Cars banished in trial
The closure of a 1.8km section of Dunedin’s Town Belt, between Queens Dr and Braid Rd, for three months began yesterday.
ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses
ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses
A $50,000 random ratepayer survey should help the Otago Regional Council focus on the public’s priorities, the chairwoman says.
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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model
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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model
A radical shake-up of how universities are funded is desperately needed, the University of Otago vice-chancellor says.
Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’
Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’
An Invercargill man involved in a vigilante murder says he now wants to attend church and live "a normal life".
‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire
‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire
A beloved family dog was killed in a large house fire that tore through a Mosgiel home on Sunday.
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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor
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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor
His big presence, talkativeness and ready smile were highlighted by his "work family" yesterday, and its members agreed: Jules Radich made an impression.
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Champ wasn’t expecting to win
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Champ wasn’t expecting to win
In basketball circles they say "white men can’t jump".
Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount
Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount Maunganui
Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland's domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.
Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests
Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests
Thousands have marked Australia's national day by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for unity.
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said today as the search continued for...
Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide
Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide
The fire service received a 111 call about a slip near the Mt Maunganui holiday park nearly four hours before a fatal landslide, it can be revealed.
Wanted man possibly in Dunedin
Wanted man possibly in Dunedin
A man wanted by police is believed to be in the Southern District, possibly in Dunedin.
Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia
Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia
Record-breaking heat is set to scorch Australia's southeast, prompting urgent heatwave warnings for Australia Day.
Woman died after fall from stretcher at hospital
Woman died after fall from stretcher at hospital
A woman died after being dropped from a hospital stretcher at Whangārei Hospital, a coroner has found.
Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked
Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked at Christchurch concert
The wet weather failed to stop pop megastar Ed Sheeran from belting out a 30-track set list in Christchurch on Saturday and Sunday nights.
WorkSafe to investigate those responsible for holiday park
WorkSafe to investigate those responsible for holiday park
WorkSafe says it will be looking into the organisations that had a duty of care for everyone at the Mt Maunganui holiday park, but for now the priority is on the recovery efforts.
Man broke into wastewater treatment plant to 'hide' from people
Man broke into wastewater treatment plant to 'hide' from people
A Dunedin man told police the only reason he broke into a wastewater treatment plant was to "hide" from people searching from him.
Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash
Driver suspected of huffing nitrous oxide before crash
A Dunedin driver who "fell asleep" before crashing is suspected of huffing nitrous oxide while behind the wheel.
Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1
Stray cow dies after being hit by car on SH1
A stray cow had been wandering on the Northern Motorway for hours before it was hit by a car and killed late last night.
'I started sinking and the fun began'
Dunedin kayaker reaches destination - eventually and minus his clothes
A Dunedin man who made it his day’s mission to "travel to Ōtākou by water" succeeded — albeit stark naked after his clothes washed away when his kayak capsized.