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Govt can deliver on hospital: Meager
The new Dunedin hospital project "remains important", the government’s new advocate for the South Island says.
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Full-dome film getting global recognition
Full-dome film getting global recognition
A thrilling fusion of art, animation and technology by two Dunedin film-makers has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide.
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
The Dunedin City Council has declined to talk about when an investigation delving into some of its financial reporting might be finished.
Teen caught with weapon
Teen caught with weapon
A teenager with a set of knuckle dusters in his bag received a warning from police after he was caught taking them into the Dunedin Courthouse.
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
United States President Donald Trump signed a blizzard of divisive presidential orders as he was sworn in for a historic second term yesterday.
Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
The death of an active and popular member of University of Otago’s psychology department has left the team there with a "huge hole" in it, fellow staff say.
Bickering on the beach
Bickering on the beach
Tensions flared recently as a New Zealand fur seal and a sea lion brawled over a prime stretch of beach at Harington Point, on the Otago Peninsula.
Arrest made after bail breached: police
Arrest made after bail breached: police
A Mosgiel mother driving with her two young children in the car, was arrested at a traffic stop after breaching her bail conditions by allegedly driving drunk.
Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham
Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham
Two masked armed men kicked down a Caversham’s household’s front door before demanding drugs and money, police say.
Two claim to own car
Two claim to own car
A disagreement over the rightful ownership of a Subaru allegedly sold to two Dunedin people boiled over when a man attacked the car with a hammer and screwdriver.
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Yacht with storied history docks at port
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Yacht with storied history docks at port
A piece of maritime history will be docked in Port Chalmers for the next two weeks.
Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner
Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner
A South Dunedin boarding house fire which killed Christopher Paul Bonisch in 2022, appears to have been started by the 51-year-old himself.
Long wait for housing in city ends in move to Chch
Long wait for housing in city ends in move to Chch
A large homeless family sent to Dunedin as refugees from Syria seven years ago have given up on the city.
Group allegedly impersonate police on Three Mile Hill
Group allegedly impersonate police on Three Mile Hill
People trying to pass off a 1989 Ford Telstar as a police car ensured a chaotic night for the public on Dunedin's Three Mile Hill last night.
New health minister declines ‘ODT’ interview
New health minister declines ‘ODT’ interview
The minister in charge of overseeing the new Dunedin hospital project has declined to speak to the Otago Daily Times.
Teen caught taking knuckledusters into court
Teen caught taking knuckledusters into court
A teenager with a set of knuckledusters lying at the bottom of his bag received a warning from police after he was caught taking them into court.
Vehicle attacked amid car sale confusion
Vehicle attacked amid car sale confusion
A disagreement over the rightful ownership of a car allegedly sold to two Dunedin people boiled over after a man attacked the vehicle with a hammer and screwdriver.
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Fairweather moving north to ‘well-respected club’
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Fairweather moving north to ‘well-respected club’
Swimming New Zealand chief executive Steve Johns believes it will be a smooth transition for Dunedin world champion Erika Fairweather as she departs for northern waters.
Dunedin-born director nominated for Bafta
Dunedin-born director nominated for Bafta
An animated children’s film by a Dunedin-born director has been nominated for an award at this year’s British Academy Film Awards.
Breath test 3.5 times over legal limit as mother breaches bail
Breath test 3.5 times over legal limit as mother breaches bail
A Mosgiel mother with her two young children in the car was arrested at a traffic stop, after breaching her bail conditions by driving, allegedly while drunk.