AI fuelling 'insidious' love scams in Australia
Australians looking for love are having their social media used against them as AI is used to tailor romance scams before Valentine's Day.
Alarm raised over 12-year-old driver in Dunedin
Alarm raised over 12-year-old driver in Dunedin
Police were alerted by a concerned resident who spotted a 12-year-old boy driving what looked like an older man around St Clair.
Children flee burning school bus
Children flee burning school bus
A bus carrying children has been extensively damaged by a fire.
Trump revokes landmark ruling on greenhouse gases
Trump revokes landmark ruling on greenhouse gases
US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
A young man who fell 10 metres off the side of a University of Otago building is understood to be still in an induced coma days later.
Campground evacuated over landslide risk
'Devastated': Hawke's Bay campground evacuated over landslide risk
Campers are shocked and devastated as a Hawke's Bay campground is evacuated due to the "extreme" risk of a landslide, the manager says.
Information sought about disgraced ex-priest
Information sought about disgraced former priest
Anyone with information about a former Christchurch priest and his historical sexual offending is being urged to report it to the police.
Rescue teams sent as North Island braces for drenching
Rescue teams sent as North Island braces for drenching
Rescue teams have been sent to the North Island's east coast in readiness for more heavy rain and the risk of landslides.
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
A quick-thinking member of the public led police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
One dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
One dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
Updated 12.55 pm
One person is dead and three people are injured after a crash in north Canterbury this morning.
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Bar attacker's Xmas jail reprieve runs out
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Man swung jug into bar patron's face
A man who avoided being locked up during the holiday season has now been sent to prison for fracturing a bar patron's skull with a jug.
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo Week approaches.
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
A Dunedin school hit by government cost-cutting is asking businesses to help get fresh fruit back on its pupils’ lunch menu.
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
It is a yes, no or maybe to fireworks — the Dunedin City Council is to have a deeper think about the next New Year’s Eve celebration.
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
A lack of accessible and affordable rental properties is leaving many disabled people stuck in emergency accommodation that is unsuited to their needs.
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
WhWhile couples plan their day of love, Dunedin florists are rushing around cutting, arranging and preparing dozens of bouquets for Valentine’s Day.
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
References to a blindfolded monkey caused a stir at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
A ship — make that boat — came up the harbour and met its new family yesterday.
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
Otago's biggest private hospital is up for sale, and discussions with a potential buyer are said to be ‘‘advanced’’.
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
Picture this — you are a young medical student, conducting a dissection and the deceased suddenly says: ‘‘You are now cutting into my heart. It looks like this because I have a long history of...