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Jail term for man who stabbed neighbour
Paul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court by video link.

Auckland exodus: People leaving big city, but big sky country lures newcomers
The doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.

‘Extremely violent’ man smashes up ambulance
A young man became 'extremely violent' on his way to Dunedin Hospital.

Meningitis Foundation: Warnings over potential meningitis outbreak at Otago University
Meningitis Foundation is urging university students in Dunedin to be extremely cautious.

Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Alleged paedophile ring and destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission.

Infection alert: Otago Uni issues warning over meningococcal case that visited pub, gym
The infected person was at 'Pint Night' at a Uni bar - and also visited the University gym

Woman allegedly pulls knife on schoolgirl in central Dunedin
A woman has been arrested after making threats this afternoon.

Rescued: Two people saved after car drives off 7m-high cliff
They were stranded on a small gravel beach, surrounded by high cliffs.

Flock to it: How to see Dunedin's cutest feathered locals
The favourite beach hangout for Otago's little blue penguins

Man found stabbed near Dunedin Airport dies of wounds
Anyone with information about the assault in Momona is urged to contact police.

Not loving it: Hangry man attacks Uber Eats car
A Dunedin man was so angry a meal arrived late.

Man burned as vape explodes in Dunedin cinema
Emergency services were called to a cinema after a vape exploded in a man's pocket.

Cocaine bust pair back in court
Two foreign nationals have been charged with conspiring to deal class A drugs in Dunedin.

Bravery awards for Dunedin Countdown stabbing heroes
Dunedin police officers awarded after stopping a stabbing spree at supermarket.

Unhappy meal: Driver crashes after choking on McDonald's chip
The man was taken to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution.

Case of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoC
The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.

Two houses seized in alleged cannabis-growing bunker case
The properties in Dunedin and Middlemarch have a combined estimated value of $650,000.

'It's devastating': Hawkins surprised at decisive Dunedin mayoral loss
For Aaron Hawkins there was no simpler way to describe losing the Dunedin mayoralty.

Jules Radich wins Dunedin mayoral race
Jules Radich has unseated Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin mayor.

8-year-old boy hit by truck outside Dunedin school
Young boy in critical condition after being hit by truck in Dunedin.

University staff ready for strike action today
The union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.

Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.

27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for north
Rain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.

Woman 'four times over limit' on no alcohol licence
The woman was arrested and will lose her licence for 28 days.

Man spoken to by police after hoax tsunami threat
A vehicle was driven around a Dunedin suburb transmitting through a loudhailer.

'Reckless and thoughtless': Police condemn fake tsunami alert
Police released a statement, debunking the loudspeaker message.

Man allegedly threatened to kill strip club worker
The man has been arrested on charges of threatening to kill and is due to appear in court.

Police informed after councillor confronts woman, shares home address details
Police said they had received a complaint on Saturday.

Parents of Rory Nairn speak out on son's death linked to Covid-19 vaccine
The 26-year-old Dunedin plumber died in November 2021 as a result of myocarditis.