US might give air support to back Ukraine peace deal
President Donald Trump says he has ruled out putting US troops on the ground in Ukraine but said the US might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia's war in the country.
Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker
Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker
A Coroner has called out New Zealand's "troubling tolerance" for unlicensed driving after the death of an elderly man who was struck by a motorcyclist while on a mobility scooter.
Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'
Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'
An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.
Man 'got stoned' before strangling woman in bed
Man 'got stoned' before strangling woman in bed
A man who strangled a woman as she lay in bed said he got stoned at a mate’s place before it happened.
'I’d rather be in the classroom': Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer
'I’d rather be in the classroom': Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer
Dunedin teachers are angry they have to picket after the government put forward a ‘‘silly’’ offer for their collective agreement.
Teen spends sixth night in police cell
'Not humane': Christchurch teen spends sixth night in police cell
A Christchurch mother is furious her 15-year-old son spent a sixth night being held in a police cell after he was arrested last Thursday.
One dead in highway crash south of Dunedin
One dead in highway crash south of Dunedin
Updated 9.55 am
A person is dead following a two-vehicle highway crash south of Dunedin early today.
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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response
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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response
An eyesore or harmless fun?
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.
‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor
‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor
A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.
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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues
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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues
Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.
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University activist group reactivated
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University activist group reactivated
A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.
Dunedin ACC building ready for staff
Dunedin ACC building ready for staff
A small group of people who braved frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.
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Developer abandons project over 'absurd' rules
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Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates
Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.
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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis
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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis
Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.
Entrants eager for barista champs
Entrants eager for barista champs
A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.
Open-and-shut case
Open-and-shut case
A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.
Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding
Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding
The Health Research Council of New Zealand provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.
SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study
SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study
New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".
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Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year
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Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year
A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards — for the fourth time in a row.