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    Yuta Kobayashi, aka Yuchan, of Tokyo, performs a backflip in front of his breakdance opponent at...

    Dancers break it down in underground showdown

    Backflips, windmills and even a head-spinning showdown were among moves busted out at an underground Dunedin dance-off.

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    Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission

    A rally in the Octagon, Dunedin protesting the member's Bill aiming to define gender. PHOTO:...

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    Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission

    A Dunedin woman is concerned by the ‘‘dangerously undemocratic’’ removal of submissions mentioning transgender people from feedback on the government’s controversial gender Bill.

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    Value of southern suburbs increases

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    Value of southern suburbs increases

    Dunedin suburbs are surpassing most of New Zealand in terms of average property value growth with none dropping in value since the start of the year, data shows.

    Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen

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    Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen

    A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin on Friday had allegedly earlier stolen the motorcycle.

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    Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k

    Jo Galer. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k

    The victor of Dunedin’s by-election spent more than $15,000 on her campaign for a seat at the council table.

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    Too many bikes, just enough cyclists

    Tobi Banks, 8, gives his new bike a go at the Valley Project Cycle Workshop on Saturday. PHOTO:...

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    Too many bikes, just enough cyclists

    A community repair shop’s overflow of bicycles meant many Dunedin riders left with some deals on wheels.

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    South’s little films hit big screen

    Dunedin film-maker Stefan Roesch attends the Little Cinema — Dunedin event held at Te Whare o...

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    South’s little films hit big screen

    Productions as short as one minute long were given the chance to breathe on the big screen at an event celebrating grassroots film-making in the South.

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    Beauty technician nails national award

    Jayde Kruskopf, of Abbotsford, placed first in the poster natural and second in the poster art...

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    Beauty technician nails national award

    A teddy bears’ picnic-themed photo shoot at the botanic gardens has netted a Dunedin nail technician two awards in a national nail art competition.

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    Tabletop gamer to compete for big money

    Jack Payne (left) and Josh Collier play a round at the regional qualifier of the ‘‘Riftbound:...

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    Tabletop gamer to compete for big money

    The chance to qualify for a nationwide tournament with a $10,000 cash pool was a rare opportunity for the Dunedin tabletop gaming community.

    Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

    US Senator Lindsey Graham in June. Photo: Getty Images

    Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

    US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71.

    Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda

    Emergency services at the scene in St Kilda this afternoon. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Three injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Kilda

    Three people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash in St Kilda.

    Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway

    Rock have been placed where chunks of State Highway 1 were eaten away by floodwaters this week....

    Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway

    Work is continuing to remove rock and vegetation to allow the safe reopening of a badly damaged highway near Kaikōura in the South Island.

    Man suspected of killing former MP Widdecombe

    Ann Widdecombe was found dead in her home in Haytor this week. Photo: Reuters

    Man suspected of killing former MP Widdecombe

    Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe.

    'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard

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    'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard

    Police are investigating after 1200 litres of fuel was stolen from a Bay of Plenty Volunteer Coastguard unit. 

    US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed

    Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused energy prices to surge, fuelling...

    US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed

    The US military has launched strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf states came under attack.

    Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum

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    Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum

    The tenants claimed exemplary damages for breaches of quiet enjoyment after the property owner's mother kept visiting the Christchurch property.

    19-year-old wins Song Quest

    Samuel Mataele. Photo: Hagen Hopkins

    19-year-old wins Song Quest

    Samuel Mataele, 19-year-old countertenor from Auckland, is the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner.

    Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar

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    Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar

    One person is facing charges after an early-morning brawl at a central Auckland bar that saw seven initially arrested.

    Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'

    India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Government House in Auckland yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

    Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'

    Labour's Chris Hipkins welcomes the Strategic Partnership agreed to with India, but says there will be consequences if NZ does not fulfil its side of the deal.

    Police looking at footage after claim man punched

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    Police looking at footage after claim man punched

    Police are investigating after a man was allegedly punched in the head during an arrest in Hamilton.
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