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    Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

    Donny Moses is on trial at the Christchurch District Court. Photos: Supplied via Open Justice

    Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

    A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.

    One hurt in large Timaru building fire

    A large shed caught fire in Timaru. Photo: Supplied

    One hurt in large Timaru building fire

    A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battled a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.

    United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

    UAE's Oil Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei is shown in this 2019 file photo. Photo: Reuters

    United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

    The United Arab Emirates said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations.

    Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers

    When police arrived the intruder began to dig into the re-heated pasta. Photo: Getty Images

    Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers

    Student flatmates in north Dunedin were startled to find a stranger re-heating their leftovers in the kitchen.

    Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages

    Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages

    An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a Dunedin judge – show me the money. 

    Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

    Photo: Getty Images

    Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

    Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.

    US to produce passports bearing Trump's image

    A US passport featuring an image and signature of U.S. President Donald Trump is seen this...

    US to produce passports bearing Trump's image

    The US State Department say it will produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump.

    Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair

    Jamie Stillwell (left), a volunteer Girl Guide leader and physics student, also a wheelchair user...

    Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair

    A Dunedin student is hoping to get back to doing what they love after they were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing earlier this month.

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    DCC mulls more intensive development in student area

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    DCC mulls more intensive development in student area

    Student flats could make way for high-density apartments and townhouses in parts of North Dunedin, as the city council looks at shaking up planning rules.

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    Ong wants a place of his own

    Benedict Ong. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Ong wants a place of his own

    Benedict Ong says he is looking to establish his own headquarters in Dunedin as he does not feel welcome working at council facilities.

    Carnival to offer more sessions

    Dunedin Midwinter Carnival event manager Xanthe Naylor looks over lanterns, some of which will be...

    Carnival to offer more sessions

    Hearing things rustling around in the darkness of church grounds at night may not be everyone’s idea of fun.

    ‘At speed’ exit ends badly

    ‘At speed’ exit ends badly

    An alleged shoplifter in South Dunedin was left at the scene of the crime by their apparent associates, whose exit was foiled by a spot of poor driving.

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    Visible presence: lights given to cyclists

    Tahuna Normal Intermediate School pupil James Audeau shows off his new bike lights, which were...

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    Visible presence: lights given to cyclists

    For 12-year-old James Audeau, a free set of bike lights has just made his nighttime bike ride home from rugby practice a lot safer.

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    'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar

    Dropkicks’ temporary authority will be reconsidered at a hearing next week following concerns...

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    'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar

    An "extremely intoxicated" patron in the toilets was left locked inside a North Dunedin music venue when it closed and was later transported to hospital.

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    Council to allow hill trails access

    A burst of sunshine illuminates the rugged skyline of the Silverpeaks. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Council to allow hill trails access

    The Dunedin City Council will take on board concerns over running trail access in the Silverpeaks and says there was no intention to restrict public access to the area.

    Hanging out together

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Hanging out together

    There were more than autumn leaves hanging from trees surrounding Logan Park yesterday as Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students practised rescue techniques.

    Artworks link airport to storied landscape

    Mauka Atua, the mountain range extending along the breadth of the Taieri Plains, features on a...

    Artworks link airport to storied landscape

    Prominent artworks by two Kāi Tahu artists lie at the heart of Dunedin Airport’s now-completed new-look first floor.

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    ‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

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    ‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

    Southland and inland parts of Otago are being warned to expect a wet winter this year, as a "formidable" El Niño weather cycle looks set to hit New Zealand.

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    Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

    Trustpower's Mahinerangi wind farm. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

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    Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

    Mercury Energy says comments raised by submitters do not outweigh the regional and national benefits of its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion.

    Power bill info sought

    Photo: file

    Power bill info sought

    The Electricity Authority is taking a look at power prices and what is causing them to increase.
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