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Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

People walk past a rubbish bin overflowing with empty water bottles during extreme heat which led...

Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

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Gregg’s items given to Hocken

Hocken Collections archivist David Murray looks at items from the Gregg’s factory. PHOTO: GERARD...

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Gregg’s items given to Hocken

Helping people come together to enjoy the simple things in life over a meal or a cup of coffee was a core marketing theme used by Dunedin’s Gregg’s factory.

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Cycling paths still knocked off balance

John Parker commutes home at the Botanic Gardens intersection where the North Rd cycle lane...

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Cycling paths still knocked off balance

Dunedin’s fragmented cycle network is being tackled by a draft council strategy, but cyclists say solutions are too slow in coming.

Obituary: David Bell, educator

David Bell was a respected teacher and colleague. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Obituary: David Bell, educator

Emeritus Professor David Raymond Bell was the ultimate storyteller.

Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

A screen outside Madison Square Garden displays a message referencing the marriage of Taylor...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

Megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist has announced, as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki. Photo: RNZ

Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has claimed his guns were seized ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit next week.

The North Island town with four Macca's branches

McDonald's Restaurants NZ plans for a new branch in Awapuni, Palmerston North. Photo: Palmerston...

'You can never have too many': The North Island town with four Macca's branches

Golden arches are popular in the city of Palmerston North, where construction of a fourth McDonald's branch in the area is under way.

Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of her 3-year-old.

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Homeowner must pay for footpath repair

Rhys Williams outside his house in Kirkland St, Green Island. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Homeowner must pay for footpath repair

A Green Island man is looking for a break as his property rolls away from him.

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Confined and abused

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Confined and abused

Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.

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Stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.

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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps

Musselburgh School principal Rob Taylor’s half-marathon runs have raised $12,500 for his school’s...

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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps

Doing the hard yards is paying off for Rob Taylor.

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.

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Parking space

Work continues on the demolition of Oamaru House on Hanover St.

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

A cyclist passes through a section of the northbound cycle-lane that has had concrete barriers...

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

As the big cranes arrive and more people begin working at the new Dunedin hospital site, there are going to be changes to the roads around the site.

Books inspire dress-up day

Books inspire dress-up day

East Taieri School pupils brought their favourite fictional characters to life yesterday.

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Good Buddy — the rail boss in training

Chris Francis with his well-trained dog, Buddy. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Good Buddy — the rail boss in training

Buddy cannot drive a train, he cannot hold a spanner to fix things and he cannot answer a phone, but he is still the most popular staff member at the Dunedin Railway Station.

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