Firefighter flown to hospital
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after battling Canterbury blaze
A firefighter was flown to hospital after a blaze in North Canterbury in searing temperatures.
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Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police
Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police
Two adults and a teenager reported unconscious in a car at a South Dunedin fast-food carpark were allegedly found intoxicated and with drug paraphernalia, police say.
Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack
Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack
More than 1000 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are still without heating following a devastating Russian attack early on Friday (local time), local authorities said on Sunday.
More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington
More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington
Passengers on more than 50 Air New Zealand flights cancelled by high winds in the capital on Sunday are now being rebooked.
More than 500 dead in Iran protests
More than 500 dead in Iran protests
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group has said, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on...
Slavemaster to be sentenced
Slavemaster to be sentenced
Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to work and sexually abused.
Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay
Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay
Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and Bell Rock Scenic Reserve in Hawke's Bay because of a large fire.
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.
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Present inspires winning moment
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Present inspires winning moment
A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.
Warning over online sales platforms after scam
Warning over online sales platforms after scam
A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.
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Students mark coming of age, home-style
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Students mark coming of age, home-style
There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.
International partnership boost for brain research
International partnership boost for brain research
The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.
Three cruise ships make for busy weekend
Three cruise ships make for busy weekend
Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.
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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary
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Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary
The prospect of running in the rain while wearing a soaking-wet bedsheet apparently did not appeal to many of Dunedin’s avid runners.
Busy mum pops in for takeaway
Busy mum pops in for takeaway
No-one knows why Mika the sea lion ended up in a St Kilda fish and chip shop - perhaps she wanted her blue cod cooked for once.
Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark
Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark
Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin fast-food carpark this evening after a member of the public raised the alarm about three non-responsive people in a car.
Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts
Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts
Parties, loud music, graffiti and a woman scaling the side of a building to escape an alleged domestic violence situation have seen a tenant chucked out of her apartment.
Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat
Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat
A dozen fire crews and several helicopters have responded to a fire in Rotherham, a small Canterbury settlement south of Hanmer Springs.
Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir dead at 78
Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir dead at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78.
Tragedy as body found with bushfires burning out of control
Tragedy as body found with bushfires burning out of control
A person has been confirmed killed in bushfires after police found human remains about 100 metres from a vehicle as more than 30 blazes ravage Victoria.