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DunedinAugust 15

Dangerous driver dodges cops after chase in Dunedin

A “dangerous driver” has managed to give Dunedin police the slip after a high-speed pursuit was abandoned.
John Lewis
    Dangerous driver dodges cops after chase in Dunedin
    Dangerous driver dodges cops after chase in Dunedin
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Students doing it for themselves

    Secondary school students keen to tread the boards got the chance and more at the first festival of its type in Dunedin yesterday.
    Steve Hepburn
    Students doing it for themselves
    Students doing it for themselves
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    DunedinAugust 14

    A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into

    If you came across a Teratophoneus while walking the dog down St Kilda Beach, you (and Fido) would probably become a quick and tasty dinosaur snack.
    John Lewis
    A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
    A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma

    When it comes to attitudes towards people with mental illness, Māori and Pasifika appear to have the best perspectives.
    John Lewis
    Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma
    Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Name and occupation forever under wraps in mosque video case, judge orders

    An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the mosque shootings can never be named
    Rob Kidd
    Name and occupation forever under wraps in mosque video case, judge orders
    Name and occupation forever under wraps in mosque video case, judge orders
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Last of six men sentenced for gang-related prison pack attack

    A Dunedin man involved in a gang-related pack attack behind bars has avoided being sent back to prison.
    Felicity Dear
    Last of six men sentenced for gang-related prison pack attack
    Last of six men sentenced for gang-related prison pack attack
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Calling on support for a Dunedin refuge crisis helpline

    Traditionally, people dress for success. But today, hundreds of people will also be buying designer clothing to support the Dunedin Whānau Refuge Fundraising Appeal.
    John Lewis
    Calling on support for a Dunedin refuge crisis helpline
    Calling on support for a Dunedin refuge crisis helpline
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket

    A Dunedin cafe owner says she spent more than $100,000 to keep her business alive while controversial roadworks dragged on for months.
    Tim Scott
    Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
    Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Sordid rumours catalyst for Dunedin professional’s rākau attack

    A public-facing professional violently quashed rumours of an affair, attacking a woman with a padded rakau in front of her child, a court has heard
    Rob Kidd
    Sordid rumours catalyst for Dunedin professional’s rākau attack
    Sordid rumours catalyst for Dunedin professional’s rākau attack
    DunedinAugust 14

    Film festival opening a family affair

    Family of Alexandra-born Ani Palmer get ready to watch her performance in Big Girls Don’t Cry at the New Zealand International Film Festival in Dunedin on Friday.
    Grant Miller
    Film festival opening a family affair
    Film festival opening a family affair
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    DunedinAugust 14

    ‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life

    One of New Zealand’s leading climbers has bequeathed $1.3 million to a University of Otago research team which gave him an “extra 10 years of life”.
    Matthew Littlewood
    ‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life
    ‘Good bugger’ climber donates $1.3m to team who extended his life
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    DunedinAugust 14

    National’s South Island plan attempt to ‘leave us off the map’

    The National Party’s South Island plan has been called “a breathtakingly brazen snub of Dunedin”.
    Grant Miller
    National’s South Island plan attempt to ‘leave us off the map’
    National’s South Island plan attempt to ‘leave us off the map’
    DunedinAugust 14

    Dunedin mum with months to live wants to make lasting memories for her daughter

    “It’s important to me that my daughter knows that her mum tried for as long as she could.”
    John Lewis
    Dunedin mum with months to live wants to make lasting memories for her daughter
    Dunedin mum with months to live wants to make lasting memories for her daughter
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    DunedinAugust 14

    Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats

    A community youth leader who threatened to "get his guns and his boys” and shoot his cousin has avoided conviction
    Rob Kidd
    Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats
    Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats
    The StarAugust 14

    Opinion: Addressing the energy hardship crisis a top priority

    Affordable power doesn’t have to cost the earth, and no-one should have to choose between heating and eating.
    Scott Willis, Green MP
    Opinion: Addressing the energy hardship crisis a top priority
    Opinion: Addressing the energy hardship crisis a top priority
    DunedinAugust 13

    Multiple cars torched in suspicious early-morning blaze

    Five cars in a Dunedin industrial car yard were allegedly set alight in a suspected arson.
    Laine Priestley
    Multiple cars torched in suspicious early-morning blaze
    Multiple cars torched in suspicious early-morning blaze
    DunedinAugust 13

    Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion

    It looked a mismatched contest between a bird and a lion, but the winged warrior came out on top.
    Steve Hepburn
    Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion
    Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion
    DunedinAugust 13

    Strokes of artistry shared

    Dunedin artist Brian Stewart works on his oil painting of Cargill’s Castle
    John Lewis
    Strokes of artistry shared
    Strokes of artistry shared
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    DunedinAugust 13

    Taiaroa Head bird flu closure would be ‘catastrophic’ for tourism

    A knee-jerk reaction to the threat of bird flu risks having a “catastrophic” impact on the jewel in Dunedin’s tourism crown, a cruise industry leader says.
    Tim Scott
    Taiaroa Head bird flu closure would be ‘catastrophic’ for tourism
    Taiaroa Head bird flu closure would be ‘catastrophic’ for tourism
    DunedinAugust 13

    Traffic lights at new hospital site to keep cyclists safe from trucks

    It should be crystal clear to not to keep cycling when a big truck is rumbling into the new Dunedin Hospital site.
    Steve Hepburn
    Traffic lights at new hospital site to keep cyclists safe from trucks
    Traffic lights at new hospital site to keep cyclists safe from trucks
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    DunedinAugust 13

    ‘Mamma Mia!’ to be staged at Breeze Arena

    A small piece of Greece is coming to Dunedin next year, when the city stages New Zealand’s first arena production of Mamma Mia!
    John Lewis
    ‘Mamma Mia!’ to be staged at Breeze Arena
    ‘Mamma Mia!’ to be staged at Breeze Arena
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    DunedinAugust 13

    Community housing push to be tweaked after notice withdrawn

    Advocacy for community housing options in Dunedin will need to take a slightly different form after one approach was shelved.
    Grant Miller
    Community housing push to be tweaked after notice withdrawn
    Community housing push to be tweaked after notice withdrawn
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    DunedinAugust 13

    ORC to take the lead but up to landowner to dispose of bird flu-ridden fowl

    Many waste facilities in Otago are not up to standard to receive animals affected with bird flu.
    Steve Hepburn
    ORC to take the lead but up to landowner to dispose of bird flu-ridden fowl
    ORC to take the lead but up to landowner to dispose of bird flu-ridden fowl
    DunedinAugust 13

    Whole school loads into woolshed

    All the pupils at Lee Stream School got to load into a shipping container to experience wool.
    Laine Priestley
    Whole school loads into woolshed
    Whole school loads into woolshed
    DunedinAugust 13

    Collector's vintage treasures up for sale

    A Dunedin radio and television enthusiast's vision of opening a museum for vintage radios and televisions has turned to static.
    John Lewis
    Collector's vintage treasures up for sale
    Collector's vintage treasures up for sale
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    DunedinAugust 13

    ‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles

    More than 20 jobs are to be axed at WellSouth in a "dismaying" restructure which will gut services the south "cannot afford to lose".
    Matthew Littlewood
    ‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles
    ‘Infuriating’: WellSouth moves to cut more than 20 roles
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    DunedinAugust 13

    Man argues ‘principle and fairness’ in parking dispute with airport

    A Dunedin man is questioning the competence of Dunedin Airport management, saying he paid cash due to a faulty parking machine while those with no cash exited the carpark for free.
    Steve Hepburn
    Man argues ‘principle and fairness’ in parking dispute with airport
    Man argues ‘principle and fairness’ in parking dispute with airport
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    DunedinAugust 13

    Dealer’s drug trafficking busted by prison phone call to mum

    When a Dunedin drug trafficker was locked up, his desperation grew — so he enlisted the help of his mother.
    Rob Kidd
    Dealer’s drug trafficking busted by prison phone call to mum
    Dealer’s drug trafficking busted by prison phone call to mum