right direction, but meaningless without a broader understanding of the risks to young people, a Dunedin school principal says.
    Ruby Shaw
    Proposed social media ban welcomed, though questions remain
    Proposed social media ban welcomed, though questions remain
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Elderly woman convinced she is in Sir Sam’s will has lost at least $40k to scammers

    An Auckland woman is at her wits end after a scam artist convinced her mother that she has been in an online relationship with the late Sir Sam Neill, who has left her part of his vineyard in his will.
    John Lewis
    Elderly woman convinced she is in Sir Sam’s will has lost at least $40k to scammers
    Elderly woman convinced she is in Sir Sam’s will has lost at least $40k to scammers
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Penthouse, apartments planned in $7m central Dunedin development

    A more than $7 million central Dunedin development will add a penthouse, 12 apartments and new office spaces to a historic building.
    Tim Scott
    Penthouse, apartments planned in $7m central Dunedin development
    Penthouse, apartments planned in $7m central Dunedin development
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    DunedinAugust 24

    Clean podium sweep for King’s High School runners

    An Otago-wide road-running championship was a clean podium sweep for one Dunedin secondary school.
    Laine Priestley
    Clean podium sweep for King’s High School runners
    Clean podium sweep for King’s High School runners
    DunedinAugust 24

    33-hour heavy snow watch issued as winter storm bears down

    A “significant winter storm” bearing down on the South Island is set to bring prolonged heavy rain and snow for some areas.
    John Lewis
    33-hour heavy snow watch issued as winter storm bears down
    33-hour heavy snow watch issued as winter storm bears down
    DunedinAugust 24

    New rules for Dunedin's alcohol licences ‘don't go far enough’

    A Dunedin councillor wants the public to get involved in changes to the city's alcohol laws, saying proposed changes do not go far enough.
    New rules for Dunedin's alcohol licences ‘don't go far enough’
    New rules for Dunedin's alcohol licences ‘don't go far enough’
    DunedinAugust 24

    Daughters ‘make something good out of this’ after loss of their mum

    The family of a woman who died in a suspected suicide a year ago want to help prevent other families from going through such pain.
    RNZ
    Daughters ‘make something good out of this’ after loss of their mum
    Daughters ‘make something good out of this’ after loss of their mum
    DunedinAugust 24

    Speeding drunk motorcyclist crashed twice following Octagon fight: police

    A motorcyclist riding around North Dunedin at 115kmh had to be tracked down by police dogs after fleeing his second crash of the night on foot.
    Laine Priestley
    Speeding drunk motorcyclist crashed twice following Octagon fight: police
    Speeding drunk motorcyclist crashed twice following Octagon fight: police
    DunedinAugust 23

    Three people rescued from second floor of burning Dunedin building

    Three people were rescued from a burning building and one was left in a serious condition after a Dunedin property went up in flames.
    Laine Priestley
    Three people rescued from second floor of burning Dunedin building
    Three people rescued from second floor of burning Dunedin building
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Hope for Dunedin stadium hotel remains

    The chances of a stadium hotel getting built in Dunedin may not have been dashed by this week’s announcement of a planned hotel development in the central city.
    Grant Miller
    Hope for Dunedin stadium hotel remains
    Hope for Dunedin stadium hotel remains
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    DunedinAugust 23

    ‘Mighty Tōtara’ planted to honour the late author Neville Peat

    A mighty tōtara has been planted to honour the memory of late Dunedin author, journalist, photographer, naturalist and conservationist Neville Peat.
    Laine Priestley
    ‘Mighty Tōtara’ planted to honour the late author Neville Peat
    ‘Mighty Tōtara’ planted to honour the late author Neville Peat
    DunedinAugust 23

    Boat gear flying off the shelves

    Sunny weather and the imminent start to good boating weather led to items for sale at the Otago Yacht Club’s Jumble Sale on Saturday to fly off the shelves.
    Laine Priestley
    Boat gear flying off the shelves
    Boat gear flying off the shelves
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Council proposes stricter alcohol rules for Dunedin

    Tighter alcohol restrictions could be coming for Dunedin, but the public will first get its say on the proposed changes.
    Felicity Dear
    Council proposes stricter alcohol rules for Dunedin
    Council proposes stricter alcohol rules for Dunedin
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Aerobics competition ‘inclusive’ and ‘encouraging’

    An aerobics competition in Dunedin had a “really cool atmosphere” and was “a lot of fun”, the organiser says.
    Felicity Dear
    Aerobics competition ‘inclusive’ and ‘encouraging’
    Aerobics competition ‘inclusive’ and ‘encouraging’
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Hard work and many hours behind beautifying award

    What started as thousands of dumped rubbish bags in a neglected stream has turned into an award-winning crusade to better the Dunedin environment.
    Laine Priestley
    Hard work and many hours behind beautifying award
    Hard work and many hours behind beautifying award
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Doling out haircuts to fund dream silicone baby

    Budding Dunedin hairdresser Imogen Dench is only 2000 doll haircuts away from getting her very own life-like full-body silicone baby
    Laine Priestley
    Doling out haircuts to fund dream silicone baby
    Doling out haircuts to fund dream silicone baby
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    DunedinAugust 23

    Service offered for people struggling to understand ADHD/ASD

    A veteran nurse says people struggling to understand ADHD/ASD just want to hear a voice and to be given some time.
    Steve Hepburn
    Service offered for people struggling to understand ADHD/ASD
    Service offered for people struggling to understand ADHD/ASD