Hopes dog attacks will spark law change
Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.
Festivities herald Chinese New Year
Festivities herald Chinese New Year
Thousands attended Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations at Lan Yuan Gardens in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Romantasy a feature of new shop
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Romantasy a feature of new shop
Love was certainly in the air in central Dunedin at the weekend, as crowds of eager readers took the chance to peruse the city’s newest, and only, independent romance bookstore.
Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run
Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run
Dunedin's dire summer has not deterred entries for this year’s Three Peaks race, with numbers already near capacity.
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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft
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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft
A new bylaw could be needed to enable the Dunedin City Council to manage its water supply network effectively, safely and in alignment with new legislation.
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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications
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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications
A person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after getting "stuck in a window" in the early hours of the morning in Queenstown.
Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’
Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’
It was a positive start to the Chinese New Year at Lan Yuan on Saturday night, as thousands of people attended to mark the Year of the Horse.
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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind
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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind
Port Otago was pushed to its operational limit yesterday as strong winds threatened to unfasten a cruise ship berthed in Dunedin.
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Division over move-on powers
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Division over move-on powers
Empowering police to move along beggars and rough sleepers would be "punishing the poor" and sweep Dunedin’s homelessness problem under the carpet, a city councillor says.
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Emails reveal shake-up disputes
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Emails reveal shake-up disputes
Accusations of power-grabs, worries about pay and criticism of "frankly ridiculous" workloads were levelled at Dunedin’s mayor over her shake-up of councillor roles, emails reveal.
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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event
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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event
The latest instalment in a bookish "never-ending story" raised more than $130,000 for a Dunedin institution.
Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch
Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch.
Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members.
Two killed, three critically injured in horror Marlborough crash
Two killed, three critically injured in horror Marlborough crash
A crash on State Highway 1 near Blenheim has left two people dead and three others critically injured.
Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
The government has confirmed it will give police the power to issue move-on orders - not just in Auckland, but all town centres across the country.
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
An aspiring doctoral student who failed a paper required for her course has won an order for the university to pay her back the $8000 she spent on fees.
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
A New Zealand citizen who avoided deportation from Australia six years ago is being kicked out after ignoring a warning about his immigration status, and committing crimes.
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs.
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police have officially named the man killed in a Port Chalmers crash late last month.
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.