Hospital discharged child who died of stroke next day
A three-year-old child sent home from hospital after a seizure died from a stroke the following day.
ODT Sports Chat: grappling, handball & gymnastics
ODT Sports Chat: grappling, handball & rhythmic gymnastics
On ODT Sports Chat we visited the sports hub at the Edgar Centre on Saturday, with three different codes taking centre stage.
Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling
Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling
A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.
Rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll nears 1500
Rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll nears 1500
Rescue teams raced today to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week.
Pauline Hanson slides in polls after voter 'reality check'
Pauline Hanson slides in polls after voter 'reality check'
Support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has dipped in the latest polls following her controversial National Press Club address.
Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village
Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village
A woman whose mother was left with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder after an incident in her retirement village says not enough is being done to make sure residents are safe.
US, Iran agree to halt attacks, renew talks
US, Iran agree to halt attacks, renew talks
Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official says.
Cult leader, wife guilty of kidnapping and manslaughter
Cult leader, wife guilty of kidnapping and manslaughter
The leader of a fringe religious group has been found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of one of his followers.
Former Olympian, gym founder Les Mills dies
Former Olympian, gym founder Les Mills dies
Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
Person seriously injured as car crashes into Waitati ditch
Person seriously injured as car crashes into Waitati ditch
Two people were taken to hospital, one in a serious condition, following a crash in Waitati this morning.
NSW ramps up drone surveillance for sharks
NSW ramps up drone surveillance for sharks
A fleet of drones will patrol New South Wales beaches from dawn to dusk to spot sharks as artificial intelligence is pegged as a long-term solution to saving lives.
Skydiving plane crash kills 11
Skydiving plane crash kills 11
Eleven people were killed when a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, narrowly missing nearby homes as their families watched.
Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns
Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns
Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.
More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times
More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times
More than 5000 teens have failed the critical NCEA numeracy test four times or more.
Hole lot of trouble for driver in South Dunedin
Hole lot of trouble for driver in South Dunedin
A driver was left with that sinking feeling in South Dunedin early this morning when their ute become lodged in a hole apparently created by a burst water main.
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Cable car line remnants found during works
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Cable car line remnants found during works
Remnants of a 120-year-old cable car line have been discovered during some routine water pipe maintenance in Dunedin.
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No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties
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No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties
The city council has no intention of ‘‘waving a heavy stick’’ at South Dunedin property owners over proposed buy-ups for flood mitigation work, its legal counsel says.
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
Water quality, impact on mana whenua and road noise will be top of the panel’s mind, as hearings for Port Otago’s Southern Link Inland Port project get under way.
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NZ must speak up for international law: specialist
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NZ must speak up for international law: specialist
Amid a volatile world, an international relations and law specialist visiting Dunedin was careful to put a short-term horizon on his message for young New Zealanders.
Bright start to day
Bright start to day
Runners set out on the Leith Harbour free time trial about 9am yesterday morning, backlit by the rising sun.