Huge Dunedin Lotto prize still unclaimed
One of two South Island multimillion-dollar Lotto prizes from the weekend has been picked up, in Christchurch, but the Dunedin one has yet to be claimed.
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Dunedin woman's killer denied parole again
Dunedin woman's killer denied parole again
A Dunedin man who used knives and a spade to murder his ex-girlfriend will remain locked up until he finds a suitable release facility.
Robber's midnight raid on liquor store with teen in tow
Robber's midnight raid on liquor store with teen in tow
An alleged liquor burglar with a teenage accomplice assaulted four officers and was pepper sprayed in his bid to resist arrest.
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How Dunedin teen transformed into a killer
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How Dunedin teen transformed into a killer
After a fortnight of evidence and more than two full days of jury deliberation, a 14-year-old Dunedin boy was cleared of murder, but found guilty of manslaughter.
Locks lopped off for good cause
Locks lopped off for good cause
A Dunedin man is rocking a clean-shaven lid after getting his "beautiful silver locks" chopped off for a good cause.
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$37.8 million for landfill fix
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$37.8 million for landfill fix
Dealing with threats to the environment from an old landfill on Dunedin’s coast could cost more than $10 million a year once work gets under way in earnest.
Hundreds of girls give it their all at sports event
Hundreds of girls give it their all at sports event
About 400 Otago pupils attended an all-girls sports day in Dunedin yesterday aimed at boosting female participation.
Alleged Cosy Dell Rd rapist appears in court
Alleged Cosy Dell Rd rapist appears in court
A man who allegedly broke into a Dunedin flat and raped a student will remain behind bars without plea.
Bloody mayhem as women cut by flying bottles at St Patrick's party
Bloody mayhem as women cut by flying bottles at St Patrick's party
Eight women received cuts to the head while partying when glass bottles were lobbed into the crowd at the annual Lake House St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Assaulted co-workers: police
Assaulted co-workers: police
A Dunedin man armed with a metal scaffolding pole went on a rampage against his colleagues after being told he could not drive a work car, police say.
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3000 Otago farms may need consents: report
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3000 Otago farms may need consents: report
Thousands of Otago farmers could be forced to apply for resource consent for everyday farm activities early next year.
Dunedin GP in sex case practising again
Dunedin GP back working after admitting sex with vulnerable patient
A doctor who had sex with a vulnerable and drug-dependent patient in his examination room is back working in medicine less than two years after he was banned from practising.
Road rage after crash
Road rage after crash
A Dunedin mother smashed another vehicle’s windows in an apparent road rage incident while her three children watched, police say.
Killer, 14, may be deported
Killer, 14, may be deported
A Dunedin 14-year-old found guilty of manslaughter after a stabbing at the bus hub may be deported, a court has heard.
Burned wallaby blamed on northern ‘interlopers’
Burned wallaby blamed on northern ‘interlopers’
Student "interlopers" are to blame for the burning of a wallaby during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dunedin, the University of Otago says.
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Musical an Uber cool ride
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Musical an Uber cool ride
A white van with the word "roadkill" plastered on its side is not the conventional venue for a musical, but is sure to make for a "once-in-a-lifetime Uber ride" for Dunedin audience members.
Death due to surgery delays
Death due to surgery delays
The root cause of a "fit and healthy" 74-year-old’s death has been identified as repeated surgery delays at Dunedin Hospital.
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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’
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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’
A video link showing two Dunedin City Council committee meetings was taken down for two days because of "potential legal concerns".
Dunedin vocal soloists deliver wide-ranging performances
Dunedin vocal soloists deliver wide-ranging performances
Dunedin's Octagon Ensemble offers performance opportunities to a variety of local classical musicians, and in recent years they have presented some excellent concerts with ensembles and soloists.
Skilful performance enhanced by sparing use of light, sound
Skilful performance enhanced by sparing use of light, sound
A Year and a Day follows Nathan, who has been cursed to skip said amount of time into the future once the clock strikes midnight.