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    Teen dies imitating 'troubling' content viewed online

    The coroner referenced Australia's recent decision to ban children under 16 from accessing social...

    Teen dies imitating 'troubling' content viewed online

    A coroner is calling for restrictions on the internet after a teenager accidentally died while imitating acts he saw online.

    Warning for hacked health portal users

    Warning for hacked health portal users

    A deadline given by the Manage My Health hackers demanding $104k for stolen medical files could now be Friday, as Netsafe warns people to be extra cautious with emails.

    Restoring a piece of history

    New owner Wade Nicholson works on a shed at the historic Deborah Bay Lewis Cottage which he...

    Restoring a piece of history

    A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.

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    Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

    Andrew Swanson-Dobbs. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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    Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

    A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.

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    Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period

    The Hendl, Roy, McMillan, Cunninghame and Clark families from Southland are enjoying their summer...

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    Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period

    The long-awaited summer in the South is taking its time arriving, especially in Dunedin, where cloud and a lack of sunshine marked the peak holiday period.

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

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    Refugee sex offender denied parole

    A refugee who filmed himself sexually abusing a woman as her child protested has been declined parole.

    Building on foundational work

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    Building on foundational work

    Contractors were back to work on the Dunedin hospital site yesterday.

    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

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    Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week

    Overnight closures are scheduled for parts of State Highway 1 in Dunedin from next week for roadworks.

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Dunedin City Library rare books and special collections librarian Julian Smith holds a letter...

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    Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition

    Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

    The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.

    David among goliaths

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    David among goliaths

    The Whangarei-registered yacht Prospero crosses the harbour basin where Viking Venus (left) and Maersk Rio India are berthed. 

    Return equipment, HNZ pleads

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    Return equipment, HNZ pleads

    Health New Zealand Southern staff are asking former patients to return overdue equipment — no questions asked.

    Single tuna sells for record $5.6m at Tokyo fish market

    Kiyomura Co President Kiyoshi Kimura poses with a 243kg bluefin tuna sold at auction for a record...

    Single tuna sells for record $5.6m at Tokyo fish market

    A Japanese sushi restaurant has bid $NZ5.64 million for a single bluefin tuna - by far the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction in Tokyo.

    Radar to be used in search for missing tramper

    Graham Garnett, 66, intended to return on December 30. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

    Radar to be used in search for missing tramper

    Sections of Kahurangi National Park in the upper South Island will be closed while rescue teams use radar technology to search for a missing tramper.

    Woman arrested at airport after 22kg of meth found in luggage

    The woman arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. File photo: RNZ

    Woman arrested at airport after 22kg of meth found in luggage

    A woman has been charged with bringing more than 20 kilograms of meth into the country in her checked luggage.

    Trump says second Venezuela strike possible

    US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint...

    Trump says second Venezuela strike possible

    President Donald Trump said the US could launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

    Warmer week of weather on way for many

    Some warm days are expected in Wanaka this week. File photo: ODT

    Warmer week of weather on way for many

    Temperatures across the country are expected to return to "more summer-like" levels this week as a spell of more settled weather moves in.

    Bomb squad called out to 'item of concern' in Christchruch

    Bomb squad called out to 'item of concern' in Christchruch

    A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called in when an "item of concern" was found.

    Person dies in Rolleston crash

    Person dies in Rolleston crash

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.

    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

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    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

    A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say.
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