Support grows for return of Southerner
Support grows for return of Southerner
Restoring the long-retired Southerner train service from Invercargill to Christchurch has moved a step closer to becoming a reality.
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Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Dunedin All Black fans were out in force at the Wall St Mall this morning, waiting in a long line for the chance to get a signature from their heroes.
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Three Dunedin teenagers and an 11-year-old driving the wrong way on the motorway had allegedly spent almost 12 hours joyriding in stolen cars and committing petrol drive offs.
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
A prestigious national singing award was swept up by a Dunedin pupil after she dazzled judges by singing an original song written by her mother.
Straw speared girl's mouth roof in bike accident
Straw spears toddler's roof of mouth in South Island bike accident
Dunedin doctors are warning of the risks of metal straws after a South Island toddler got one impaled through the roof of her mouth after falling from her bike.
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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest
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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest
Dunedin band Deaf Raccoon are crediting lunchtime jam sessions for their success after taking top honours at a regional battle of the bands competition at the weekend.
Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches
Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches
Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
A Queenstown team leader who lashed out at his managers over workplace changes has been awarded $10,000 after being wrongfully sacked.
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex.
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Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
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'There's a bias': Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
A gardener handcuffed for carrying a machete in a leafy Dunedin suburb was a victim of racial profiling, the woman who hired him believes.
Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm
Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival will not let the forecast wet weather "dampen" an amazing event this weekend.
Machete lands gardener at sharp end of law
Cops called on Dunedin gardener using machete
A gardener using a machete in Opoho found himself in handcuffs after a worried member of the public called the police.
Skateboard allegedly used in assault
Skateboard allegedly used in assault
A skateboarder allegedly assaulted a pedestrian with his board after knocking them over in central Dunedin, police say.
Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision
Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision
A skateboarder allegedly assaulted a pedestrian with his board after knocking them over in central Dunedin, police say.
Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed
Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed
The first passenger off the inaugural flight from the Gold Coast was left stunned when she was greeted at Dunedin Airport by a media scrum and raucous applause.
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
A Dunedin woman left in the cold after falling victim to a firewood scam is thanking an "angel" who came out of nowhere and saved the day.
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
Loose hay strewn across the floor is believed to have fuelled a fire that burnt a Green Island shed to a crisp.
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
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Miss Universe entrant a mother
A former Dunedin resident and budding beauty pageant contestant will be competing for the elusive top spot in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant five months after giving birth.