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Cheers! Iconic former scarfie bar gets demolished
A popular former student pub in Dunedin is set to be demolished.

The derelict Dunedin hospital that has mystified locals for a decade
Neighbours tired of an “extensively damaged” property that attracted “constant vandalism” and “giant rats” may soon be able to put it all behind them.

Pedestrian critically injured after crash in Dunedin
Police are investigating the circumstances of a crash in Dunedin which left a pedestrian fighting for their life.

Dunedin skateboarder’s free lessons for new migrants
A Dunedin local who has been giving free skateboarding lessons to the city's new migrants is hoping to encourage even more people into the sport by opening up to the wider community.

Why the Highlanders moved inspirational midfielder to the wing
The Highlanders will hope the decision to shift Timoci Tavatavanawai to the wing weaponises their attack against the Reds in Dunedin on Saturday.

Police suspend search for 65yo woman missing for weeks in Dunedin
Penelope was last seen on 1 March and didn't board a flight home to Taupo.

Search paused for woman missing from Dunedin for almost three weeks
Penelope, 65, failed to board a flight from Dunedin to Taupo on March 1. She has not been seen or heard from since.

Father of Sophia Crestani. who died in Dunedin flat, 'horrified' by St Patrick's Day antics
The father of an Otago University student who died at an overcrowded house party says "it's only a matter of time" before another family loses their child.

Six appeal brings success for Black Caps
NZ’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen blasted Pakistan out of contention in their shortened T20 match in Dunedin.

'Perverts': Dunedin nurse’s registration stripped
She threatened to use scissors against a leading public health official, and hurled anti-trans abuse at rallies and inside restaurants. Now Jennifer Scott has had her registration cancelled.

Slice of Ramadan: Giving Muslim kids a 'Christmas' of their own
Mai Tamimi says celebrating Ramadan and Eid was special in Hebron, now she tries to bring that lively atmosphere to Dunedin.

Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle, Dunedin
Brockville Road in Dunedin is closed and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.

Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition after incident in Otago
A patient, in a serious condition, was transported to Oamaru Hospital by ambulance before being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.

Reds turn tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win
The Queensland Reds’ scrum has powered a season-defining comeback win over the Highlanders that was 12 years in the making.

Hidden superstar surprise in home of late Chills’ singer
The Dunedin home of the iconic frontman of The Chills is on the market, and the family of the late Martin Phillipps would love a fan to buy it.

Mayor frustrated with plodding progress of Dunedin Hospital upgrade
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent.

Father of student who died at Dunedin flat party 'horrified' by St Patrick's Day antics
Bede Crestani, whose daughter Sophia died at an overcrowded house party in 2019, says "it's only a matter of time" before another family loses their child.

Dunedin City Council agrees to consult community on report about flood risks
It outlined seven future plans for climate adaptation ranging from status quo to large-scale retreat with total costs ranging between $2 billion and $7.1 billion over the next 75 years.

Cricket: Black Caps victorious over Pakistan in Dunedin
Rain delayed the start of the second T20 game of the series with the match reduced to 15 overs a side.