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Police probe after nearly 300 bottles of alcohol supplied to student flat
Liquor company allegedly sought promotion on social media in exchange for booze.
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
'Dismissive and arrogant': Dunedin child sex offender released five years early
Anand’s sex attacks were committed against girls between the ages of 10 and 15.
Tax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYE
Leslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.
Alcoholic lemonade given to Dunedin students frustrates police
Company gave free alcoholic lemonade to a student party on Castle St.
'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problems
Crisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.
Elderly woman flips car in early morning crash
An elderly woman was left trapped in her vehicle after a crash early this morning.
$750k spent, nothing to show: Govt cost-cutting hits schools
Frustrated principal says build is back to square one.
Oh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continues
Around 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.
University of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori
Jacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
Activist with 'radical manifesto' eyes Greens’ co-leader role
Alex Foulkes' manifesto includes changing Te Tiriti o Waitangi to abolish the monarchy.
Baby born with rare skull condition receives urgent surgery
Dunedin baby is 'doing great' after urgent surgery.
'It's sick, it's vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions
"They profit off our trauma. They traumatise us and then they get to make money off us."
Rat 'infested' Dunedin Countdown forced to close, numbers multiply
Countdown Dunedin South is closing for 48 hours after four rats were caught.
Dunedin police first to get new Tasers
Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.
Boy, 9, caught driving with two adults and baby as passengers
The incident has been reported to Oranga Tamariki.
Australian billionaire's superyacht spotted in Dunedin
The Arctic P is believed to have a 4-D immersive cinema.
Man arrested after police alerted to crash by iPhone feature
The autonomous crash detection feature was introduced with the iPhone 14.
Dunedin homicide: Man appears in court charged with murder; keeps name secret
Man charged with murder of Gurjit Singh remanded in custody.
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim
The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.
One of most unusual races in Southern Hemisphere takes on Kiwi importance
A newly-minted millionaire will bet at the TAB Trot.
Police pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent death
Investigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.
Dunedin death: ‘No one deserves to die like that’
Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp instrument.
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Police have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
Dunedin prepares for 10pc population increase over next 30 years
Dunedin is preparing housing developments for a sustainable future.
Dunedin man acquitted of rape
The man was accused of raping a woman at the Signal Hill lookout.
Large team of investigators deployed in Dunedin mystery death probe
A significant probe has been launched into the mysterious death of Gurjit Singh.
Wanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted man
The deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.
Dunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unanswered
A friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.
Sea lions invade regional surf lifesaving tent for siesta in Dunedin
The pair of sea lions decided they wanted to semi-participate in the carnival proceedings.
'Deep shock': Dad's grief after son found dead at Dunedin home
Friends say the 'humble' man came to Dunedin from India with 'big dreams'.