Attempted robbery at Fairfield takeaways
Attempted robbery at Fairfield takeaways
Police are investigating the robbery or attempted robbery of a Fairfield takeaway outlet this evening.
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More window breaking in Dunedin
More window breaking in Dunedin
Police are looking for a woman after rocks or stones were reportedly thrown and a window was broken at a building in Kaikorai Valley Rd, Dunedin tonight.
Reports of firearm prompt police callout
Reports of firearm prompt police callout
Reports of a man possibly in possession of a firearm prompted a police callout in Dunedin this evening.
Cases of damaged windows thought to be linked
Cases of damaged windows thought to be linked
Police investigating damage to windows at three Dunedin commercial premises at the weekend believe the incidents are linked.
Water safety knowledge wellspring
Water safety knowledge wellspring
Former navy diver Rob Hewitt, who once survived 75 hours alone at sea, last week strongly endorsed a University of Otago research programme which aims to cut drowning deaths.
Chimney fire renders home unlivable
Chimney fire renders home unlivable
A Ranfurly family has been rendered homeless after a chimney fire.
Sale aids hopes for a theatre
Sale aids hopes for a theatre
When it came to selling some of the weirdest of the pre-loved theatrical costumes at the weekend, the score was initially 2-1 to the buyers.
Mindful focus on World Juggling Day
Mindful focus on World Juggling Day
Juggling for 11 years has taught Miguel Nitis plenty, including how to relax more effectively.
Ranfurly home hit by fire
Ranfurly home hit by fire
A family had to find alternative accommodation after an A-frame house at Caulfield St, Ranfurly, was hit by fire today.
Windows broken at three Dunedin businesses
Windows broken at three Dunedin businesses
Police are treating three cases of windows in Dunedin business premises being damaged as related, though have ruled out a firearm as the cause of the damage.
Cost main factor in ‘fizzy’ drink sales
Cost main factor in ‘fizzy’ drink sales
Ideas gleaned from an international study can help New Zealand counter the adverse health impact of sugary drinks, a Dunedin academic says.
Disabled youth travellers studied
Disabled youth travellers studied
Better meeting the holiday needs of families with disabled children will also bring wider benefits to Dunedin's tourist industry, PhD student Fathimath Shiraani says.
Businessman's quest for society
New home bid 'halfway' there
Dunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall still hopes to help the Dunedin Fire Brigade Restoration Society find a new, central city home.
Fulbright awards for graduates
Fulbright awards for graduates
Henry Benson-Pope is among seven University of Otago graduates who have gained Fulbright graduate awards to undertake further study in the United States.
Scientist: maar not only 'outstanding' site
Scientist: maar not only 'outstanding' site
Concerns about protecting ancient fossils at Foulden Maar are also highlighting the need to protect other outstanding Otago landscape features, a Dunedin paleontologist says.
Taking the message to Tonga
Taking the message to Tonga
Pupils at the Maamaloa Primary School in Tonga learn more about climate change through a Dunedin-linked educational trip, which began this week.
Prof says military spending comes with independent policy
Prof says military spending comes with independent policy
Spending more than $1billion to buy five new Super Hercules aircraft reflects the price of New Zealand having an independent foreign policy, Prof Robert Patman says.
High reported rate of Legionnaires' in NZ: study
High reported rate of Legionnaires' in NZ: study
Research showing New Zealand has three times as many Legionnaires' cases as previously reported also has big implications for improved treatment of the disease.
Otago-Southland low on Legionnaires' list
Otago-Southland low on Legionnaires' list
New Zealand has three times as many Legionnaires' cases as previously reported, but Otago-Southland has among the second lowest rates of the disease in the country.
Car and cyclist collide
Car and cyclist collide
A female cyclist was conscious and apparently escaped serious injury after a collision between a car and her bicycle, near the corner of Hillside Rd and Andersons Bay Rd, Dunedin, about 7.05pm yesterday.