Collapse risk as gasworks chimney 'worse than thought'
Dunedin's historic gasworks chimney is in worse condition than first thought and at risk of collapse when work starts on pulling down its damaged top section, authorities say.
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Shock images show 3-D printed guns made in Oamaru
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Shock images show 3-D printed guns made in Oamaru
Startling new images of an array of 3-D printed firearms manufactured by an Oamaru man reveal the beginning of a booming illicit trade, experts warn.
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Pub owner claims ‘verbal abuse, racism’
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Pub owner claims ‘verbal abuse, racism’
A Dunedin pub owner has hit back at opposition to his liquor licence with allegations of "verbal abuse and racism".
Five fur seal pups found dead on beach: cause unknown
Five fur seal pups found dead on beach: cause unknown
Mystery surrounds the death of several fur seal pups at Blackhead Beach in Dunedin.
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Centenarian has had an ‘active, interesting, lovely life’
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Centenarian has had an ‘active, interesting, lovely life’
If anyone even hints of a suggestion that Bobbie Lister bears resemblance to a rusty old vintage car, watch out.
Missing man's 'backpack and dinghy found'
Missing man's 'backpack and dinghy found'
Searchers looking for a missing man around Otago Harbour have found a backpack and dinghy, it is understood.
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Mayor asks ORC to mull ‘attractive’ loop bus’ return
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Mayor asks ORC to mull ‘attractive’ loop bus’ return
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has made a pitch for the Otago Regional Council to consider returning an "attractive" loop bus to inner city streets.
'$3 billion' Otago inland port plan revealed
'$3 billion' Otago inland port plan revealed
Construction giant Calder Stewart has proposed a "$3 billion" solar-powered inland port it says will boost Otago’s export capacity and create hundreds of jobs.
Uni joins SAR to protect scholars
Uni joins SAR to protect scholars
During times of war, academics often become targets and suffer grave threats to their lives and liberty.
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Opening new McDonald’s ‘like having baby’
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Opening new McDonald’s ‘like having baby’
Two golden arches shone brightly over Green Island when the new McDonald’s restaurant opened its doors yesterday.
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Angry neighbour says students flashed wife
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Angry neighbour says OBHS students flashed wife
A Dunedin secondary school has responded to complaints of alleged anti-social behaviour by boys living at its hostel.
Alleged assault after request
Alleged assault after request
A man who was asked to move his car from blocking the road responded by allegedly pushing a woman and assaulting her husband.
Man accused of murder bid
Man accused of murder bid
A Dunedin man accused of attempted murder with a crossbow will not enter pleas until further evidence is provided to his lawyer.
First signs of life at hospital site
First signs of life at hospital site
Is this the first sign of life from the previously abandoned new Dunedin hospital project’s inpatient building?
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‘Enforcement action’ over supermarket rats possible
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‘Enforcement action’ over supermarket rats possible
Woolworths could be facing enforcement action for rats running rampant at its Dunedin South supermarket last year.
Unlicensed teen faces charges after flipping car
Unlicensed teen faces charges after flipping car
An unlicensed teenager who flipped her car near the Oval was left with minor injuries and facing potential charges.
Octagon on-leash dog rule popular
Octagon on-leash dog rule popular
Dog owners are now allowed to let their four-legged friends roam the Octagon — as long as they are on a leash.
Making tracks
Making tracks
Earthmoving machines get stuck into work laying down new tracks at Dunedin’s Rotary Park.
Car rolls near Oval
Car rolls near Oval
One person has minor injuries after a car rolled near the Oval in Dunedin.
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Protecting state house at cost of families: agency
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Protecting state house at cost of families: agency
Protecting Dunedin’s first tenanted state house could hamper Kāinga Ora’s ability to provide housing for those in need, the agency says.