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Stored fertiliser relocated
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Stored fertiliser relocated
A company storing tonnes of ammonium nitrate in Dunedin, after it could not be unloaded in New Plymouth because of storms, says it was moved within 24 hours.
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Private photos shared amid Gore 'dirty politics'
Gore mayor ambivalent about rumours
An unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Gore Mayor Ben Bell amid accusations of dirty politics in the Gore district election.
Turning up the heat
Turning up the heat
Christchurch residents are being urged to avoid walking dogs and to look after elderly relatives with potentially dangerous hot weather forecast until the end of the weekend.
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Snowsports ACC claims show huge rise in costs
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Snowsports ACC claims show huge rise in costs
Skiing and snowboarding injuries in Otago cost $14 million last year — a 145% increase from a decade ago.
Govt response provides nothing new: mayor
Govt response provides nothing new: mayor
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is disappointed with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand’s response to queries about the new Dunedin hospital and says delays caused by a redesign could cost more than it saves.
Heat is on: South set to sizzle
Turning up the heat
Dunedin residents are being urged to avoid walking dogs and to look after elderly relatives, as dangerously hot weather is forecast until the end of the weekend.
Heavy rain damages home in Tapanui
Heavy rain damages home in Tapanui
Firefighters have assisted to clean up a home inundated by heavy rains in the Clutha District, as the district council warns of surface flooding.
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Fleet’s final flight a ‘bittersweet’ moment
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Fleet’s final flight a ‘bittersweet’ moment
The final flight of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s P-3K2 Orion fleet around the South was a "bittersweet" moment, its Outram born and bred commanding officer says.
Staff sent to Auckland to help out
Staff sent to Auckland to help out
The Dunedin City Council has sent six staff to help with the flood response in Auckland.
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'Explosion' in Dunedin spider population
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'Explosion' in Dunedin spider population
Dunedin has been inundated by an "explosion" in the spider population, driven by a mild winter which gave way to a humid summer.
Large grass fire north of Dunedin
Large grass fire north of Dunedin
Firefighters have largely extinguished a large grass fire on the Kilmog, between Evansdale and Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin.
Elderly driver ticketed for causing crash
Elderly driver ticketed for causing crash
An 84-year-old man has been ticketed for failing to give way after causing a three-car crash in Mosgiel, police say.
Dairy me! 12-year-old caught driving to shop
Dairy me! 12-year-old caught driving to shop
When Dunedin police pulled over a diminutive driver they discovered a 12-year-old boy behind the wheel, returning from a trip to the dairy.
Southern team to help Auckland flood response
Southern team to help Auckland flood response
A public information specialist from Dunedin has been redeployed to Auckland and the city council has offered six staff to help with the flood response.
Christchurch sees last flight of the Orions
Christchurch sees last flight of the Orions
South Island residents are being treated to the final flight of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s P-3K2 Orions today, after nearly 60 years’ service.
Drink-driver had children in car
Drink-driver had children in car
Dunedin police were left disappointed by drunk drivers over the weekend, including a woman charged with endangering youth after being discovered five times the legal alcohol limit with two children...
Man allegedly hit associate with his car
Man allegedly hit associate with his car
A 33-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and assault with a blunt object after allegedly hitting a man with a car during an early morning altercation in Dunedin.
Last flight of the Orions
Last flight of the Orions
Southern residents will be treated to the final flight of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s P-3K2 Orions today, after nearly 60 years’ service.
Woman five times over limit with two children in car
Woman five times over limit with two children in car
Dunedin police have been left disappointed by a spate of drunk drivers over the weekend, including a woman discovered driving while five times over the limit with two children in her car.
Driver charged after hitting man with car
Driver charged after hitting man with car
A 33-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and assault with blunt object after allegedly hitting a man with a car during a late night altercation in Dunedin.