'Threat to life': 150kmh winds on way as wild weather bears down
MetService is warning of possible threats to life as an extreme weather system packing winds of up to 150kmh bears down on the country tomorrow.
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.
Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave
Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave
Millions of Australian city-dwellers will get a taste of a spring heatwave that has broken temperature records in three states.
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
Health officials are warning there's a strong likelihood measles is spreading in the community after four cases, including two children, were confirmed this week.
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Updated 9.55 am
Crews battling fires that destroyed five homes near Kaikōura are hoping to take advantage of a lull in conditions today before more severe weather arrives tomorrow.
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Fans take transport matters in hand
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Fans take transport matters in hand
Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.
Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best
Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best
I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint — it was indeed ballet at its darkest.
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.