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    Floods not its fault: council

    Claims it is responsible for any flooding in South Dunedin are wrong, the Dunedin City Council says.

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    Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

    The case is being heard in the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT files

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    Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

    After a Dunedin woman’s internet relationship broke down, she showed up at the man’s house, called him a ‘‘pedo’’ and pretended to be him on social media.

    Two more candidates put hats in ring

    Conrad Stedman

    Two more candidates put hats in ring

    He latest person to announce their candidacy for the Dunedin City Council by-election is calling for balance to be restored at the table.

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    George St Market set to be bigger, busier

    Preparing for tomorrow’s George St Market are (clockwise from top right) stallholder Alice...

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    George St Market set to be bigger, busier

    Dunedin's foot traffic is set to swell as the city’s large market day makes a return on the back of the raging success of last year’s inaugural event.

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    Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

    Tom Grant stands by a flooded section of Old Brighton Rd. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

    At 96, Tom Grant should have his feet up and enjoying life. But a flooded road, caused by a blocked culvert and a lack of council action, has him cheesed off.

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    Former Otago Nugget Hayden Allen — flanked by ex Tall Blacks Ethan Rusbatch (left) and Tom...

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    An Otago Nugget has returned to his primary school to inspire the next generation of basketballers to take up the game by helping install a brand-new multi-use court.

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    Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

    Hayden Hurst will be subject to parole conditions for more than two and a-half years. PHOTO:...

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    Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

    A drink-driver, high on MDMA, who caused a fatal head-on crash after a work function has been granted parole at his first hearing.

    More charges possible in fatal crash case

    Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

    More charges possible in fatal crash case

     A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.

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    Assault conviction avoided — again

    Lee Callaway received his second discharge without conviction after he admitted a charge of...

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    Assault conviction avoided — again

    An Otago jockey whose wife was left with bruising on her face for a month after a drunken argument has avoided a conviction so he can get back on the horse.

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    Tattooed prof draws on skills

    Terry Turner has run a marathon in every continent and has the tattoos to prove it. PHOTOS:...

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    Tattooed prof draws on skills

    American Terry Turner does not have to look far for great memories — down the bottom of his leg perhaps.

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    ‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

    Benedict Ong

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    ‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

    He complained about another councillor, but now Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong’s own behaviour is under scrutiny.

    Surprising sighting delights group

    An orca plays in Otago Harbour yesterday. PHOTO: RACHEL MCGREGOR

    Surprising sighting delights group

    A lucky group on a boat tour got a unique show after two orcas visited Otago Harbour yesterday.

    Elderly woman targeted for money: police

    Elderly woman targeted for money: police

    A woman is before the courts accused of stealing more than $5000 from elderly women living alone in Hamilton and Auckland.

    Complaint laid about councillor Benedict Ong

    Cr Benedict Ong. Photo: supplied

    Complaint laid about councillor Benedict Ong

    A complaint has been lodged about the conduct of Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong.

    Son of Norway princess cries in court during rape trial

    A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby at the Oslo District Court. Image: NTB/Ane Hem/via Reuters

    Son of Norway princess cries in court during rape trial

    The son of Norway's crown princess has denied that videos on his phone showed acts of rape, as he broke down during his first day on trial.

    Wastewater plant damage 'as bad as we feared'

    Wastewater plant damage 'as bad as we feared'

    People are being urged not to enter the water, collect seafood, or walk their dogs on Wellington's south coast beaches.

    Boy struck by car in Selwyn named

    Photo: Springston School Te Kura o Makonui

    Boy struck by car in Selwyn named

    A Canterbury primary school is mourning the "tragic passing" of one of its pupils who died after being hit by a car.

    More serious charges possible from fatal Port Chalmers crash

    More serious charges possible from fatal Port Chalmers crash

    A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.

    Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi

    Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other parliamentarians have been welcomed to the lower Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.

    'Hero' saved family from drowning

    Kai Iwi Lakes. Photo: Local Democracy/Susan Botting

    'Hero' saved family from drowning

    A family of four have been saved from drowning by a fast-thinking local man being described by police as a "hero".
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