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    Jack Brazil leaves the Dunedin District Court after an appearance in December last year. Photo: ODT

    Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker

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    A former political figure who spat on a bar worker then led police on a chase through central Dunedin can finally be named.

    Large police presence at incident in Foxton

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    Large police presence at incident in Foxton

    There are multiple reports of a large police presence near Foxton, in the North Island.

    Respected community figure jailed for years of child sex abuse

    Girls just 12-years-old were often groomed by boyfriends who eventually forced them into a...

    Respected community figure jailed for years of child sex abuse

    A Christchurch man who held great respect within his community abused three girls who have suffered long-lasting trauma.

    'Digusted and angry': Laos methanol victims' families brace for unfavourable outcome

    Australian teenager Bianca Jones died in hospital in Thailand. Photo: Facebook

    'Digusted and angry': Laos methanol victims' families brace for unfavourable outcome

    Australian families of the teens who died in the methanol poisoning backpacking tragedy in Laos are bracing for a legal outcome they believe would be devastingly inadequate.

    New Cook Strait ferries named

    The new 200m-long ships will be able to carry 1530 passengers and 70 crew. Photo:Supplied / Ferry...

    New Cook Strait ferries named

    The two new Cook Strait ferries will be named Kupe and Cook.

    Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust

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    Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust

    The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.

    Man partially sucked out of plane as broken engine smashes window

    The broken window of the Ryanair aircraft, following a reported emergency landing, in location...

    Man partially sucked out of plane as broken engine smashes window

    The US National Transportation Safety Board said today it will lead the investigation into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Ryanair RYA.I Boeing 737's BA.N broken window...

    Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner

    Photo: ODT files.

    Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner

    Unauthorised employee browsing, or snooping on private personal information of the public is a growing problem in New Zealand workplaces, according to the Privacy Commissioner.

    One treated after harbourside prang

    Fire crews at the scene of the crash. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    One treated after harbourside prang

    One person was treated at the scene as Dunedin emergency services converged on a three-car crash in a harbourside street this morning.

    Driver pleads guilty over fatal crash

    A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a fatal...

    Driver who caused fatal crash named

    A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a crash that killed a Christchurch multi-sport athlete while he was cycling on Evans Pass Rd earlier this year.

    Man seriously injured in alleged assault

    Man seriously injured in alleged assault

    A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Christchurch on Thursday.

    More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work

    Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. Photo: Mark Papalii / RNZ

    More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work

    The government's claiming victory with the latest benefit data, while the opposition says it shows the coalition's failed to deliver on its plans to slash the number of people who are out of work.

    Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out

    Hunter Victor Tindale had to adapt a commercial possum fur trapping permit to trap feral cats in...

    Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out

    Trapping feral cats on conservation land will become easier with the Department of Conservation's (DOC) online permit system due to roll out within the next 12 months.

    Science couple bubbling over

    Science in a Van scientist Alan Worman gives his interactive show ‘‘The Wonderful World of...

    Science couple bubbling over

    Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    A packed public gallery made its feelings clear as councillors at a 2019 Dunedin City Council...

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.

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    Check those petrol prices: AA

    Sophie Matehaere fills up Her vehicle as they line up to refuel at Northgate Waitomo as petrol...

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    Check those petrol prices: AA

    Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

    Liver transplant recipient Liam Manson, of Dunedin, recalls his life before the life-changing...

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

    Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.

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    Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch

    The Print Room co-founder Chris Brun heat-presses artwork for Gracie Abrams’ Daughter from Hell...

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    Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch

    A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

    Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

    A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller, of Dunedin, examines her artwork at the Community Gallery on Princes St...

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.
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