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Crash near Henley: Two seriously hurt, one trapped in boot

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on the Allanton-Waihola Rd tonight. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Crash near Henley: Two seriously hurt, one trapped in boot

Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash near Henley in which two people were seriously injured and another was trapped in the boot of one of the vehicles.

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Choir numbers look on way up again

John McGlashan College choir musical director Amelia Mah accompanies the McGlashan Maestros in a...

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Choir numbers look on way up again

Covid has diminished participation in secondary school choirs across the region in recent years, but the numbers have started to bounce back.

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Dangers in hot water bottle usage

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Dangers in hot water bottle usage

Winter has arrived, and to avoid climbing into a bed that feels like a fridge at night, many southerners are turning to a seasonal bed buddy — the humble hottie.

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Youth driving offences ‘most concerning’

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Youth driving offences ‘most concerning’

Drink-driving was again "the main theme" of police activity in Dunedin at the weekend.

Intruder tries to open Dunedin cafe safe

Dunedin police are speaking to a man in relation to a break-in at Alto Cafe at the weekend.

Drink-driving mayhem on Dunedin roads

Emergency services sweep up glass and other debris after a crash in Portsmouth Dr this afternoon....

Drink-driving mayhem on Dunedin roads

Drink-drivers slammed into parked cars and smashed fences in another Dunedin weekend marred by boozy behaviour behind the wheel.

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Frost-free mornings warmly welcomed

A mallard duck swims through slushy ice in the pond at the Dunedin Botanic Garden at the weekend....

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Frost-free mornings warmly welcomed

If you are sick of scraping ice off your windscreen, a short reprieve is on the way.

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Fan indulges his burning love for Elvis

Ray Higgan holds an Elvis Presley calendar he bought at the Regent Theatre Music and...

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Fan indulges his burning love for Elvis

There was a little less conversation and quite a few suspicious minds - especially around the Elvis memorabilia table - as hordes of people sought the best bargains at the Regent Theatre Music and Entertainment Sale.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Edendale

A motorcyclist has been flown to Southland Hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Edendale this morning.

May weather warmest ever reported in NZ

Autumn 2023 was topped off with the warmest May on record, toppling many southern temperature records in the process.

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Grammy winner visits to tap out a tune

Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Bill Cunliffe diverted from his New Zealand tour...

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Grammy winner visits to tap out a tune

Within 60 seconds of tinkling the ivories on what is believed to be the largest piano in the world, Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Bill Cunliffe was totally blown away.

Factors affect vitamin C needs

University of Otago (Christchurch) pathology and biomedical science researcher Associate Prof...

Factors affect vitamin C needs

We all know oranges and kiwifruit are good for us, but University of Otago researchers say some of us are not getting enough of them — particularly overweight people and smokers.

Charges loom over South Dunedin crash

A person had to be freed from their vehicle after a two-car crash in South Dunedin this afternoon...

Charges loom over South Dunedin crash

Dunedin police are waiting to see how a crash victim recovers before charging an alleged 19-year-old drink-driver, following a major crash in South Dunedin yesterday.

Car plunges into harbour amid spate of icy crashes

As Jack Frost tightens his grip on Dunedin, police are urging drivers to take more care following several ice-related crashes overnight.

‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded

Jack Frost made quite the entrance yesterday, whitening much of the southern South Island with fog and bringing some "seriously chilly" temperatures.

Pupils share ‘passionate’ speeches

Queen’s High School pupil Lani Laufita (18) gives a passionate speech during the Otago Pacific...

Pupils share ‘passionate’ speeches

If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.

‘Seriously chilly’ temperatures recorded

Jack Frost made quite the entrance yesterday, whitening much of the southern region with fog and bringing some "seriously chilly" temperatures as the mercury plunged to well below zero.

Research into Parkinson’s hallucinations earns fellowship

Research into Parkinson’s hallucinations earns fellowship

Seeing shadows or fully-formed shapes and figures which are not there are some of the more disconcerting and alarming symptoms for people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Blindfolded meal to raise funds for trust

Terry Bartlett is hoping to give Dunedin residents a taste of life as a blind person by...

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Blindfolded meal to raise funds for trust

If you love to slurp, burp or eat with your mouth open at the dinner table, this public banquet is perfect for you.

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Spate of youth crime ‘disturbing’

Police take three young people into custody after they allegedly stole a Toyota Hilux in Central...

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Spate of youth crime ‘disturbing’

Police have revealed more details about an alleged crime spree across Otago which has ended with two teenage girls facing charges in Youth Court.

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