New venue 'not a student bar'
An entertainment venue to be housed in the former Captain Cook Hotel is "not a student bar", Dunedin's district licensing committee has heard.
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DCC calls for return of stolen sea lion warning signs
DCC calls for return of stolen sea lion warning signs
Taking sea lion warning signs from around Dunedin’s coastal areas has the potential to harm both sea lions and residents.
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Child sex offender denied parole again
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Child sex offender denied parole again
A Fijian national who sexually abused a boy and gave him bank cards in a bid to silence him has been declined parole again.
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Two brothers were tasered during a violent altercation with police in Green Island which ended with three officers being taken to hospital.
Abuse began when defendant was 13
Abuse began when defendant was 13
A woman who was violated dozens of times as a child says she does not hate her abuser.
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
A man and three teenagers received a warning from police after allegedly entering an Allanton paddock for late-night sheep chase.
Slideshow: University of Otago graduation
Slideshow: University of Otago graduation
Hundreds of current and former University of Otago students and their friends and families flooded into Dunedin at the weekend, to attend two graduation ceremonies.
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Unitary authority options to be discussed
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Unitary authority options to be discussed
Combining the regions around Otago’s councils will be up for discussion at tomorrow’s Dunedin City Council meeting.
King's High School 2024 junior prizegiving
King's High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the 2024 King's High School junior prizegiving.
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall: Police
A man appeared in court today after allegedly abusing bus passengers, throwing a scooter and urinating in public in Dunedin.
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Plea for new student bar ahead of hearing
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Plea for new student bar ahead of hearing
The co-owner of the former Captain Cook Tavern has launched an impassioned plea for a new student bar ahead of her liquor licence hearing today.
Getting in the festive spirit
Getting in the festive spirit
Santa Claus offers lollies to Georgia O’Sullivan, 6, of Mosgiel, at the 2024 Green Island Market Day on Saturday.
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Budget blowout expected for ORC's new HQ
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Budget blowout expected for ORC's new HQ
The budget is expected to blow out on the Otago Regional Council’s new $55 million headquarters and a councillor says ratepayers will foot the bill.
Decked out in pyjamas worth it for ‘bit of fun’
Decked out in pyjamas worth it for ‘bit of fun’
PJ's, jam-jams, lounge wear, nighties, the sleepy-time suit - Damian Radburnd says no matter what you call them, they are usually deeply unsettling to wear in public - for everyone.
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Season’s best blooms displayed at show
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Season’s best blooms displayed at show
A rose never goes out of fashion, but they do go out of season.
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Project to connect towns given boost
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Project to connect towns given boost
A project to better connect Dunedin’s northern coastal towns to the city is a step closer to being completed after a receiving a significant grant.
Moana House Xmas tree fundraiser ‘about community connection’
Moana House Xmas tree fundraiser ‘about community connection’
Getting their Christmas tree from Moana House in High St are Dunedin family (from left) Xanthe, 9, William, 5, James and Delilah Nutall, 3.
Rainbow crossings proposed for central city
Rainbow crossings proposed for central city
Plans for two new rainbow crossings, proposed for the heart of Dunedin, feature a design that draws on mana whenua values.
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Cyclists, mountainbikers urged to be cautious
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Cyclists, mountainbikers urged to be cautious
If you are a male in your 50s, and you plan to spend a lot of your Christmas holidays on two wheels, you are more likely to become an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) statistic this summer.
Fine performance rewarded with standing ovation
Fine performance rewarded with standing ovation
Dunedin Children’s Choir, Our Gift For You, St Patrick’s Basilica, Saturday, December 7.