Tag: Dunedin
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Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich dies
Obituary: Remembering Jules Radich, Dunedin’s former mayor The Dunedin community is mourning the loss of former mayor Jules Radich, a man whose public service helped shape the city over the past decade. Radich passed away suddenly in what the city council has described as a bereavement that has left many people in shock and sorrow.…
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Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich Dies: A Look at His Life and Legacy
Tributes Flow as Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich Passes Away Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has died, sending shockwaves through the southern city and across New Zealand’s local-government community. The news, confirmed by city officials and colleagues, marks the end of a public service career that spanned nearly a decade and left a distinct imprint…
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Jules Radich Dies: Former Dunedin Mayor Obituary
Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich Passes Away The city of Dunedin is in mourning after the sudden death of Jules Radich, a prominent figure in local politics who shaped the city’s direction in recent years. Radich served as a councillor from 2019 to 2022 and as mayor from 2022 to 2025, overseeing periods of growth…
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Police reassure as search finds no signs of trouble after reported hearing on Dunedin track
Overview A routine search operation was conducted after a person was heard yelling for help along a Dunedin track this morning. Police confirmed that, despite the alarming report, the subsequent search found no signs of trouble or any immediate danger. The initial call At approximately 9:30 am, a caller reported hearing distressing cries while walking…
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Dunedin Track Search Finds No Signs of Trouble After Help Call
What happened on the Mackie Dackie Track Authorities were alerted after a person was heard yelling for help while walking the Mackie Dackie Track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Rd, in Dunedin this morning. Police say they received the report at about 9:30, prompting a response from officers and search crews. Police response and findings Following the…
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No Signs of Trouble After Reported Help Call on Dunedin Track
Update on Dunedin Track Help Call Police have confirmed that a search operation conducted after a person was heard yelling for help on a Dunedin track found no signs of trouble. The investigation followed a call from a pedestrian who reported hearing distressing sounds while walking an active trail in the morning hours. The Initial…
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Hundreds Lose Power in Dunedin Thunderstorms
Overview of the outage Severe thunderstorms swept across the lower South Island, leaving hundreds of households in Dunedin and surrounding areas without electricity. The weather event caused damage to power lines, prompting urgent responses from utility crews and emergency services as residents reported outages late in the day. Where and how the outages occurred The…
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits Dunedin Region as Storm Disrupts Power and Travel
Breaking Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Dunedin and Surrounding Areas A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Dunedin region, with life-threatening conditions forecast as very heavy rain, frequent lightning, and hail impacts the city and its environs. The storm has already disrupted power supplies in Mosgiel and parts of Southland, and emergency…
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Shrouds Dunedin Region as Outages Grow
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dunedin and Surrounding Areas A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Dunedin region, with meteorologists warning of very heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and hail. As the storm moves through the area, hundreds of residents in Mosgiel—just outside Dunedin—and parts of Southland are already experiencing power outages. Officials say the…
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Dunedin Thunderstorms Cut Power: Hundreds Affected
What happened: storms disrupt power across Dunedin Severe thunderstorms swept across Dunedin and the wider lower South Island, knocking out power to hundreds of homes and businesses. While some suburbs have had electricity restored, a sizeable number of customers remained offline late on Tuesday as weather crews assessed the damage to powerlines and transformers. Where…