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    Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts

    Dunedin toddler Edmund Rosevear’s butterfly drawings, which mum Jordy Fogarty helped with, will...

    Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts

    A symbol of inspiration for one Dunedin family has become a badge of honour for a professional football club.

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    No jury not an option: trial postponed

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    No jury not an option: trial postponed

    A Dunedin sex trial has been postponed after the court ran out of jurors to hear the case.

    Alleged animal abuse

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    Alleged animal abuse

    An angry Dunedin dog owner allegedly grabbed his dog by the throat and threw it through a glass door because he was "frustrated".

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    Yeardley’s pain will result in gain

    Phil Yeardley is all set to run 100km at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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    Yeardley’s pain will result in gain

    It is not what most 22-year-olds do on a Saturday night.

    Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man

    The late Neville Peat, of Dunedin, with the Antarctic Society Conservation Trophy he received in...

    Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man

    Dunedin author and photographer Neville Peat has been remembered by his family as a "kind, wise, talented and deeply loving husband, father and pop".

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    Neighbours split on City Rise cafe plan

    Tansy Hayden pictured last year outside the former corner shop and upstairs dwelling, built for...

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    Neighbours split on City Rise cafe plan

    A planned Dunedin cafe would either enliven the community or make parking a nightmare - it depends on which neighbour you listen to.

    Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition

    Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition

    Logan Park High School students having a blast yesterday during their annual athletic sports day at the Caledonian Ground in North Dunedin.

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    'It’s disgusting': Outrage as state houses land listed for third of value

    Land originally assigned for state housing in Port Chalmers is now for sale on Trademe. PHOTO:...

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    'It’s disgusting': Outrage as state houses land listed for third of value

    Kāinga Ora is defending its decision to sell off Port Chalmers land once destined for new homes for a third of its original valuation.

    Warmer weather coming this week

    Hitting the waves between the books, year 12 students from King’s High School leave the water at...

    Warmer weather coming this week

    If you thought summer was lousy — don’t despair, there might be some respite over the next few days.

    Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time

    Dunedin Wildlife Hospital vet nurse Emily Brewer tries to ply a replica penguin with a salmon at Dunedin's railway station yesterday.

    Fire and faith

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    Fire and faith

    Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire during a ritual known as "Holika Dahan" yesterday, which is part of the Holi festival celebrations, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India.

    Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon

    Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Photo: Reuters

    Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon

    The Israeli military deployed additional forces to southern Lebanon overnight, to take up what a military spokesperson on Tuesday described as defensive positions to protect Israeli civilians and...

    No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge

    Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

    No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge

    The government is brushing off accusations of naivety from the opposition over plans to pursue a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as prices spike worldwide.

    Canterbury fishing comp gives out $60K in prizes despite no fish caught

    The "altered" Rakaia salmon statue last month. Photo: Supplied

    Canterbury fishing comp gives out $60K in prizes despite no fish caught

    For the first time in 40 years, no fish were weighed in at the Rakaia Fishing Competition due to woefully low numbers of salmon in the river. But $60,000 in prizes were given away to the 400 people who entered.

    Thousands sign 'Commissioner for Animals' petition

    Animal protection organisations delivered the petition to Parliament today. Photo: Supplied /...

    Thousands sign 'Commissioner for Animals' petition

    Warning: distressing images. More than 31,000 New Zealanders want an independent "Commissioner for Animals" to improve welfare for companion and farmed animals.

    Weather didn't stop champs from going ahead

    Southern Stars performing their display. Photo: Morgan Fraser

    Weather didn't stop champs from going ahead

    The annual Marching Otago Championships were held at the Edgar Centre in the weekend.

    Netanyahu: War with Iran 'not going to take years'

    The aftermath of a strike on a police station in Tehran. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters

    Netanyahu: War with Iran 'not going to take years'

    Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected the war against Iran was "not going to take years", as the conflict widens with Israel attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Iran hitting Gulf states that host US bases.

    Man jailed for baked bean attack on sister

    Photo: Getty Images

    Man jailed for baked bean attack on sister

    A 60-year-old man "violently" bashed his older sister over the head multiple times with a bag full of baked beans cans after the pair began arguing.

    Move-on orders not backed by Housing or Justice Ministers

    File photo: RNZ

    Move-on orders not backed by Housing or Justice Ministers

    The government's move-on orders didn't receive the backing of key ministries, the Housing and Justice Ministers confirmed on Tuesday.

    Copper comes a cropper in fender bender

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Craig Baxter

    Copper comes a cropper in fender bender

    An unmarked Dunedin police car did not have to go very far to get to the scene of a crash in Dunedin this afternoon.
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