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Man accused of approaching teens was under preventive detention order

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A man who police believe has been approaching Christchurch school girls was under a preventive detention order for sexual violence.

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Help needed to secure museum's future

Newly appointed Tūhura Otago Museum philanthropy and development head Dr Georgia Ciaran is...

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Help needed to secure museum's future

Up to $15 million is needed for critical infrastructure upgrades at Tūhura Otago Museum, including earthquake strengthening, a new roof for the tropical forest and fire sprinklers.

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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report

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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report

A review of Dunedin’s local alcohol rules needs to be "reset" after groups including police and health authorities said they were not properly engaged, councillors have been told.

‘I’ve never put him in harm’s way’, defendant says

‘I’ve never put him in harm’s way’, defendant says

A prominent sportsman accused of serious child abuse told police he would never take out his frustrations on a baby.

Climate protesters support pair facing charges

REPORT: FELICTY DEAR / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Climate protesters support pair facing charges

Climate activists protest outside the Dunedin courthouse before Jennifer Shulzitski and Jonathon Rowe-Visser appear in the dock.

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Prof retires after decades of ‘playing with chemicals’

Emeritus Prof Lyall Hanton will retire at the end of this week after ‘‘44 and three-quarter’’...

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Prof retires after decades of ‘playing with chemicals’

Emeritus Prof Lyall Hanton reckons it is a bit strong to say he has spent the past four decades in the University of Otago chemistry labs coming up with ways to help humanity.

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Election sign to be altered after complaint

A Future Dunedin election billboard requires adjustment to comply with a character limit. PHOTO:...

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Election sign to be altered after complaint

After an abatement notice, a court application and communication between lawyers, an election sign in Dunedin will be tweaked.

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Councillor calls for ministry guidance on lead issue

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Councillor calls for ministry guidance on lead issue

A Dunedin city councillor is calling for a rethink on how the council deals with lead contaminated soil, as developers complain of six-figure bills to mitigate it.

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Iyengar yoga instructor delivering zen to dozens

One of the world’s most experienced Iyengar yoga instructors Dr Lois Steinberg (left), of...

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Iyengar yoga instructor delivering zen to dozens

Richard Simmons and his aerobics classes could easily have flicked on when a young Lois Steinberg switched on her television.

Boys prepare for the catwalk in school fundraiser

John McGlashan College students Ben Eckhoff (left), 18, and Glenn Ericsson, 17, show off their...

Boys prepare for the catwalk in school fundraiser

Students from a boys’ secondary school in Dunedin are perfecting their catwalks to raise money for their arts programmes.

Tired taxi driver hit signpost which fell on passerby, killing him

Floral tributes and posters laid at the scene on New North Rd where Jason McEwen was killed while...

Tired taxi driver hit signpost which fell on passerby, killing him

A taxi driver had worked about 30 hours over two days and then didn’t adhere to the required stand-down period before he made the fatal decision to get back behind the wheel.

Christmas gifts in doubt as NZ Post stops US deliveries

NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main said Saturday services to rural areas were not...

Christmas gifts in doubt as NZ Post stops US deliveries

Christmas gifts and romance novels are among the many items that will no longer be sent to the United States as NZ Post suspends parcel deliveries.

Part falls from moving Ferris wheel

A Ferris wheel at the Illuminate Light & Sound Experience in Christchurch. Photo: Illuminate...

Part falls from moving Ferris wheel

WorkSafe is assessing an incident where a part fell off an operating Ferris wheel at the Illuminate light show in Christchurch on Sunday.

ACT pushes back against changes to four-year-term proposal

The report recommended shifting to a strict four years between elections if voters backed that...

ACT pushes back against changes to four-year-term proposal

A select committee report has recommended pushing ahead with a four-year-term referendum, but stripping out some of the requirements the ACT Party had proposed.

Pharmacist failed to consult GP before man's fatal brain bleed

The man was on Warfarin, a medication used to prevent blood clots. Photo: Getty Images

Pharmacist failed to consult GP before man's fatal brain bleed

When a man who was on blood thinners started getting worsening headaches and nausea, his wife began to worry.

Murder accused 'didn't like living at Loafers Lodge' - Crown

Murder accused 'didn't like living at Loafers Lodge' - Crown

The man accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight started the blaze because he did not want to live there, a Crown lawyer has argued.

Man killed in sand dune collapse a 'devoted father'

Man killed in sand dune collapse a 'devoted father'

Family and friends are paying tribute to a young father who died after a sand dune collapsed on him at Muriwai Beach, on Saturday.

PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to see "modest" and "consistent" house prices increases.

Scramble for 'quick, dirty' figures ahead of dairy talks

Scramble for 'quick, dirty' figures ahead of dairy talks

Emails obtained by RNZ show a last-minute scramble for hard data as pressure mounted on the government to respond to soaring butter prices.

Defendant 'shocked, confused' at baby's injuries

A prominent sportsman told police he was “shocked” and “confused” after hearing a baby he had cared for had suffered more than a dozen fractures.

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