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Cycleway accident reminder to stay vigilant, share path: user
Two people who were left with moderate injuries after a biking accident on the harbour cycle trail served as a reminder to stay vigilant and share the path, a cyclist says....
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Short-term pain likely result of in-house water delivery
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Short-term pain likely result of in-house water delivery
It may be a case of short-term pain for long-term gain.
Health star system having ‘mixed effects’
Health star system having ‘mixed effects’
The "health star" ratings for food have been treated with scepticism in new research which argues they have not necessarily led to healthier habits.
Artworks removed from hospital
Artworks removed from hospital
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has removed displayed artwork by Dunedin artist John Middleditch from the walls of Dunedin Hospital and decided not to display any of his work in the new...
Arrest after violence at gathering
Arrest after violence at gathering
A show of support for a Dunedin-born Palestinian teenager yesterday was marred by violence when a passer-by shoved two men to the ground, stomping on one of them.
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Water bills set to double — ‘they ain’t paying enough’
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Water bills set to double — ‘they ain’t paying enough’
Water bills for Dunedin ratepayers appear set to more than double over a decade to an average exceeding $4200 a year.
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Court hears details of threats to ‘snitch’
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Court hears details of threats to ‘snitch’
A 13-year-old messaged a friend that he planned to "f... up" a snitch on the day he fatally stabbed another teen at the Dunedin bus hub, a court has heard.
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Opposition to DropKicks’ bar licence application dismissed
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Opposition to DropKicks’ bar licence application dismissed
A student alcohol-harm reduction group’s concerns about a planned new bar and live music venue have been dismissed.
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Cafe’s first oysters of season sold out in minutes
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Cafe’s first oysters of season sold out in minutes
It took a mere 15 minutes for three dozen oysters to fly out the door when Best Cafe’s initial haul of the shellfish was delivered late yesterday afternoon.
Caretaker’s 30-year stint at school ending
Caretaker’s 30-year stint at school ending
When Ken Pearson offered to fix the lighting at Sacred Heart School, he never thought it would lead him to being the school’s caretaker for 30 years.
Search after man injured in Balaclava
Search after man injured in Balaclava
Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another, causing injuries, in the Dunedin suburb of Balaclava.
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.
Driver sped 'directly towards' officers laying spikes: police
Driver sped 'directly towards' officers laying spikes: police
A fleeing driver sped ‘‘directly towards’’ two officers laying down road spikes, forcing them to jump out of the way to avoid being hit, police say.
‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
People poured into the Edgar Centre and the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale raised more than $100,000 at the weekend.
Alleged burglar arrested while at hospital
Alleged burglar arrested while at hospital
An alleged burglar who injured himself breaking into a North Dunedin house was later found by police receiving treatment in hospital.
Post-row spirit still strong
Post-row spirit still strong
Ukrainians will never give up fighting for their country despite comments from the President of the United States, a Dunedin-based Ukrainian says.
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
A "perfect Dunedin day" set the stage for local children to run, bike and swim their way around Mosgiel.
Passion project Phillipps' final album
Passion project Phillipps' final album
The Chills' final album was late frontman Martin Phillipps' mission to render his songs as he originally "heard them in his head".
Slip to close Blueskin Rd for weeks
Slip to close Blueskin Rd for weeks
A slip on Blueskin Rd above Careys Bay will close the road for more than a month while the damage is repaired.
Car ploughs into house after wrong pedal hit
Car ploughs into house after wrong pedal hit
A 76-year-old woman ‘‘ploughed into the side’’ of a Dunedin property after hitting the accelerator instead of the brake, police say.