Brother's death spurred desire to succeed
A Dunedin mother of three who tested her limits against the ‘‘fittest people on the planet’’ says she was spurred on by the tragic murder of her brother.
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Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years
Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years
Christchurch police have confirmed a body found at a property in the central city on Sunday is missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls.
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
Leaked letters show the Tertiary Education Union is gearing up for legal action against Otago Polytechnic over accusations it bungled the slashing of jobs.
Bus fare hike among transport changes
Bus fare hike among transport changes
Increases in bus fares and a fleet of other public transport changes are set to be approved by the Otago Regional Council tomorrow.
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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness
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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness
Kāinga Ora's cuts to a host of housing projects could worsen Dunedin’s homelessness problem, city councillors say.
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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown
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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown
Parking changes near a popular Dunedin beach would have a ‘‘significant and ongoing impact’’ for the city’s vibrant surfing community, opponents say.
Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar
Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar
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Iran's military said it had carried out a "devastating and powerful" missile attack on the US airbase in Qatar after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital.
Community goes wild on Matariki
Community goes wild on Matariki
Matariki was not a good weekend to be a wild animal inland from Outram.
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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping
The next freedom camping season in Dunedin is set to have a reduced emphasis on enforcement, following strong compliance with rules.
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DCC accused of stymieing development
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DCC accused of stymieing development
The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin.
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Flying colour — return of flights lauded
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum was lit up a Jetstar orange last night, marking the return of direct international flights between Queensland and Dunedin.
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".
Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case
Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case
The case of a social media influencer accused of poisoning her baby contains so many medical documents her solicitor had to hire specialist staff, a magistrate has heard.
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Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'
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Man on domestic violence charges kicked kitten 'like rugby ball'
A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten.
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court
An Otago man whose reckless driving caused the death of his partner has been back before the court on more driving crimes.
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
A man left two young boys on a beach with a loaded rifle while he went off fishing and drinking.
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
The Minister for Ethnic Communities says he was "appalled" by a Destiny Church march on Saturday which was neither "Kiwi, nor Christian".
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
Woman in court over death of six-year-old child
A woman has appeared in the Dunedin District Court charged with manslaughter in relation to a six-year-old.
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
A woman in residential care lay dead in her room for two days before anyone noticed, while music was heard playing on her computer.
Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension
Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension
A senior lawyer with more than 30 years of good conduct has been convicted of driving with excess breath alcohol and, only three weeks later, of driving while suspended.