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Fire and Emergency Handles 17 Calls During 67th Firefighters' Strike
Nine of the 17 incidents fell in strike-affected areas, and Fire and Emergency is urging the NZPFU to call off further walkouts while members vote on a settlement offer.
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Police Name Dunedin Man in Unexplained Death Investigation
New Zealand Police have identified 40-year-old David Noah as the man found dead on Leckhampton Court in Dunedin, with a post-mortem unable to determine a cause of death.
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Dunedin Cordons Lifted After Saint Kilda Firearms Incident
Police have lifted cordons around Tedder Street in Saint Kilda, Dunedin, following an earlier firearms incident, with charges to be considered for the person taken into custody.
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Dunedin Street Cordoned Off After Firearms Incident, One in Custody
Tedder Street in Saint Kilda, Dunedin, is cordoned off from Bay View Road to New Street after a firearms incident reported about 2.50pm. Armed police are at the scene and one person is in custody.
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Dunedin Death Remains Unexplained After Post-Mortem
Police investigating an unexplained death in Dunedin say a post-mortem has not determined a cause of death, and are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage from Wednesday night.
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Police Appeal for Information After Suspicious Fire at Dunedin High Street Property
Dunedin police are treating an early morning shed fire on High Street as suspicious and are investigating whether it is linked to recent vehicle damage in the area.
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Dunedin Police Appeal for Information After Leckhampton Court Scene Examination
Police have finished examining a scene at Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street in Dunedin and want to hear from anyone in the area between 8pm and 11pm on Wednesday 30 September.
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Dunedin
Police are investigating an unexplained death after a man was found unresponsive at Leckhampton Court in Dunedin, appealing for information and dashcam or CCTV footage.
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From Snow to Sun: New Zealand's School Holidays Start With a Classic Spring Swing
After a wintry weekend closed alpine roads in the South Island, MetService forecasts clearing skies, frosty mornings and a warm end to the week, with Dunedin jumping from 13C to 21C.
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MetService Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Gales in Clutha and Dunedin
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low confidence of severe southwest gales for Clutha and Dunedin on Monday and Tuesday, with rain warnings possible in Fiordland by Thursday.
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RBNZ Leaders Visit Dunedin as Recovery Remains Uneven
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman visited Dunedin with MPC member Prasanna Gai and Board Chair Rodger Finlay, saying the economic recovery is underway but uneven, with global oil prices posing inflation risks.
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Gas Leak Prompts Road Closures in Dunedin Central
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ respond to a reported gas leak on Princes Street, Dunedin, closing Princes and Dowling streets and urging motorists to avoid the area.
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Dunedin Northern Motorway Near Waitati
A serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, south of Waitati, has closed the Dunedin Northern Motorway for several hours. Motorists should expect significant delays as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.
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Serious Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Dunedin Northern Motorway
A serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway, has resulted in one critical injury and a full road closure. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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MetService Forecasts Strong Southwest Flow for Friday, Easing Over Weekend
MetService predicts strong southwest winds with low confidence of severe gales for parts of Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday. Conditions are expected to ease over the weekend and early next week.
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Severe Gales Expected for Southern New Zealand Coastal Areas
MetService forecasts moderate confidence of severe gale-force west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday and Saturday, with minimal severe weather risk on other days.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Gales for Southern Coastal Areas
MetService predicts moderate confidence of severe gale-force west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday and Saturday, with minimal risk earlier in the week.
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Severe Gale Winds Possible for Southern New Zealand Coasts on Friday
MetService forecasts moderate confidence of severe gale west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Clutha, Dunedin, and Stewart Island on Friday, September 11, 2026, with minimal severe weather risk earlier in the week.
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Body Discovered in Water Near Dunedin's Lawyers Head
A body was discovered by a member of the public in the water near Lawyers Head, Dunedin, prompting a police response. The body has been recovered, and identification is underway as inquiries continue in the area.
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Dunedin Police Urge No Non-Essential Travel Amid Snow and Icy Roads
New Zealand Police are advising Dunedin residents to avoid non-essential travel due to snow and icy roads. Multiple crashes have been reported, though without injuries. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and expect delays.
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MetService Forecasts Low Confidence for Severe Gales in Lower South Island
MetService's latest outlook warns of low confidence for severe west to southwest gales hitting Stewart Island, Southland, Clutha, and Dunedin on Monday, August 3. Minimal severe weather risk is expected for other days.
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Districts
Statistics New Zealand has released the sixth installment of SA2 and SA3 population projections for South Taranaki, Queenstown-Lakes, Dunedin, and Southland districts, indicating future population changes by age and sex.
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Otago's Population Center Shifts Westward as Queenstown-Lakes Grows
Otago's population center is shifting west, with Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts experiencing growth. Stats NZ data shows Dunedin's population share decreasing, a significant change from 1996, with projections indicating this trend will continue into the 2050s.
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Fatal Crash in Dunedin Claims One Life
A single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Dunedin has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded early Sunday morning, and the critically injured person later died in hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.
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Man Charged After Major Drug Seizure in Dunedin Traffic Stop
Police in Dunedin seized cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, cannabis, and cash during a traffic stop in North Dunedin's student area. A 26-year-old man faces multiple drug supply charges.
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Dunedin Southern Motorway Partially Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1's Dunedin Southern Motorway has partially blocked the road, causing heavy traffic. Police urge motorists to seek alternative routes into the city.
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MetService Issues Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha
MetService issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha, urging immediate action due to extreme weather. Expect flooding, slips, and dangerous driving conditions, with snow at low levels and warnings extending north.
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Icy Roads Prompt New Zealand Police Warning in Southern District
Southern District Police warn motorists of hazardous icy conditions after multiple crashes in areas like Roxburgh and Dunedin. Drivers are advised to slow down, maintain distance, and drive safely to prevent further incidents.
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Four New District Court Judges Appointed Across New Zealand
Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop announced four new District Court Judges for Dunedin, Timaru, and Auckland. Maurice John Casey, Bryony Ann Millar, Tiffany Mary Cooper, KC, and Erin Lee Woolley will assume their roles from July and October 2026.
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Anna Ginn: A Legacy of Music and Teaching in New Zealand
Ivy Poppelwell, known as Anna Ginn, was a distinguished New Zealand mezzo-soprano, pianist, and influential music teacher. Her career spanned decades, shaping many musicians and contributing significantly to the country's musical landscape.
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