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    'Aggressive and confrontational' teen pepper-sprayed during arrest

    A speeding Dunedin teenager was pepper-sprayed after allegedly becoming ‘‘aggressive and confrontational’’ with police.

    Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin

    Jimmy Barnes performs at Dunedin's Regent Theatre in 2017. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin

    If Jimmy Barnes had his way, Dunedin may have been able to claim him as one of its own.

    Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at cop station

    Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at Dunedin cop station

    A man removed his hoodie to reveal Mongrel Mob insignia before smashing the front door of a Dunedin police station, police allege.

    Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: Samuel Rillistone / RNZ

    Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

    Southeast Asia storm death toll tops 600

    A mosque stands at an area hit by deadly flash floods in Palembayan in Indonesia's West Sumatra...

    Southeast Asia storm death toll tops 600

    The death toll has mounted to more than 600 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia.

    Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze

    People pay tributes to victims of the fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, in Tai Po,&nbsp...

    Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze

    Thousands have turned out to pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years.

    Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

    Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour's new GP loan proposal is "a bit confused" and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector.

    One dead in crash north of Dunedin

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    One dead in crash north of Dunedin

    One person has died following a serious crash north of Dunedin on Saturday night.

    Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

    Abdul Ahmadi appears for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

    Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

    A jailed Christchurch chop shop boss who received $800,000 in stolen cars now looks set to lose millions in property as a result.

    'Colossal' cost of crime cameras

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    'Colossal' cost of crime cameras

    Community-owned high-tech cameras were used to catch suspects in two killings, but the volunteer group involved cannot afford to keep running the crime fighting kit.

    High leave balances owing for doctors

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    High leave balances owing for doctors

    A public hospital doctor is owed $1.27 million in annual leave while many more are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for leave they have been unable to take.

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    Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

    Santa greets the crowd during the annual Santa Parade along George St yesterday.

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    Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

    A spit of rain did nothing to deter throngs of festive folk lining Dunedin’s main drag to catch a glimpse of the big man himself.

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    Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

    "Once the soil has been identified with lead in it, or contaminants in it, that’s when a plan...

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    Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

    Developments have stalled in Dunedin while the city council awaits urgent guidance about interpreting soil contamination rules, a surveying firm planner says.

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    ‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

    Michael Laws. Photo: supplied

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    ‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

    Changing "ideologies" at the Otago Regional Council have prompted a strategic review, labelled poor governance by one councillor.

    Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’

    Kate Aynsley's gun likely went off by accident as she either fell or fumbled in steep, slippery...

    Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’

    The death of a Dunedin hunter in rugged West Otago terrain was a terrible accident, a coroner has found.

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    Athletes carry torch as Games approach

    Holding the Torch of Hope on Saturday are (from left) Debbie Kennedy, Senior Sergeant Bruce Benn...

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    Athletes carry torch as Games approach

    Dunedin police officers teamed with some of Otago’s top athletes to usher the Special Olympics National Summer Games’ Flame of Hope through the city on Saturday.

    Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

    Alkino Adrenata, 12, of Dunedin, makes a splash while competing in the 8-12-year-old category as...

    Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

    A splash so big it nearly touched the ceiling of Moana Pool has landed one competitor in Dunedin a step closer to being crowned world manu champion.

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    Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

    Photo: Getty Images

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    Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

    A drive by the Dunedin City Council to phase out single-use coffee cups at several facilities has run into a commercial obstacle.

    Lotto 2538

    Lotto 2538

    Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw

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    ‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

    On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, on the corner of Prince Albert...

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    ‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

    The owner of an embattled South Dunedin pub says he feels "immense relief" about being granted a liquor licence after others failed.
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      Notable building to go, ‘soul’ to remain

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