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Parking free due to tech problem
Malfunctioning parking technology has sometimes needlessly turned customers away from Dunedin's Wall Street Mall, adding to traffic congestion in the city centre, a frustrated retailer says.
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Southerner trips returning for 4 days
Southerner trips returning for 4 days
A passenger rail experience between Dunedin and Christchurch will be revived next year for four days, and perhaps more down the line.
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Fashion show on track to being ‘super cool’
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Fashion show on track to being ‘super cool’
Dunedin's premier fashion show is making its way back to the train tracks, and the designers who will have work displayed have been chosen.
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Plastic-melting fire prompts evacuation
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Plastic-melting fire prompts evacuation
A witness described molten plastic as "dripping down the stairway" while tenants evacuated from a fire in a central Dunedin building.
No conviction for ‘Cosy Dell Creeper’
No conviction for ‘Cosy Dell Creeper’
The man dubbed the "Cosy Dell Creeper", whose underwear thefts terrorised female students, can never be named.
‘Dropping prices’ to attract renters
‘Dropping prices’ to attract renters
Some Dunedin landlords have resorted to dropping prices on some older and previously overpriced student flats to get them rented for the coming year, a landlord says.
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
Dunedin's predicted drop of nearly 30% in cruise ship numbers could have a significant impact on the city’s tourism economy, Port Otago’s boss says.
Company apologises over leaked email
Company apologises over leaked email
A destination management company that works with cruise lines has apologised over the leaking of an internal email that criticised the company that books train tickets for the Taieri Gorge train trip.
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is ‘‘misleading’’ the public about the city council’s focus on essential work, a councillor says.
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Presbyterian Support Otago's Steph Finnie (left) and Jollene Warrington help Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich unload donations from Cliff the Ambulance.
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
Going without medication, insurance and doctor’s visits are a few ways Otago seniors are attempting to manage rising living costs.
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Firefighters swarmed the Octagon this afternoon, after reports of a fire on the top floor of a central Dunedin building.
More theft charges
More theft charges
An alleged Mosgiel porch pirate will have her second day in court this month, as she faces charges of stealing bank cards and mail.
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting during Dublin riots
A Dunedin shooting victim and former Green Party candidate has been arrested in Ireland after allegedly looting a shoe store during mass riots in Dublin last year.
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving.
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Junior School Prizegiving
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Junior School Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Kaikorai Valley College 2024 junior prizegiving. Year 9: Nader Aldouss, 1st Place in pe: "moving, moving, moving" and "sports academy",...
Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving.
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
Dunedin's first ram-raid in years involved an allegedly stolen car ploughing its way through a centre city mall in its busiest time of the year.
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Kaikorai Valley College 2024 senior prizegivingYear 11 Awards: Lucas Bain, diligence in English, mathematics, physical education,...
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
A Dunedin city councillor has slammed colleagues who supported a 6-4 vote to commercially lease the top floor of the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex as ‘‘short-sighted’’.