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Family stands by rest-home in wake of allegations
At least one family are tired of being told they should shift their mother out of an embattled South Dunedin rest-home.
Getting the community on two wheels
Getting the community on two wheels
A community project is making Christmas presents easier for Dunedin families with some deals on wheels.
Research to catch prostate cancer earlier gets grant
Research to catch prostate cancer earlier gets grant
Blood samples from New Zealand men undergoing prostate biopsies could soon pave the way towards a simple blood test for the early detection of prostate cancer.
Parkrun addict hits 500 mark
Parkrun addict hits 500 mark
Chris Hext raises his arm in triumph on Saturday, after he completed his 500th parkrun.
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Burgeoning engineers second in two competitions
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Burgeoning engineers second in two competitions
A wind-powered battery design and a practical solution to home security have positioned a Dunedin secondary school team of engineers among the best scientists of their age in the country.
BMX bandit gives back
BMX bandit gives back
Southland-raised world class BMX rider Nick Cowie, 18, flies over the Forrester Park BMX track on Saturday.
Dedication, hard work marked at ceremonies
Dedication, hard work marked at ceremonies
Friends make everything better.
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‘Low-budget Jedi’ approach after bird attacks
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‘Low-budget Jedi’ approach after bird attacks
A Canadian hiker went "low-budget Jedi" with a stick, trying to protect herself from what she believed was a dive-bombing kea attack on a walking track near Dunedin.
Tramper dies, another rescued on remote West Coast track
Tramper dies, another rescued on remote West Coast track
A tramper has died and another has been rescued from a remote track on the West Coast.
Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia
Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia
Residents in the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed over slippery logs to get aid, as the death toll from floods and landslides that hit Sumatra island this month reached more than 900.
Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display
Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display
Four people were arrested at the Tower of London after they threw food at a display case containing the Imperial State Crown.
Former police boss claims he told ministers about McSkimming allegations
Former police boss claims he told ministers about McSkimming allegations
Andrew Coster says he briefed both former police minister Chris Hipkins and current Police Minister Mark Mitchell about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming from a woman he had an affair with.
Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW
Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW
Fire crews are concerned a wind change, lightning strikes and thunderstorms will add further challenges after a devastating day of blazes in New South Wales.
Woman left shaken by approach on beach
Woman left shaken by approach on beach
Police are appealing for help after a suspicious approach by a man left a woman shaken on a Canterbury beach.
Another round of wild weather bearing down
Another round of wild weather bearing down
Much of the South Island looks set to cop another battering by wild weather as an active front hits the country tomorrow.
Person critically hurt in Auckland shooting
Person critically hurt in Auckland shooting
A person is in a critical condition after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Papakura overnight.
Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted
Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
A man asked to leave the vineyard home where he was staying got so angry that he burned it down.
Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing
Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing
Extra police are on duty in two Auckland suburbs throughout Saturday, as an investigation into a fatal stabbing is under way
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US vaccine advisers have scrapped a long-standing recommendation that all American newborns receive the hepatitis B shot.
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations made him a superstar in the world of architecture, has died at the age of 96.