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Jail and home detention for dairy robbery

The On the Spot store on Hamill Rd in Halswell, where the aggravated robbery took place. Photo:...

Jail, home detention for dairy robbery

A lone operator at a Christchurch dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronted her with a machete and made demands for cash, cigarettes, vapes and confectionery.

Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules

Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules

Changes to the United Kingdom's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion according to travel agents.

HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'

HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'

Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is a "disgraceful waste of money", says the PSA union.

Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled

The memorial pays tribute to Lake Alice survivors, and those who have died. Photo: RNZ/Jimmy...

Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled

In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there.

Crash closes lane on motorway

Emergency services attend a crash on the Southern Motorway in Dunedin this morning. Photo:...

Crash closes lane on motorway

Dunedin's Caversham Bypass Motorway was down to one lane for a short time this morning following a crash.

Barker's in a jam over wastewater

An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker's blocks and factory. Photo:...

Barker's in a jam over wastewater

The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste on to DOC land.

E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted

E-scooter injuries have risen, according to ACC claims data. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted

Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected.

Cost of student living continues to rise

The price of rents on Castle St has continued to increase each year, according to students who...

Cost of student living continues to rise

Students have said they have found studying in Dunedin very expensive, and rent was "ridiculously expensive".

Hopes dog attacks will spark law change

An animal control officer communicates with a roaming dog (file image). Photo: RNZ / Felix Walton

Hopes dog attacks will spark law change

Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.

Festivities herald Chinese New Year

Elaine Everett, of Dunedin, takes in the festivities.

Festivities herald Chinese New Year

Thousands attended Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations at Lan Yuan Gardens in Dunedin on Saturday.

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Romantasy a feature of new shop

Colette Palmer, left, and Jasmine Begg, of The Ink Pot, use a rolling library ladder at the...

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Romantasy a feature of new shop

Love was certainly in the air in central Dunedin at the weekend, as crowds of eager readers took the chance to peruse the city’s newest, and only, independent romance bookstore.

Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run

Runners put themselves through a gruelling Three Peaks "orientation" starting at Woodhaugh St...

Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run

Dunedin's dire summer has not deterred entries for this year’s Three Peaks race, with numbers already near capacity.

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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft

Water pipes wait to be laid. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft

A new bylaw could be needed to enable the Dunedin City Council to manage its water supply network effectively, safely and in alignment with new legislation.

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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications

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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications

A person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after getting "stuck in a window" in the early hours of the morning in Queenstown.

Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’

A dragon lantern floats in the pond as the fireworks burst overhead at Dunedin’s Lan Yuan Chinese...

Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’

It was a positive start to the Chinese New Year at Lan Yuan on Saturday night, as thousands of people attended to mark the Year of the Horse.

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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind

Cruise ships Azamara Onward (left) and Carnival Splendor are joined at Port Chalmers by two...

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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind

Port Otago was pushed to its operational limit yesterday as strong winds threatened to unfasten a cruise ship berthed in Dunedin.

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Division over move-on powers

A person’s belongings lie next to a bench in George St, Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Division over move-on powers

Empowering police to move along beggars and rough sleepers would be "punishing the poor" and sweep Dunedin’s homelessness problem under the carpet, a city councillor says.

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Emails reveal shake-up disputes

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Emails reveal shake-up disputes

Accusations of power-grabs, worries about pay and criticism of "frankly ridiculous" workloads were levelled at Dunedin’s mayor over her shake-up of councillor roles, emails reveal.

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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event

Lucinda McConnon, of Dunedin, considers a colourful cover. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event

The latest instalment in a bookish "never-ending story" raised more than $130,000 for a Dunedin institution.

Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch

Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch.

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