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Film icon. Meridian Mall used for car demonstration

January 27, 2012 - 6:10pm
Watch this video! The difference of a couple of stars in a vehicle's safety rating was illustrated at the Meridian Mall today. The New Zealand Transport Agency is hoping to show people a good safety rating can be the difference between walking away from a crash or suffering serious injuries. ›see story

Film icon. Suspicious behaviour seen near South Dunedin schools

January 27, 2012 - 6:16pm
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Dunedin Police report there have been signs of suspicious behaviour occurring around South Dunedin schools. Acting Senior Sergeant, Damion Rangitutia, says damage has been sustained to some schools, with rocks being thrown through windows. ›see story

Film icon. 5% rate rise for ratepayers

January 27, 2012 - 6:15pm
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After just a few days of deliberating, the Dunedin City Council have come up with a 5% rate rise for local ratepayers. 9 Local News spoke to Mayor, Dave Cull, about finishing the week on target, and plans to drop rates to a lower level in the future. ›see story

Film icon. Otago and Canterbury swimming champs held at Moana Pool

January 27, 2012 - 6:13pm
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Some of the South Island's best swimmers are in Dunedin for the annual Otago and Canterbury swimming champs, which have had to be re-jigged following the Christchurch earthquakes. The lack of a 50m pool in Christchurch has lead to Moana Pool being seen as the best alternative, and that may be the case for at least the next few years. ›see story

Page icon Reports of a person carrying a gun in the Octagon found to be false

January 27, 2012 - 6:24pm
Dunedin Police are talking with a man after reports of a person carrying a gun in the Octagon mid afternoon. Acting Senior Sergeant Damion Rangitutia says a concerned member of the public told Police he'd spotted a man carrying a rifle. When Police arrived, they discovered it was a toy. ›read more

Page icon New Zealand shows gradual signs of economic recovery

January 27, 2012 - 6:20pm
A report released by Statistics New Zealand this morning shows gradual signs of economic recovery. In December, New Zealand exported nearly $500m worth of goods. Industry and Labour Statistics Manager, Neil Kelly, says the level of exports were led by the dairy industry. ›read more

Film icon. Michael John Biddle sought by Dunedin Police

January 26, 2012 - 6:22pm
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Dunedin Police are on the lookout for a local man and are hoping the public can help shed light on his whereabouts. Michael John Biddle is known to Police and wanted on breach of bail conditions. Senior Sergeant Mel Aitken says Biddle is believed to be residing in the Dunedin area at present. Any information on his whereabouts should be directed to the Dunedin Central Police Station. ›see story

Film icon. Proposed Lignite mine comes under watch by Otago protesters

January 26, 2012 - 6:21pm
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A handful of Otago residents traveled south last weekend to attend a protest against Solid Energy's proposed lignite mine. A neighbouring farmer is among those against the plant, however Solid Energy says the project will comply with the Emissions Trading Scheme. ›see story

Film icon. Change of Collections

January 26, 2012 - 6:17pm
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The Beloved exhibition has hung at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery for over a year, but its days are numbered. However the gallery says it takes a lot of work to prepare the space for a brand new exhibition, which is due to start its New Zealand tour in Dunedin. ›see story

Film icon. New Brew

January 26, 2012 - 6:16pm
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Award winning local brewery Emersons's has released its latest beer in the Dunedin Sound Series, which couples a local song with a locally crafted beer. The Bats song North by North was the lucky recipient this year, and the Czech style Pilsner struck a chord with one of the Bat's local members. ›see story

Page icon iD Dunedin Fashion Week tickets go on sale

January 26, 2012 - 6:27pm
Tickets for key events during iD Dunedin Fashion Week went on sale this morning, with the Emerging Designer and iD Fashion Shows definitely on people's fashion radar. Event co-ordinator Victoria Muir says half of the second night's tickets sold within the first few hours. Organisers say the 14th running of the iD fashion show is proving as popular, if not more so, than last year. ›read more

Page icon Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.5%

January 26, 2012 - 6:24pm
The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.5% Bank Governor Alan Bollard says since the December Statement the global economy remains fragile and many risks remain. The European debt crisis has also increased the cost of international funding, which will likely pressure funding costs for New Zealand banks over the coming year. ›read more

Film icon. Two fires lit in Dunedin overnight

January 25, 2012 - 6:29pm
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Two fires lit in Dunedin overnight are currently under investigation by Police and are being treated as suspicious. The fires occurred behind shops on the Edinburgh Way between 11 last night and the early hours of this morning. An area behind the shops has been cordoned off, however Police are reluctant to give full details of exactly where the fires occurred. ›see story

Film icon. International Sprint Cars hit Beachlands

January 25, 2012 - 6:15pm
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The International Sprint Car series hit Beachlands Speedway last night, with some of the world's fastest drivers putting the foot down. A solid Tuesday crowd got what they came to see - lots of top-tier pace and hardware, plus a couple of cars ending up on their roofs. ›see story

Film icon. Service and Food Workers Union set up a picket-line on Hillside Road

January 25, 2012 - 6:13pm
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Members of the Service and Food Workers Union set up a picket-line on Hillside Road today, as part of strike action to do with wage negotiations. The Union alleges that Radius Residential Care are not honouring an agreement signed in 2009 to pass on Government funding to staff. ›see story