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Developers slate cost increases as off-putting
Dunedin developers will still be put off from building new homes despite a council compromise to phase-in a steep increase in charges, a planner says.
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Evening of food, rail and stars
Evening of food, rail and stars
Most of us have heard of Stars in Their Eyes, Dancing with the Stars, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.
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Man apologises after outburst during debate on lobbying for Bill
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Man apologises after outburst during debate on lobbying for Bill
A man who interrupted a Dunedin City Council committee meeting with an outburst during a debate about Israel has apologised.
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Student jailed for rape at hall
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Student jailed for rape at hall
A Dunedin student who raped a woman in their hall of residence has been jailed after initially claiming he was the victim.
Octacan support ‘huge’
Octacan support ‘huge’
Winter support for those in need is in the can following yesterday’s annual Octacan campaign.
More than alcohol the issue — owner
More than alcohol the issue — owner
A North Dunedin liquor store owner says his business has been hit by students consuming less alcohol.
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
A former Dunedin resident and budding beauty pageant contestant will be competing for the elusive top spot in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant five months after giving birth.
Davies too busy in 2023 for hospital
Davies too busy in 2023 for hospital
The high-powered troubleshooter brought in to fix Dunedin’s plagued hospital build previously quit the project because he was too busy with his day job.
Albatrosses have their day
Albatrosses have their day
A northern royal albatross (toroa) chick sits on a nest at Dunedin’s Royal Albatross Centre at Harington Point, yesterday, the sixth annual World Albatross Day.
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Woman rammed car after argument; admits drink-driving
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Woman rammed car after argument; admits drink-driving
A Dunedin woman has admitted drunkenly ramming a car after an argument spiralled out of control, a court has heard.
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Call to control pets as kaka numbers grow
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Call to control pets as kaka numbers grow
Residents in certain areas of wider Dunedin are being urged to keep their cats and dogs "under control", as the city’s population of kākā continues to grow.
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
The University of Otago is back in the top 200 of world-ranked institutions in a major rankings table — and the vice-chancellor credits the work of staff and students.
Chills and thrills in midwinter dip
Chills and thrills in midwinter dip
King’s High School year 13 students brave the cold and take a dip at Dunedin’s St Clair’s Beach for their annual midwinter swim. Head prefect Seva Solomatenko, 17, said the tradition was something...
Luxon plays down Cook Islands funding pause
Luxon plays down Cook Islands funding pause
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has down-played a pause of nearly $20 million in funding to the Cook Islands during his second day of his trip to China.
Man arrested after fight left six injured
Man arrested after fight left six injured
Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man after a fight in Tahuna on Wednesday night left six people injured.
'I will kill you all': Shoplifter's threat while carrying child
'I will kill you all': Shoplifter's threat while carrying child
A brazen shoplifter embarked on a lengthy crime spree that involved her carrying a small child while stealing clothing, threatening to stab those who tried to stop her, and striking a worker.
Iranian nuclear sites attacked as missile hits Israeli hospital
Iranian nuclear sites attacked as missile hits Israeli hospital
Israel struck a key Iranian nuclear site and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital, as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the US would join Israel in air strikes.
Farm swaps milk for cow cuddles
Farm swaps milk for cow cuddles as floods and food prices take toll
Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its cows and instead charge visitors to cuddle them.
Police release CCTV of missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls
Police release CCTV of missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls
Police have released new CCTV footage of missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls from when she was last seen just over two weeks ago.
Mushroom murderer was genuinely unwell, lawyer argues
Mushroom murderer was genuinely unwell, lawyer argues
Accused killer Erin Patterson was genuinely unwell and not faking illness in the days after serving a deadly beef Wellington lunch, her barrister has argued.