Spate of suspicious fires in Dunedin overnight
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Three suspicious blazes kept fire crews busy in Dunedin overnight.
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Raising flood resilience, one house at a time
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Raising flood resilience, one house at a time
Housing has started going up in South Dunedin.
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Jones warns of ‘disembowelled’ economy
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Jones blasts Greens’ pledge: Warns Otago economy would be ‘disembowelled’
Otago's economy would be "disembowelled" if the Green Party follows through on a pledge to revoke any fast-track consents for a pair of gold mines, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
'Compelling' evidence against murder accused
'Compelling' evidence against murder accused
A Dunedin newlywed who was stabbed at least 46 times and almost decapitated was found with a hair in his hand.
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Rainbow crossings will have to wait: DCC
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Rainbow crossings will have to wait: DCC
The rainbow crossings at the end of a central Dunedin streetscape will arrive next year, the city council says.
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Profiling victim receives apology from Foodstuffs
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Profiling victim receives apology from Foodstuffs
A Dunedin student who went public with claims he was racially profiled at a centre city supermarket has received an apology from Foodstuffs.
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Kindergartens close for asbestos testing
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Kindergartens close for asbestos testing
A third of Dunedin kindergartens will be closed today as testing continues on sand in classrooms which may contain asbestos.
Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
Gaschem Homer, an lpg tanker, sails up Otago Harbour before berthing at the lpg terminal at noon yesterday.
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Proposal aims to cut hoiho bycatch
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Proposal aims to cut hoiho bycatch
A Government proposal to help protect hoiho yellow-eyed penguins by prohibiting commercial set net fishing within eight nautical miles of the Otago coastline has left local fishing companies...
'Bragging' to students about sexual endeavours
Relief teacher recorded 'bragging' to students about sexual endeavours
A 68-year-old relief teacher who was recorded by students “bragging” about his sexual escapades has blamed them for baiting him into the conversation.
Soldier accused of strangling former partner
Soldier accused of strangling former partner
An Army corporal is facing court martial after pleading not guilty to two charges of assaulting his former partner, who was also in the Defence Force at the time.
Loud 'bang' wakes man to kitchen fire in Wakari
Loud 'bang' wakes man to kitchen fire in Wakari
A Dunedin man who was startled to attention by a loud "bang" found his kitchen on fire after accidentally dozing off while cooking on his stovetop.
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump has urged his fellow Republicans to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.
Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment
Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment
A man lost sight in his right eye because of delays in getting the required treatment, including not being called back to an appointment for a much-needed injection.
'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement
'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace, saying he feels like he has hit the jackpot.
Victim was in 'good mood' before brutal murder - witness
Victim was in 'good mood' before brutal murder - witness
A Dunedin man has described finding his friend "soaked in blood" with a gaping wound in his throat.
Two separate superbugs confirmed in Christchurch Hospital outbreak
Two separate superbugs confirmed in Christchurch Hospital outbreak
Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant superbugs at Christchurch Hospital.
Missing phone leads to alleged car sabotage
Missing phone leads to alleged car sabotage
A spat over a missing mobile phone ended in slashed tyres, smashed windows and a heated argument between two Dunedin flatmates.
'Mistaken identity' behind Dunedin carpark ramming
'Mistaken identity' behind Dunedin carpark ramming
A Dunedin woman allegedly driving high with two young children in her car rammed another motorist after falsely believing the victim had been having relations with her ex-partner.
Pair lured Dunedin teen to assault: police
Pair lured Dunedin teen to assault: police
Two Dunedin boys allegedly lured a teenager to a secluded spot by posing as a girl on social media to rob and assault him.