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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
The next freedom camping season in Dunedin is set to have a reduced emphasis on enforcement, following strong compliance with rules.
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DCC accused of hindering development
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DCC accused of hindering development
The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin.
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum was lit up a Jetstar orange last night, marking the return of direct international flights between Queensland and Dunedin.
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".
Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case
Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case
The case of a social media influencer accused of poisoning her baby contains so many medical documents her solicitor had to hire specialist staff, a magistrate has heard.
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Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'
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Man on domestic violence charges kicked kitten 'like rugby ball'
A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten.
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
An Otago man whose reckless driving caused the death of his partner has been back before the court on more driving crimes.
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
A man left two young boys on a beach with a loaded rifle while he went off fishing and drinking.
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
The Minister for Ethnic Communities says he was "appalled" by a Destiny Church march on Saturday which was neither "Kiwi, nor Christian".
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
A woman has appeared in the Dunedin District Court charged with manslaughter in relation to a six-year-old.
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
A woman in residential care lay dead in her room for two days before anyone noticed, while music was heard playing on her computer.
Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension
Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension
A senior lawyer with more than 30 years of good conduct has been convicted of driving with excess breath alcohol and, only three weeks later, of driving while suspended.
Retirement village 'terribly saddened' after body found
Retirement village 'terribly saddened' after body found
The retirement village where Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls disappeared from says it is "terribly saddened" by the news police have found a body.
Crypto-trader denies killing her mother over money
Crypto-trader denies killing her mother over money
A woman killed in her Wellington home kept bags of money containing thousands of dollars in cash hidden around her house, including $50,000 in her freezer.
Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction
Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction
All Blacks and Blues winger Caleb Clarke has been discharged without conviction for dangerous driving.
Police cop drunken abuse after driver pulled over
Police cop drunken abuse after driver pulled over
A Dunedin woman was caught driving nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit and abused police after being pulled over.
Attempt to steal over $600 of groceries falls short: police
Attempt to steal over $600 of groceries falls short: police
A Dunedin shoplifter with expensive taste was arrested after attempting to plunder more than $600 worth of groceries from an upmarket supermarket.
Speeding teens not wearing seatbelts
Speeding teens not wearing seatbelts
Four teenagers were discovered not wearing any seatbelts after being stopped for speeding by police in Dunedin.
Drunk driver stopped in middle of road, found with meth utensils: police
Drunk driver stopped in middle of road, found with meth utensils: police
A drunk Dunedin driver was spotted travelling well below the speed limit before stopping in the middle of a road, police say.
Retro video store standing strong
Retro video store standing strong
When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.