Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion
A small outback town has been devastated by a tragic underground mine explosion that left a man and a young woman dead.
Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane
Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane
Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa, packing sustained winds of up to 282 kph, is on course to barrel into Jamaica, in what could be the largest storm on record for the Caribbean island.
ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner impacted as ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner Jonathan Simcock is among those impacted by recent ACC payment stoppages.
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.
Missing Christchurch teen found
Missing Christchurch teen found
A missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl has been found safe and well, police say.
'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops
'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked his Northern Territory counterpart for a please explain, after learning of their recruitment drive in New Zealand.
Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name
Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name
The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax
Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.
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Farmers, residents criticise support
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Farmers, residents criticise support
Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
The Otago Peninsula has always featured in the life of Eri Lovegrove and now she will have the drawings to prove it.
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Snow offers families exciting day out
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Snow offers families exciting day out
Snowball fights and snowman building was how some Dunedin families who braved the cold opted to spend their Labour Day yesterday.
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a caravan near Waikouaiti.
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
For nearly 100 years, Bill Jenkinson has always sung like there is no tomorrow.
Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Klex Peroy, 6, of Dunedin, plays on an inflatable during The Extravaganza Fair, held at Bayfield Park on Saturday.
Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here
Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here
The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather — generally speaking — is getting warmer, trampers are eager to start heading for the hills.