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.
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Plea to fix turning lane after sign hit again
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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'Not friendly': Council's heritage process panned
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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.
Pensioner blows over limit after crashing into parked car
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.
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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
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.
$146,000 sought in backdated funding for hospital campaign
$146,000 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.
Photographer in homeless man mystery comes forward
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.
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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
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 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
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
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
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
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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
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.
Teen allegedly stole car to go 'hooning' before crash
Teen allegedly stole car to go 'hooning' before crash
A Dunedin teenager allegedly stole a vehicle to go "hooning" and then proceeded to crash into a group of parked cars.
Annual report being considered
Annual report being considered
This year’s Dunedin City Council annual report has been redesigned in an attempt to make the local body’s financial activities "more transparent".