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    Obituary: camp library a small piece of joy amid immense despair

    Dita Kraus, known as the "Librarian of Auschwitz". Photo: Wikimedia Commons

    Obituary: camp library a small piece of joy amid immense despair

    HG Wells made his name predicting where mankind might be going

    Obituary: explored, protected remote lands

    Esteemed park ranger Grahame Champness. Photos: supplied

    Obituary: explored, protected remote lands

    On January 11, one of New Zealand’s prominent former national park rangers, and a member of one of the last New Zealand early geological expeditions

    Mosgiel chemical spill contained

    Mosgiel chemical spill contained

    A hazmat unit responded to a chemical spill in Mosgiel today.

    Aboriginal group shows support at Waitangi

    An Aboriginal group say being present at Waitangi is about strengthening ties between Indigenous...

    Aboriginal group shows support at Waitangi

    A group of Aboriginal visitors say they have travelled across the Tasman to stand alongside Māori at Waitangi.

    Britain's PM apologises to Epstein victims

    Britain's PM apologises to Epstein victims

    British PM Sir Keir Starmer has launched a fierce attack on his former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, saying he was sorry he'd believed his "lies" before appointing him.

    Kidnapped mother of TV host presumed still alive

    Kidnapped mother of TV host presumed still alive

    Investigators presume the kidnapped elderly mother of a popular US TV news host is "still out there" four days after she was abducted from her Arizona home.

    Wastewater discharged into Cook Strait again

    Sewage can be seen on Wellington's south coast after a leak from the Moa Point wastewater plant....

    Wastewater discharged into Cook Strait again

    Wellington Water says screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of it being near the shoreline.

    Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police

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    Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police

    A driver took out a 100m section of median barrier on Dunedin's Southern Motorway before absconding from the early-morning crash, police say.

    Patron locked in pub after falling asleep

    It's believed the man fell asleep in a toilet at the Waterloo Hotel. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Patron locked in pub after falling asleep

    A man was forced to mount an escape attempt from a Dunedin pub after he woke in a toilet after-hours to find himself locked in.

    Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill

    Dive Wellington runs sessions in the Taputeranga Marine Reserve almost everyday.  Photo: Supplied...

    Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill

    By Mary Argue of RNZWellington divers are not only worried about the environmental cost, but the financial fallout of having raw sewage spewing onto the south coast.

    MP wants whales recognised as legal persons

    There were 293 sightings of eight different cetacean species were observed, including humpback,...

    MP wants whales recognised as legal persons

    A Green MP wants tohorā/whales to be recognised as legal persons.

    Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service

    Bishop Te Kito Pikaahu asked the crowd for calm while Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour...

    Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service

    Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has denied his views about the intentions of the Treaty of Waitangi are poorly received at annual commemorations.

    Floods not its fault: council

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    Floods not its fault: council

    Claims it is responsible for any flooding in South Dunedin are wrong, the Dunedin City Council says.

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    Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

    The case is being heard in the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT files

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    Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

    After a Dunedin woman’s internet relationship broke down, she showed up at the man’s house, called him a ‘‘pedo’’ and pretended to be him on social media.

    Two more candidates put hats in ring

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    Two more candidates put hats in ring

    The latest person to announce their candidacy for the Dunedin City Council by-election is calling for balance to be restored at the table.

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    George St Market set to be bigger and busier

    Preparing for tomorrow’s George St Market are (clockwise from top right) stallholder Alice...

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    George St Market set to be bigger and busier

    Dunedin's foot traffic is set to swell as the city’s large market day makes a return on the back of the raging success of last year’s inaugural event.

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    Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

    Tom Grant stands by a flooded section of Old Brighton Rd. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

    At 96, Tom Grant should have his feet up and enjoying life. But a flooded road, caused by a blocked culvert and a lack of council action, has him cheesed off.

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    Former Otago Nugget Hayden Allen — flanked by ex Tall Blacks Ethan Rusbatch (left) and Tom...

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    An Otago Nugget has returned to his primary school to inspire the next generation of basketballers to take up the game by helping install a brand-new multi-use court.

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    Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

    Hayden Hurst will be subject to parole conditions for more than two and a-half years. PHOTO:...

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    Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

    A drink-driver, high on MDMA, who caused a fatal head-on crash after a work function has been granted parole at his first hearing.

    More charges possible in fatal crash case

    Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

    More charges possible in fatal crash case

     A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.
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