Spiked driver carried on with punctured tyres
A motorist trying to evade police had his tyres spiked several times north of Dunedin but continued to drive before he was arrested in Palmerston this afternoon.
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
A man who allegedly stole about $2000 worth of items ranging from cosmetics to camping gear from Dunedin businesses was found carrying a knife.
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
Health Minister Simeon Brown has been accused of being "disingenuous" and "doubling down" after claiming the new Dunedin hospital was not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000
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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000
Costs relating to a secret inquiry at the Dunedin City Council, and any necessary follow-up, have climbed above $300,000.
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
An agitated patient assaulted two security guards and smashed a computer at Dunedin Hospital before being arrested police say.
'Party poopers': DCC snuffs out fireworks return
'Party poopers': DCC snuffs out fireworks return
Any hopes fireworks would return to Dunedin's New Year's Eve celebrations this year have been shot down.
Central city bus loop under consideration
Central city bus loop under consideration
Dunedin councillors are considering a push to bring back a central city bus loop — despite warnings from staff the concept has little chance of success.
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
Recycling, reclaiming a bit of history and getting a flute-playing employee out of the office was the goal when an old gasworks water tank was converted into a functioning kiosk.
Injury no barrier for dodge ball team
Injury no barrier for dodge ball team
A crutch is not the trophy Dunedin dodge ball player Joel Anderson was hoping to take home from the sport’s national championships.
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
A Dunedin drug dealer, previously heralded for his rehabilitation efforts, is in trouble again for similar crimes.
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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings
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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings
A high-powered committee has been formed to reverse the University of Otago’s slide in the world rankings.
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Change to SH88 possible
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Change to SH88 possible
A proposed roading rejig around Dunedin’s new hospital could feature a pivotal change to the highway network in the central city.
Unmet needs driving truancy
Unmet needs driving truancy
New Zealand’s under-resourced education system is struggling to meet the diverse needs of autistic pupils, and research shows it is the reason behind their high absenteeism rates.
Farm shed blaze probed
Farm shed blaze probed
An investigation will be held after a fire caused "extensive damage" to a farm shed in Otakou yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) says.
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
A Dunedin choreographer was in shock when she found out her crew had qualified for the "Olympics of hip-hop".
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
Work will begin next week to deconstruct part of the Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s chimney which poses an "imminent risk" to public safety, the city council says.
Relaxing read
Relaxing read
It was good old-fashioned page-turners that got Albany St flatmates Mason O’Connell, Finn Lawrey and Sophie Hence out on to their porch for a bit of quiet RnR when the sun came out yesterday.
Difficult subject material does not detract from quality
Difficult subject material does not detract from quality
Astrid is hard work.
'I decline': Chopper robbery accused rejects lawyer
'I decline': Chopper robbery accused rejects lawyer
A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper will be in prison for another two months after failing to engage with health assessors.
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Business South draws flak on stance
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Business South draws flak on stance
Business South has been called "irresponsible and short-sighted" after rejecting an invitation to join Dunedin’s carbon zero alliance amid concerns the council’s plans are too ambitious.