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	Crash on Otago bridge closes section of SH1 RadioNZ - 6 hours ago (RadioNZ) Police said they were responding to reports two cars had crashed on the Waikouaiti River bridge, north of Dunedin. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Century-old trees no match for Dunedin’s wind gusts as iconic elms toppled Stuff.co.nz - 23 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Trees have lined an avenue for more than a century. That changed on Wednesday afternoon. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mystery surrounds exit of Dunedin's Columba College principal RadioNZ - 23 Oct (RadioNZ) The principal of Dunedin`s Columba College will not be returning to the school after several months on leave. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	$7000 lost to job scam - and still looking for work RadioNZ - 23 Oct (RadioNZ) The 61-year-old Dunedin woman took a role reviewing accommodation, but was soon asked to create a cryptocurrency wallet. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	NPC semifinal: Otago v Bay of Plenty RadioNZ - 17 Oct (RadioNZ) Otago secure spot in NPC rugby final after beating Bay of Plenty 41-17 in Dunedin. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ Sport



	NPC semifinal live updates: Otago v Bay of Plenty RadioNZ - 17 Oct (RadioNZ) Follow all the action from Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ Sport



	Title-starved Otago dare to dream in NPC Stuff.co.nz - 17 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) All you need to know ahead of the NPC semifinal between Otago and Bay of Plenty in Dunedin on Friday night. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	From a castle to the mayoralty: The rise of Sophie Barker Stuff.co.nz - 14 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) She grew up in a castle, nearly died after brain surgery and is now Dunedin’s new mayor. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sophie Barker choses Dunedin deputy mayor, meeting with councillors already RadioNZ - 13 Oct (RadioNZ) Barker has chosen a deputy and started meeting with incoming councillors. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Sophie Barker confirmed as Dunedin's next mayor RadioNZ - 13 Oct (RadioNZ) Preliminary results showed Barker ahead by more than 700 votes, incumbent Jules Radich lost his bid for a second term. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General