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    One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures

    The ruptured chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview,...

    One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures

    A chemical tank has imploded and ruptured in the US state of Washington, resulting one death, nine people critically injured and another nine unaccounted for, officials say.

    Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

    Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.

    First person charged under new stalking law

    The man will appear in Auckland District Court. Photo: ODT files

    First person charged under new stalking law

    An Auckland man is the first person to be charged under new stalking and harassment laws.

    AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way

    AI will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year. File photo

    AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way

    The government says artificial intelligence will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year.

    Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application

    Andrew Mehrtens working at a Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs in 2015....

    NZ rugby great Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application

    A former Crusaders and All Blacks great is the subject of a bankruptcy application in Christchurch.

    One dead after crash on Canterbury property

    One dead after crash on Canterbury property

    A person has died after an early morning crash in Canterbury.

    'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis shows off Budget 2026 ahead of its delivery on Thursday. Photo: RNZ

    'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says

    Thursday's Budget is "the right Budget for the times", and will respond to an increasingly uncertain world, the Finance Minister says.

    Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire

    Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters

    Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire

    Iran says the United States has violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close.

    'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin

    Firefighters work to free a 39-year-old man who crashed his car into the back of a parked logging...

    'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin

    A Dunedin man left in a critical condition after crashing into a parked logging truck had bail conditions not to drive.

    New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes

    The six-building residential project in central Christchurch is scheduled for completion in early...

    New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes

    Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.

    Teen driver rammed three police vehicles in stolen car

    Teen driver rammed three police vehicles in stolen car

    Police have arrested a teenager who allegedly rammed three police cars in a stolen vehicle before being blocked and arrested south of Christchurch.

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    Anxiety inspires holistic remedy

    Otago Girls’ High School year 12 student Jeantine Dixon is preparing to sell her anxiety relief...

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    Anxiety inspires holistic remedy

    Experiencing repeated panic and anxiety attacks after her father’s death prompted a Dunedin secondary student to make an anxiety relief spray.

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    Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it

    Otago Debating Team members (from left) Emily Roy, Che McGavern and Beth Elder celebrate becoming...

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    Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it

    Three Dunedin secondary school students were so focused on winning the national debating tournament in Parliament, Christopher Luxon himself could not have shaken their focus.

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    Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k

    Council costs for investigating Cr Benedict Ong’s behaviour have passed $17,000, but some around the council table fear the final figure and cost to Dunedin’s reputation could climb much higher.

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    Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues

    An abandoned Mazda MX-5 in Stenhope Cres, Corstorphine, yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues

    Another day, another few car thefts in the city.

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    'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes

    A truck drives down Mosgiel's Gordon Road. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

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    'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes

    A watching brief will be maintained over Mosgiel traffic issues before any substantial long-term fix is proposed, transport officials say.

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    Fossils to be reunited in US

    The late University of Otago palaeontologist Emeritus Prof Ewan Fordyce with part of the skeleton...

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    Fossils to be reunited in US

    For decades, a fossilised whale has been sitting in the basement of the University of Otago’s geology department — minus its head.

    UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children

    File photo: Getty Images

    UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children

    Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors say, as they urge lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.

    'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'

    The man was warned by a judge after telling the Crown prosecutor he was a "freak" and "twisted"....

    'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'

    A man facing a raft of family harm and violence charges has lashed out at the Crown, describing the prosecutor as a "freak" and "twisted".

    Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

    Lanyue Xiao and her husband Kaixiao Liu. Photo: RNZ

    Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

    Officers investigating the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang found the body wrapped in five layers of plastic bags and tied to stones weighing more than 15 kilograms.
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