Additional carparks get the thumbs up
Additional carparks get the thumbs up
Parking changes opposed by a former Dunedin mayor have been given the nod by the council’s infrastructure committee.
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Brakes put on move to review bike lanes
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Brakes put on move to review bike lanes
A tandem effort from Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich and Cr Lee Vandervis sought to put a spoke in the wheel of cycleways spending.
Rescue chopper touches down in Dunedin park
Rescue chopper touches down in Dunedin park
A rescue helicopter has landed in Dunedin's Mornington Park this morning as part of a medical response.
Workmates ‘sickened’ by Moana Pool peeping
Workmates ‘sickened’ by Moana Pool peeping
A Canterbury businessman who spied on two naked children at a Dunedin pool has "sickened" his workmates.
'Valuable' medals stolen in raid on Dunedin home
'Valuable' medals stolen in raid on Dunedin home
Police are calling for CCTV footage as they investigate the theft of a haul of "valuable" medals from a central Dunedin home.
Service options will affect passengers, fares
Service options will affect passengers, fares
Children may no longer get a free ride and passengers going to Port Chalmers or Mosgiel might be asked to pay more if a shakeup to the region’s bus services goes ahead.
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Dunedin man had hundreds of pairs of stolen undies
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Dunedin man had hundreds of pairs of stolen undies
A Dunedin underwear thief was found with hundreds of pairs of men’s briefs when police searched his home, a court has heard.
Flight mishaps: When can you claim compensation?
Flight mishaps: When can you claim compensation?
If you or your bags are off-loaded because the plane you are on is too full to take off, what exactly are your rights?
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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy
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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy
The government is sending mixed messages in its approach to truancy as southern regions have had funding cut for school attendance officers, a Southland principal says.
Passenger irate still waiting for luggage two days on
Passenger irate still waiting for luggage two days on
Passengers on a flight from Auckland to Dunedin are still waiting for their luggage two days on.
Gas smell triggered mass evacuations
Gas smell triggered mass evacuations
Staff and students were evacuated for about an hour on Wednesday afternoon from the University of Otago medical and dental schools after a strong smell of gas spread through the buildings. They were...
Capturing movement
Capturing movement
Geraldine artist John Badcock paints an expressionist depiction of the Dunedin Railway Station from lower Stuart St yesterday.
Arrest over seagull death
Arrest over seagull death
A man wanted for allegedly killing a seagull in central Dunedin has been arrested.
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Ex-city producer wins Bafta best doco gong
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Ex-city producer wins Bafta best doco gong
A Bafta-winning producer says her journey to the prestigious award began with her first job at Dunedin’s local news station.
Dougal the donkey up for grabs
Dougal the donkey up for grabs
Cheap to feed, considerate of noise, tidy and "quite cute" — Dougal the donkey would be a welcome addition to any home.
Bragging rights for Studholme
Bragging rights for Studholme over Arana
Bragging rights were up for grabs in an unsanctioned tug o’ war between rival halls at University of Otago’s sports day yesterday.
Call for ongoing funds to battle pines
Call for ongoing funds to battle pines
A $500,000 boost to fight wilding pines in Otago is a welcome "start", Otago Regional Council chairwoman Cr Gretchen Robertson says.
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Transport cuts behind ORC rates drop plan
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Transport cuts behind ORC rates drop plan
Reduced spending on public transport has contributed to a considerable rates break for next year, an Otago Regional Council staff report says.
Inter-hall competitions
Inter-hall competitions
The University of Otago halls of residence had their annual sports day at Logan Park yesterday.
Alleged shoplifter swiped goods worth $2500 in Dunedin spree
Alleged shoplifter swiped goods worth $2500 in Dunedin spree
An alleged recidivist shoplifter was nabbed by police after leaving a more than $2500 trail of theft around Dunedin over the past month.