Dunedin roads plagued by crashes over weekend
A vehicle's bonnet coming loose, smashing its windscreen while being driven on Dunedin's Northern Motorway, was among a series of traffic incidents in the city at the weekend.
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Disorder after refusal to serve woman alcohol
Disorder after refusal to serve woman alcohol
A woman who objected to a refusal to serve her alcohol in Dunedin, because of her level of intoxication, then became aggressive at the weekend, police said.
Risk fed-up hospital staff could take off
Risk fed-up hospital staff could take off
The threat of staff fleeing because of constant delays and uncertainty has been flagged as a high risk to the new Dunedin hospital project, the Otago Daily Times has learned.
Man doing runner runs out of breath
Man doing runner runs out of breath
A man seen climbing a fence into a commercial property in Dunedin ended up running out of breath when pursued by police.
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Effort aids youth mental health
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Effort aids youth mental health
One Dunedin teenager’s ultra-marathon effort over the weekend was made easier knowing it was all for youth mental health.
Children ‘fascinated’ by dinos
Children ‘fascinated’ by dinos
Some may argue there have been dinosaurs living in Mosgiel for years.
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‘More efficient’ system with parking enforcement tech
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‘More efficient’ system with parking enforcement tech
Parking officers in Dunedin could soon use vehicles fitted with cameras to help them enforce the rules.
‘Super stoked’ with sale
‘Super stoked’ with sale
Young Dunedin families scored bargains and stocked up on the essentials as hundreds flocked to the Edgar Centre for a pre-loved clothing sale over the weekend.
Upside down trouble
Upside down trouble
A police officer wraps caution tape around a car resting on its roof in the suburb of Dalmore in Dunedin yesterday.
Cars roll in 3-vehicle crash
Cars roll in 3-vehicle crash
Two cars rolled in a three-vehicle crash involving a barrier near Outram yesterday.
Region strikes it lucky again with another $5m+ win
Region strikes it lucky again with another $5m+ win
For the second week in a row, a winning Lotto ticket worth more than $5 million has been sold in the Dunedin area.
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Hope for skateboard lessons
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Hope for skateboard lessons
While admitting being "not the greatest skater" himself, a Dunedin businessman hopes his free skateboarding lessons for children will encourage others to pick up the sport.
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Families seek drug funding decision
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Families seek drug funding decision
Two Dunedin families are urging the government to fund a "life-changing" drug which may allow their chronically ill babies to have a more carefree childhood.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire failure spurs protest
Israel-Hamas ceasefire failure spurs protest
The collapse of a ceasefire in Gaza has spurred Dunedin’s Palestinian community and its supporters into action once again.
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Recognition ‘humbling’: supervisor
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Recognition ‘humbling’: supervisor
There are supervisors, and then there are super supervisors, such as Aniruddha Chatterjee.
Supportive to the end
Supportive to the end
Highlanders fans in The Zoo at Forsyth Barr Stadium support their team as they play the Queensland Reds on Saturday.
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
New school met old cool in Maori Hill as the class of 1958 were welcomed by today’s pupils.
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
People living with treatment-resistant depression are being given an opportunity to join a new medical trial, combining oral ketamine with a form of psychotherapy.
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
Has anything changed at Dunedin's bus hub since the stabbing of a teenager in May?