Teenager found just in time to catch departing cruise ship
Teenager found just in time to catch departing cruise ship
A missing teenage passenger from a cruise ship was found just in time after a search in Dunedin, police confirm.
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Fireworks start NY Eve blazes in areas under ban
Fireworks start NY Eve blazes in areas under ban
Several New Year's Eve fires around Otago were caused by people letting off fireworks in areas under a fire ban, officials say.
Teen cruise ship passenger found in Dunedin
Teen cruise ship passenger found in Dunedin
A missing teenage passenger from a cruise ship has been found after a search in Dunedin, police have confirmed.
Burning couch extinguished in Castle St
Burning couch extinguished in Castle St
Firefighters were called to put out a burning couch in Dunedin's student quarter overnight.
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New-age apps to get your head around
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New-age apps to get your head around
The number of social media apps out there is becoming so numerous it is becoming hard for many people to keep up.
‘Do not let off any fireworks’ — Fenz makes appeal to public
‘Do not let off any fireworks’ — Fenz makes appeal to public
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people not to let off fireworks this New Year, following a long history of a busy night for crews nationwide.
Just the ticket: Delight over railway's return
Just the ticket: Delight over railway's return
A much-loved Dunedin attraction is back and better than ever following a three-year hiatus.
Good timing for service’s return: port
Good timing for service’s return: port
Port Otago has welcomed back a weekly shipping service from the world’s third-largest shipping service, after a four-year hiatus.
City’s less-known rail station
City’s less-known rail station
Who would have thought there was a railway station in the hills of Dunedin suburbia?
Fallen tree cuts power to hundreds
Fallen tree cuts power to hundreds
A tree falling into power lines cut electricity to hundreds of people in the Dunedin suburbs of Bradford and Kenmure today.
Rally drivers test their throttles at speedway
Rally drivers test their throttles at speedway
Petrolheads from all over the South Island flocked to Beachlands Speedway last night to watch many of Otago and Southland’s finest rally drivers battle it out on the track.
Region bucks Boxing Day sales trend
Region bucks Boxing Day sales trend
Boxing Day sales nationwide were down this year — however, in Otago it was a different story.
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Breaking down the language barrier
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Breaking down the language barrier
Language barriers are a significant challenge for any reporter wanting to share someone’s story.
Hub driver assault more ‘villainy’
Hub driver assault more ‘villainy’
The assault of a bus driver at the Dunedin bus hub on Saturday was just another case of "villainy", a witness to the attack says.
Charges laid after car search
Charges laid after car search
A bail-breaching Dunedin man collected a raft of charges after being found in a car allegedly filled with drugs on Thursday.
1501 breath-tested; only one over limit
1501 breath-tested; only one over limit
More than 1500 people were breath-tested on Dunedin roads over the Christmas weekend, but police found only one motorist over the limit.
‘Still great turnout’ for races at Wingatui
‘Still great turnout’ for races at Wingatui
Despite the less than clement weather, post-Christmas party seekers were in for a day of fun at the Wingatui Boxing Day Races.
Warning issued as road toll hits five
Warning issued as road toll hits five
Police are advising motorists to not expect a warning if they are caught driving irresponsibly, as the country’s holiday road toll stands at five.
Time for festive reprieve while on duty
Time for festive reprieve while on duty
As families across Dunedin spent their Christmas soaking up the sun and spending time with loved ones, Fire and Emergency New Zealand employees were in uniform and on the job.
Special present for Dunedin couple
Special present for Dunedin couple
A Dunedin couple had the Christmas present of a lifetime when their baby girl entered the world early on Christmas Day.