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Verlaines drummer admits drunken texts
A Dunedin drummer has admitted drunkenly sending "nonsensical" texts to his former partner in breach of a court order.
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.
Man wanted over Dunedin seagull death arrested
Man wanted over Dunedin seagull death arrested
A man wanted for allegedly killing a seagull in the Octagon has been arrested.
Sex charges after ‘creepy massage’
Sex charges after ‘creepy massage’
A girl claims a Dunedin man gave her "a creepy massage" and offered to buy her a vape if she kept it a secret.
Fears uni funding lifeline to be cut
Fears uni funding lifeline to be cut
The University of Otago could be staring down the barrel of significant job cuts amid fears the government is about to cut a funding lifeline, an advocate has warned.
History in the making
History in the making
Having an opinion has never been a problem for a Dunedin student who has gained a top-level scholarship in history — and he still has two more years of school left.
Severe thunderstorms expected in the South
Severe thunderstorms expected in the South
Parts of the South, including Dunedin, could be in for a soaking after a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by MetService.
Price creep likely to blow $1.88b budget, source says
Price creep likely to blow $1.88b budget, source says
Despite a government commitment to stick to budget, the new Dunedin hospital is bound to cost more than $1.88 billion, sources say.
'Disturbing' Moana Pool peeping left young victims devastated
'Disturbing' Moana Pool peeping left young victims devastated
A Canterbury businessman who spied on two children getting changed at a Dunedin swimming pool will pay the victims $750.
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Different streams for DCC water funding
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Different streams for DCC water funding
An allocation of government money connected to Three Waters in Dunedin has ended up being rather different from the city council’s initial application.
Earthquake resistance worries for hospital
Earthquake resistance worries for hospital
There are serious concerns about the earthquake-resistant status of the new Dunedin hospital project, a city councillor warns.
To the letter
To the letter
Members of the Mosgiel Rotary Club clean the Mosgiel sign yesterday morning.
'Pretty incompetent': Eight bumped from flight to Dunedin
'Pretty incompetent': Eight bumped from flight to Dunedin
Eight passengers had to be bumped from a flight packed with students travelling to Dunedin because the plane was too heavy.
$1m union cafe makeover
$1m union cafe makeover
The University of Otago Union cafe Auahi Ora is getting a major million-dollar makeover.
Marae welcomes newcomers
Marae welcomes newcomers
University of Otago students and whanau visit Ōtākou Marae yesterday for a powhiri welcoming them to the university.
Columba housing colourful sports fans
Columba housing colourful sports fans
Columba College students dressed in wacky outfits in their house colours celebrated their sports day at the Caledonian Ground yesterday.
Rough landing at Taieri
Rough landing at Taieri
Police say a light aircraft was forced to make a rough landing at the Taieri Aerodrome after a wheel collapsed.
This table reserved - for Harrison and friends
This table reserved - for Harrison and friends
Harrison Carter can finally sit with his friends at lunchtime, thanks to the kindness of a Dunedin secondary school student.
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Challenging conditions for fundraiser
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Challenging conditions for fundraiser
A pair of firefighters were feeling the heat on Saturday.
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Distinguished Māori leader David Ellison has died. He was 88.