Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern
Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern
An Air NZ flight to Dunedin has been cancelled and "anxious passengers" told to disembark from the plane in Auckland due to a "serious" security concern.
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Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, causing delays.
Annual celebration an uphill battle
Annual celebration an uphill battle
The flag of the Independent State of Aramoana flew high and proud above a community gathering for some good old-fashioned fun.
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Concern raising contribution may lead to higher fares
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Concern raising contribution may lead to higher fares
The cost of public transport in Otago looks likely to increase as the government asks for greater contributions from the regional council.
Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025
Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025
The clouds were low but spirits were high as thousands flocked to the Octagon to ring in the new year.
Crews stop spread of Invercargill house fire
Crews stop spread of Invercargill house fire
Fire crews have been praised for their efforts in tackling a blaze at an Invercargill home early this afternoon.
House blaze near Wānaka controlled
House blaze near Wānaka controlled
A well-involved house fire near Wānaka has been brought under control.
Tornado throws holidaymakers from tents
Tornado throws holidaymakers from tents
People were tossed from their tents yesterday as a small tornado whipped through an Omarama campsite.
‘Astute’ US president remembered
‘Astute’ US president remembered
An Otago MP has remembered Jimmy Carter as an "astute" and passionate United States president and humanitarian.
Race day enjoyed by ‘good crowd’
Race day enjoyed by ‘good crowd’
The threat of poor weather did not stop a great day out at the Kurow Jockey Club’s annual race meeting yesterday.
Delays after three-car Qtown crash
Delays after three-car Queenstown crash
Motorists are being warned of delays following a multi-car crash in Queenstown's Frankton Rd (SH6A).
Tornado whips through campsite
Tents go flying as tornado hits South Canterbury campsite
People were tossed from their tents as a small tornado whipped through a busy campsite in Omarama this afternoon.
People tossed from tents in Omarama tornado
People tossed from tents in Omarama tornado
People were tossed from their tents as a small tornado whipped through an Omarama campsite.
Santa puts PM top of naughty list
Santa puts PM top of naughty list
Two Dunedin residents spent some of their Christmas week protesting the delay in building a new Dunedin hospital.
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Poor weather did not discourage enthusiastic shoppers on the hunt for a Boxing Day bargain in Dunedin.
Release treat for passengers
Release treat for passengers
Taking seabirds under her wing is simply business-as-usual for one Dunedin tour boat operator.
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People urged not to access closed track
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People urged not to access closed track
Visitors who blatantly ignore closed signs at Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach are only putting themselves at risk, the Department of Conservation warns.
Application for land transfer
Application for land transfer
A sliver of land, roughly the same area as a quarter of a tennis court, is the source of a land transfer application by a Dunedin company.
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Longer outages possible for safety
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Longer outages possible for safety
Longer unplanned power outages are a sacrifice customers may have to endure in the name of fire safety this summer, a power provider warns.
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Crash renews bus fears
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Crash renews bus fears
Hasty tourism operators are worrying the Automobile Association after a fourth crash involving a tour bus on South Island roads in the past five months.