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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents

Waikouaiti Beach Motor Camp. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents

Waikouaiti residents are "ropeable" over vague reopening dates for the council-owned camp, a community board member says.

Tools, trinkets in troves at sale

Carolyn Campbell, of Mosgiel, is equipped to tackle spring in the garden after findings some gems...

Tools, trinkets in troves at sale

Thrifty treasure hunters were quick to queue in search of bargains at the annual Taieri Rotary Garage Sale.

Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies

Dunedin DJ TRON (real name Vanessa Cook) (left) with Fresh Light Frequencies organiser Rosie Hill...

Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies

Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.

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Staffing, resource issues plague ED

The Dunedin Hospital emergency department entrance sign on Great King St. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Staffing, resource issues plague ED

If the ED is the canary in the Dunedin Hospital coalmine, then there is cause to worry about the bird’s health. Matthew Littlewood looks into the present situation and wonders whether there is a way out.

Watersports foiled by wipeout

Dunedin hydrofoiler Selwyn McCracken battled a crosswind at St Clair yesterday morning.

Obituary: passionate voice for youth

Former Queen’s High School principal Dame Patricia Harrison was a beloved educator and community leader.

Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race

Rocket Lab's has won big Pentagon contracts. Photo: Supplied / Rocket Lab (file)

Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race

In its rush to join the space race, New Zealand needs to ensure it is not simply doing the bidding of a superpower like the United States, Prof Robert Patman says.

Homeless forced to leave church grounds

About 10 people had been living on church grounds but had to leave by today. Photo: RNZ

Homeless forced to leave church grounds

About 10 people had been living in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.

Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

Police prepare to erect a tent at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

Dunedin police are investigating after a person died in unknown circumstances.

Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims

Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims

The coronial inquiry into the Whakaari / White Island eruption has heard that, although the island is the most active in NZ, the country did not seem ready for the disaster.

William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Photo: Reuters

William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy

Prince William says protecting his family was the most important thing for him when wife Catherine and father King Charles III became ill, and wants to modernise the monarchy when he becomes sovereign.

Govt plan to make weapons for export

Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan to make weapons for export

Defence Minister Judith Collins wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.

Search intensifies for missing teenager

The search for missing Christchurch teenager Marley continues, with police asking the public to stay away from Scarborough and Godley Head while a helicopter is operating.

Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls

Leo Darin Goodwin has been charged with breaching his parole conditions. Photo: Peter Meecham,...

Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls

A sexual predator accused of approaching Christchurch schoolgirls has pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaching parole.

Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears

Some of the affected car seats. Photo: Commerce Commission / Supplied

Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears

The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart, formerly known as Panda Mart, to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns.

Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home

New Zealanders Rana Hamida, Yousseff Khalil Youssef Sammour and Samuel Francis Star Leason were...

Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home

Protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.

'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

Winston Peters used a side entrance to evade a large group of protesters chanting "Shame on you" at Port Chalmers.

Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'

If you're planning any outdoor activities this weekend in Dunedin look away now.

Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

A Dunedin man's night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended in hospital when he broke a leg crashing it.

Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback

Gus went missing from his family's sheep station in South Australia on Saturday afternoon. Image:...

Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback

The likelihood of finding a little boy lost in the outback is fading as family and searchers cling to hopes he has found shelter and is waiting to be rescued.

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