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Consultation to take new approach

Consultation to take new approach

Lessons learnt from consulting the public about Aurora Energy’s future could influence how the Dunedin City Council seeks feedback on another big issue — Enterprise Dunedin’s future.

Adjustment to managing major contracts

Adjustment to managing major contracts

The Dunedin City Council plans to adjust the way major contracts are kept on track.

Triple collision

Triple collision

Emergency services attend a crash at the intersection of Cargill and Stuart Sts yesterday at 9.05am.

Alleged romance scammer in court

The 44-year-old Auckland woman appeared in Auckland District Court. Photo: Finn Blackwell / RNZ

Alleged romance scammer accused of duping Dunedin man appears in court

A woman accused of defrauding a Dunedin man out of more than half a million dollars in an alleged 18-year romance scam has appeared in court.

Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'

Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'

A mother accused of medically abusing her child "wanted to be seen as the medical mother of a sick child", the Crown has alleged.

Pauline Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Photo: Getty

Pauline Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Australia's One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been criticised after an extraordinary anti-Muslim rant that has been widely condemned.

Govt mulls toll for Auckland Harbour Bridge

Govt mulls toll for Auckland Harbour Bridge

The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing.

Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips

Flooding on State Highway 75 on Banks Peninsula. Photo: NZTA

Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips

The town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight, with State Highway 75 closed because of flooding and slips.

Ta’avao 'heartbroken' over son's death

Angus Ta’avao at a Highlanders training session late last year. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao 'heartbroken' over son's death

New Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao has made the gut-wrenching announcement that his ‘‘beautiful boy’’ Leo has died.

Watch: Kayakers run rapids past clocktower

As the rain fell in Dunedin today the clock started ticking for the inevitable arrival of the Water of Leith kayakers.

One dead, two critical after Sydney stabbing attack

A man is in custody after three people were stabbed near a Sydney train station, leaving one of them dead.

Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death

Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death

A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland today.

Former Kiwi league star shot in Sydney drive-by

Matt Utai during his spell with Wests Tigers in 2012. Photo: Getty Images

Former Kiwi league star shot in Sydney drive-by

Former Kiwis and NRL star Matt Utai has been shot multiple times on his front lawn in an ambush attack with no clear motive.

First infrastructure plan for country revealed

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

First infrastructure plan for country revealed

The report discusses "formidable challenges" to NZ's roads, water pipes, power lines, hospitals, schools and courts.

Wairarapa settlements cut off

The single-lane bridge to Lake Ferry in Wairarapa has been gouged out by floodwaters. Photo:...

Wairarapa settlements cut off

A washout at a single lane bridge has cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.

IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.

Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

More than 300 people attended a public meeting on Monday about the Moa Point wastewater treatment...

Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

Tempers have flared at a packed public meeting over the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant.

Legless drunk driver fails to outrun police

When police arrived at the intersection of Broadway and Rattray St at 7pm yesterday, they found...

Legless drunk driver fails to outrun police

A Dunedin driver who smashed into a traffic light tried to flee police on foot but was allegedly so drunk he was ‘‘hardly able to stand on his own’’.

Otago and Southland teams meet on the beat

Otago and Southland Marching Teams met in Gore on Sunday for the biannual combined competition.

Public toilets vandalised

Public toilets vandalised

A vandal who targeted four of Dunedin’s public toilets destroyed ‘‘anything not made of steel and bolted down’’, meaning the DCC is $5000 out of pocket for repairs.

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