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    Hate Hone St John St John sent one first response unit and one rapid response vehicle. Photo: ODT...

    Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder

    A man cut open by a bottle thrown into a partying crowd was taken to hospital as disorder erupted on north Dunedin's notorious Castle St last night.

    Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland

    Kathryn Carter's father Jim Collins was the pilot of the Erebus flight. She was 15 when he died....

    Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland

    The eldest daughter of the Erebus' captain says she's grateful to Christchurch for offering to host a memorial, but still believes the national memorial should be in Auckland.

    Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace

    Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace

    Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, meaning the chance of recovering his victim Peter Falconio's body is considered remote at best.

    Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children

    Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children

    A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.

    Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

    The Nelson Tasman region is facing months of work to recover from recent bouts of bad weather....

    Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

    Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.

    Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

    Unaloto Latu sells her homemade cakes to help pay for eggs and milk for her family - but it is...

    Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

    Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.

    Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways

    Fog on State Highway 8 presents a risk for motorists, NZTA says. Photo: Supplied / NZTA

    Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways

    Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.

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    Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

    Sophie Barker

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    Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

    A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.

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    Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze

    After losing all of his possessions and his family home, St Clair resident Luke Chapman is in awe...

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    Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze that destroyed home

    A Dunedin man seriously burned in a ferocious house fire says his family had a minute to escape the inferno "or we would have all been gone".

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    ‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

    Megan Pōtiki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    ‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

    The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.

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    Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

    Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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    Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

    A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin next month as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival. Life in One...

    People ‘reeling’ after death of student

    Tessa Sheild. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    People ‘reeling’ after death of student

    A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

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    Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

    The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

    An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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    Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

    Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi (right) visits St Clair in Dunedin...

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    Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

    The insurance industry wants to be involved in solutions for communities vulnerable to flooding — rather than being eager to retreat, its leading advocate says.

    Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

    Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

    Paid parking on Sundays is coming to part of central Dunedin and the city council wants feedback on how big the zone should be.

    No injuries in two-vehicle crash

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    No injuries in two-vehicle crash

    A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.

    Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

    A feature panel is now secured to the side of the Otago Regional Council’s new premises,...

    Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

    Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.

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    New principal for John McGlashan

    Aaron Columbus

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    New principal for John McGlashan

    John McGlashan College’s new principal has "a clear vision" for the boys at the school.

    Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

    University of Otago management lecturer and researcher Dr Dana Ott  holds some copies of the...

    Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

    People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.

    The inside job

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    The inside job

    The inside of Dunedin’s new ACC building is taking shape. The building, called ACC Ōtepoti, is located between High and Dowling Sts.
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