Cops called on Dunedin gardener using machete
A gardener using a machete in Opoho found himself in handcuffs after a worried member of the public called the police.
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.
Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud
Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud
An award-winning University of Otago staff member is being investigated for fraud.
'We loved her dearly': Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
'We loved her dearly': Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
Updated 10.25 am
Tributes are flowing for Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died early today at the age of 50.
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
New legislation that will ensure the courts cannot issue a permanent name suppression order for an adult convicted of a sexual offence, unless the victim agrees to it.
Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'
Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'
Updated 11.10 am
US President Donald Trump said he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week.
Drenching on way for Dunedin; snow for parts of South
Drenching on way for Dunedin; snow for parts of South
Updated 10.15 am
Dunedin looks set for a drenching going into the weekend, while heavy snow could hit parts of inland Otago.
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
It was difficult to tell who was having more of a whale of a time — the whales, or the tourists on board an Otago Harbour wildlife cruise.
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Academic calls out ‘toxic’ school
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Academic calls out ‘toxic’ school
An academic has taken his grievances to Parliament to blow the whistle on the University of Otago's "toxic" Business School.
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Otago University rape victim had to fight to have case heard
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Otago University rape victim had to fight to have case heard
A woman raped in an Otago University hall of residence had to fight to get her case heard after the city’s prosecutors declined to take on the case.
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Kitten kicker denies abusing housemates
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Kitten kicker denies abusing housemates
A man who admitted drop-kicking a kitten says he never abused the people he lived with.
Ex-teacher sentenced for indecent assault
Ex-teacher sentenced for indecent assault
An ex-Dunedin high school teacher has been sentenced to home detention after being convicted of his 26th indecency against former pupils.
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Man sexually assaulted victim, held knife to her throat
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Man sexually assaulted victim, held knife to her throat
A woman who believed she was going fruit picking in Roxburgh instead was sexually assaulted and had a knife held to her throat.
Skateboard allegedly used in assault
Skateboard allegedly used in assault
A skateboarder allegedly assaulted a pedestrian with his board after knocking them over in central Dunedin, police say.
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Playground upgrade receives top marks
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Playground upgrade receives top marks
"Best playground — ever!"
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‘Tricky balance’: free child bus fares end
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‘Tricky balance’: free child bus fares end
Making children pay bus fares was a bitter pill to swallow for Otago regional councillors yesterday.
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Fear Bill will increase compliance burden
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Fear Bill will increase compliance burden
A Government drive to cut red tape could make the compliance burden on councils worse, the Dunedin City Council fears.
Photographer of the Year awards
Photographer of the Year awards
Skills of Otago photographers came into sharp focus at the 2025 Tūhura Otago Museum Photographer of the Year awards, which were announced last night.
Kapa haka group fostering connection
Kapa haka group fostering connection
A new kapa haka group is helping Maori students from two Dunedin secondary schools connect with each other and their culture.
Work on building advancing
Work on building advancing
Work is well and truly forging ahead to turn a derelict Port Chalmers building into a community venue.