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Bus bike rack night restriction

Bus bike rack night restriction

There will be a temporary night-time restriction on the use of bike racks on Dunedin and Queenstown buses from this Saturday after NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) issued a safety notice.

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'Not friendly': Council's heritage process panned

Homeowner Vaughn Malkin, of Belleknowes, says there has been no equal partnership after the...

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'Not friendly': Council's heritage process panned

A "shotgun" approach to heritage is forcing Dunedin homeowners to have their properties listed against their will, a concerned resident says.

Photographer in homeless man mystery comes forward

The anonymous photographer who helped raise hundreds of dollars for a homeless Dunedin man is revealing his identity in a bid to continue to honour him after his death.

Pensioner blows over limit after crashing into parked car

The driver was more than four times the legal limit, police say. Photo: ODT files

Pensioner blows over limit after crashing into parked car

A Dunedin pensioner three times over the limit allegedly crashed into a parked car while trying remove his own from blocking a driveway.

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Alcohol concerns at charity show

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Alcohol concerns at charity show

Police say it would be "inappropriate and harmful" to allow alcohol to be sold at a Dunedin charity event raising money for suicide awareness.

Man found on bus after custody mistake

A man has been re-arrested while on a bus to Waikouaiti after being incorrectly released from custody, Dunedin police have confirmed.

Plea to fix turning lane after sign hit again

Hobby Lord's managing director Liam O'Neil with part of the business signage that has been ripped...

Plea to fix turning lane after sign hit again

"We've told them again and again and again. Fix it, please just fix it."

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ORC offer of role in water review on table

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ORC offer of role in water review on table

An offer for the Otago Regional Council to play a role in the review of the national direction for freshwater management remains on the table, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says.

Bowling Club wins big in global competition

A pioneering Dunedin eatery's mission to provide healthy meals to the community at a minimal cost has received global recognition and a financial boost.

Students sceptical of alcohol policy changes

Dunedin's Castle St is well known for hosting huge street parties. Photo: Twitter / @doryrempsey ...

Otago students sceptical of alcohol policy changes

University of Otago students are sceptical proposed changes to Dunedin's Local Alcohol Policy will do anything to lower rates of hazardous drinking.

$146k sought in backdated funding for hospital campaign

Cliff the ambulance makes its way around the Octagon. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

$146k sought in backdated funding for hospital campaign

Council staff have added a last-minute item to today’s DCC meeting agenda, asking councillors to approve $146,099 for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign.

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Senate to mull request to exclude organisations

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Senate to mull request to exclude organisations

A proposal asking the University of Otago not to do business with any organisations trading with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories comes before the senate body today.

Dunedin embraces Heathrow take on 3-minute hugs

Extended farewells are encouraged at London’s Heathrow Airport, unlike the three-minute limit at...

Dunedin embraces Heathrow take on 3-minute hugs

They say any publicity is good publicity — even if one of the world’s largest airports appears to be mocking Dunedin Airport’s new signs limiting hug times to three minutes.

Tunnel Beach walking track reopening date unclear: Doc

Tunnel Beach remains closed due to landslips over the track. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Tunnel Beach walking track reopening date unclear: Doc

The Department of Conservation (Doc) is seeking specialist engineering advice at Tunnel Beach where slips are keeping the popular walking track and beach closed.

End in sight for road closure

Pedestrians walk through the lower Octagon yesterday. By the end of the week, lower Stuart St is...

End in sight for road closure

Following months of major infrastructure work, lower Stuart St in Dunedin is expected to reopen on Friday.

Setbacks came later for mosque shooting survivor

Mosque attack survivor Mustafa Boztas, of Dunedin. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Setbacks came later for mosque shooting survivor

Mosque attack survivor Mustafa Boztas says he remembers the first two years after the attack went "very quickly".

Award ‘an honour’ for Dunedin teacher

Otago Girls’ High School teacher Duncan Trickey won the Young Enterprise Teacher of the year...

Award ‘an honour’ for Dunedin teacher

A Dunedin teacher who hails from a family of educators says it means a "hell of a lot" to win a prestigious teaching award.

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'Awesome response' to port open day

Enjoying the Port Otago open day yesterday are (from left) Tristan and Zoe Sames (3), Lily and...

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'Awesome response' to port open day

Dramatic helicopter "rescues" and boat tours were just some of the many attractions at Port Otago yesterday, but one Dunedin 3-year-old insists her ice-cream just could not be topped.

Dunedin family 'terrified' after alleged racist attack

A Middle Eastern family was left "terrified" after being threatened with a metre-long machete in an alleged racially motivated attack.

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Draft waste reduction plan up for vote

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Draft waste reduction plan up for vote

Material heading to landfill could be reduced by up to 30% per person within five years if the Dunedin City Council’s proposed waste minimisation plan accomplishes its goals.

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