The call came in around 3:30 yesterday afternoon - but could not be traced back to a specific location.

A boat has also been located on Blackhead Beach, not linked to the call but plans are underway to have it removed.

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18 Nov: A police search and rescue team is working to find a group lost on a walking track, north west of Dunedin

12 Nov: A Dunedin-based rugby player has been banned for four years, effective from June 10, after admitting to the purchase of performance-enhancing drugs

12 Nov: Dunedin City Councillors are expecting to get an update today, about an investigation into the council's chief executive

12 Nov: Reports a Dunedin hospital cost-saving request ended up evolving into a full redesign without some officials knowing

06 Nov: A judge has told a Dunedin man found guilty of ill-treating animals - to be better-trained himself

31 Oct: A bowel cancer breakthrough in Dunedin

21 Oct: Interim design options for the new Dunedin Hospital have been presented to the project's steering group

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