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This shop offering staff unlimited holidays and sick leave
No one has yet abused the unlimited annual leave, shop's managing director said.

Man dies after being dropped off at hospital, investigation under way
A 54-year-old was dropped off by unknown people, who fled the scene shortly after.

Drug deal gone wrong ends in car crash
The pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.

Otago uni students leave street absolutely trashed as exams end
Locals say it's disgusting in what was “a premier Dunedin suburb”.

Knife-wielding woman threatens pedestrians
The woman was arrested after waving a knife at two members of the public.

The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.

Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown
Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.

'It was horrific': Spooked horse breaks rider's eye socket, cheekbone
A sea lion roared at the horse rider when she accidentally rode into its view.

Pro-Palestine protest: Boy hit by shovel-wielding man, police make 3 arrests at rally
Rally attendees said they witnessed the man with the shovel earlier in the day.

‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rally
Hundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.

Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.

John Oliver’s campaign misplaced, Otago advocates back hoiho
The comedian's international campaign for Bird of the Century has ruffled some feathers.

Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'

Armed police swarm Dunedin motel complex searching for person of interest
Photos from the scene show multiple officers with guns as well as police dogs.

Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.

Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre
A 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

'Lucky' escape for school girl struck by car
The girl was saved when her bag got lodged under her head and protected her.

How ‘70s Dunedin pop star Craig Scott swapped music career for real estate
53 years on from his last #1 hit, Craig Scott is 'tempted' by a return to music.

'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.

Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.

Driver falls asleep at the wheel while being followed by Dunedin police
A 36-year-old man was slumped over the steering wheel.

Jurassic Park is real in NSW... Or at least the kids will think so
Watch out, more than 25 dinosaur species are roaming The Blue Mountains.

'Brutal': Kiwi entrepreneur on lessons from last three years - and her hopes for the future
'I’m a bit of a magpie when it comes to meeting and collecting great people in my life.'

Human remains found in grounds of former psychiatric hospital
Femur bone and old patient tag found at the site of the former psychiatric hospital.

Arrest made after huge house fire in Dunedin
A 57yo man is charged with arson in relation to last week's house fire.

'Male, stale, pale': councillors accused of racism in latest meeting
The latest Dunedin council meeting deteriorated into accusations and name-calling.

One person dead after Dunedin house fire
Firefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.

Homeless Dunedin man jailed for sexual offending
Homeless man had 'little desire' to change his ongoing alcohol issues.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Taking on the world's steepest street
The Great NZ Road Trip begins in Dunedin by taking on Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street, Video / NZ Herald