Efforts to reconnect continue
South Otago and Southland remain in states of emergency as officials warn it may be days before power returns to some properties.
More wild weather set to batter the South today
More wild weather set to batter the South today
Round three of the big southern weather bout is about to begin, with more strong winds and widespread rain and snow to low levels due to hit later today.
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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’
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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’
The colours were bright, the music loud and the vibes good at Dunedin’s Diwali celebration.
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
Rats ride for a life-saving cause
Rats ride for a life-saving cause
About 100 motorcyclists gathered outside McIver and Veitch, in Dunedin, on Saturday for the annual Otago Riders Against Teen Suicide (Rats) ride.
Lotto 2528
Lotto 2528
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Members of the Leith Harrier and Athletic Club took a run down memory lane on Saturday, celebrating the club’s centenary.
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
The STV electoral system has remained topical after local body elections in Otago.
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Weather behaves for White Island race
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Weather behaves for White Island race
About 40 lifeguards canoed, skied and swam against each other as part of this year’s 56th annual White Island race in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
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Mixed review as cruises resume
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Mixed review as cruises resume
Dunedin is a charming city with gorgeous architecture, if a bit "claustrophobic", a pair of visiting Australian tourists say.
Connecting with people focus of reunion
Connecting with people focus of reunion
Fifty years may be a long time, but Logan Park High School’s strong school ethos still rings true, a teacher and former student says.
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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife
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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife
Dogs have attacked seals and sealions 75 times across the country in the past five years, bringing about only one successful prosecution.
The South's big blow
The South's big blow
Scenes from the aftermath of Thursday’s wild winds.
'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction
'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction
Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.
Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica
Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica
Small fishing boats that were rescued and pulled ashore lie near the coast ahead of Hurricane Melissa, in Port Royal, Jamaica October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Aurora Energy contractors are continuing to restore power following "unprecedented damage" across the Dunedin network.
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
A Dunedin man was one three friends who set out from Australia's red centre on the adventure of a lifetime. Five days later, they were all dead.
Teen arrested in Dunedin over mosque bomb threat
Teen arrested in Dunedin over Wellington mosque bomb threat
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Dunedin in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.