Tag: Dunedin
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits Dunedin Region: Power Outages and Severe Weather Disruptions
Overview of the Severe Storm Event A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Dunedin region as a line of intense weather moves through parts of the South Island. Forecasters warn of very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning strikes, and hail accompanying the storm. The developing system is causing significant disruption for residents and businesses…
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Hundreds in Dunedin Lose Power After Severe Thunderstorms
Overview of the Outage Residents in Dunedin and the surrounding lower South Island faced widespread power disruptions after a line of severe thunderstorms swept through the region. Trees and debris were reported to have damaged power lines, causing prolonged outages in several communities including Mosgiel, a suburb just outside Dunedin. By evening, electricity provider Aurora…
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How a Dunedin Family’s Question sparked a Global House-Truck Adventure
From a Simple Question to a World-Spanning Quest In the winter of 1962, a Dunedin farmer named Alan MacLeod posed a casual challenge that would redefine his family’s future: “How about going for a drive?” The remark, spoken to his wife, Joan, and their six children, sounded like a fleeting impulse at a kitchen table…
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How a Dunedin Family’s ‘Drive’ Turned into a Global Adventure in a Homemade House Truck
From a Simple Question to a World-Spanning Journey In 1962, a seemingly ordinary moment sparked one of the most extraordinary family adventures in living memory. A Dunedin farmer named Alan MacLeod turned to his wife, Joan, and their six children and asked, “How about going for a drive?” The remark would become the spark that…
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“How about going for a drive?”: Dunedin Man Kicks Off Epic Global Adventure
From a Simple Question to a Global Expedition In 1962, a family decision in Dunedin, New Zealand set in motion a voyage that would capture hearts across generations. Alan MacLeod, a farmer by trade, looked at his wife Joan and their six children and posed a provocative question: “How about going for a drive?” What…
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Potential witness comes forward to police after alleged North Dunedin murder
Investigation continues into North Dunedin incident Police are pursuing new information after a man is alleged to have been involved in a fatal incident in North Dunedin. A potential witness has come forward, assisting investigators as they work to establish a timeline and determine the sequence of events on the day in question. The incident…
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Dunedin Flasher with Troubling History Claims Nudist
New Zealand court hears troubling Dunedin case of a repeated flasher A Dunedin man with a documented pattern of exposing himself to women is under renewed scrutiny after his latest encounter with a victim who described a startling interaction in her home. The case has raised questions about the man’s past behavior and how authorities…
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Dunedin Flasher’s Troubling Pattern: Victim Recount of a Man Who Said He Was ‘Simply a Nudist’
A troubling pattern surfaces in Dunedin A recent Dunedin case has drawn attention to a disturbing habit of exposing himself to middle‑aged women, and the victim’s reaction to being told the offender was merely admitting he is a “nudist.” The incident — described in reports by local journalist Tracy Neal — adds to a growing…
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Flasher with troubling Dunedin history told victim he was ‘nudist’
Newcourt District Court hears troubling history of Dunedin flasher A man with a long history of exposing himself to middle-aged women faced a fresh test in court as prosecutors detailed a troubling pattern of behavior spanning years in Dunedin. The defendant, Vaughan Neil Miller, attempted to justify his actions by telling a victim he was…
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Parole Denied for Man Who Posed as Pre-Teen to Dupe Girls
Parole Refusal for Online Predator Convicted in New Zealand The parole board has rejected early release for Raumati Hanning, a 23-year-old former pizza chef from Dunedin who admitted to online exploitation by posing as a pre-teen to lure girls into sending sexualised videos. The decision was issued after a review of his conduct and risk…