Train riders nabbed
Two allegedly drunk men who climbed on a moving freight train were caught by police in Mosgiel early yesterday.
Dunedin
Dougal fetches $5500
Dougal fetches $5500
Proctor Auctions owner Ronnie Proctor will be waving farewell to one of his more unusual lots next month.
Peddling safety with side of brekkie
Peddling safety with side of brekkie
Alex Macmillan joins other riders at the annual Bike Breakfast at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday morning, after cycling in to town from St Leonards.
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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners
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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners
Banning wood burners to heat homes appears to be off the table, regional councillors having told staff it was a step too far to improve Otago’s air quality.
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In the market for cheaper prices
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In the market for cheaper prices
Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain on fresh produce should skip the supermarket queue and head for the farmers’ market, a study shows.
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Warning heritage status could hinder operations
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Warning heritage status could hinder operations
Adding a landmark Dunedin fire station to a list of heritage buildings could get in the way of firefighters doing their jobs, the council has been warned.
Fatal stabbing trial begins
Fatal stabbing trial begins
The trial of a 14-year-old accused of a fatal stabbing at Dunedin’s bus hub will begin today.
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Pipes’ state ‘not well understood’
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Pipes’ state ‘not well understood’
An investigation of some of Dunedin’s most critical pipes paints a sobering picture of ageing infrastructure at risk of failure.
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Cheesed off: ‘on all levels, a disaster’
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Cheesed off: ‘on all levels, a disaster’
An Otago principal is convinced prisoners are being fed better than her students, who have had to endure mac ’n’ cheese for several days straight.
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Navy commander embarking on retirement
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Navy commander embarking on retirement
A Dunedin woman who became the longest continuously-serving woman in the Royal New Zealand Navy is calling time on her "great adventure".
‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award
‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award
Dunedin-born opera star Jonathan Lemalu is launching a new scholarship in honour of his first music teacher.
In the pink
In the pink
A pink hue emanates from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin yesterday morning, as LED lamps help the grass grow.
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Meth in system allegedly caused crash
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Meth in system allegedly caused crash
A Mosgiel man had methamphetamine in his system, allegedly causing a fatal crash near Waimate.
Farmer saves day
Farmer saves day
A farmer saved the day by helping a stranded policeman on the Kilmog get his stuck patrol car out of the gravel.
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Ex-officer on cannabis charge
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Ex-officer on cannabis charge
A former police officer has been arrested for growing cannabis, a court has heard.
Farmer to rescue as copper comes a cropper
Farmer to rescue as copper comes a cropper
A farmer saved the day by helping a stranded policeman on the Kilmog get his stuck patrol car out of the gravel.
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Woman bitten in duck pond dust-up
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Woman bitten in duck pond dust-up
A dispute over feeding the ducks at the Dunedin Botanic Garden ended with one woman biting another, a court has heard.
Domino’s gets O Week takeaway message
Domino’s gets O Week takeaway message
A major international food chain was barred from an official O Week event over links to Israel.
Abandon Treaty Bill now, mayor says
Abandon Treaty Bill now, mayor says
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has urged the government to abandon the contentious Treaty Principles Bill, saying it would limit the Dunedin City Council’s ability to engage with Māori.
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Marae welcomes kaumātua to renovated flats
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Marae welcomes kaumātua to renovated flats
Elders at a Dunedin marae have a new place to call home with the completion of eight refurbished historical flats.