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Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close

Drivers are trapped in heavy snow on two alpine passes as wintry weather closes state highways - including SH1 north of Dunedin - in the already storm-battered South.

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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’

Enjoying the light and colour of Dunedin’s Diwali festival are Andersons Bay School pupils Vedika...

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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’

The colours were bright, the music loud and the vibes good at Dunedin’s Diwali celebration.

Rats ride for a life-saving cause

Rats ride for a life-saving cause

About 100 motorcyclists gathered outside McIver and Veitch, in Dunedin, on Saturday for the annual Otago Riders Against Teen Suicide (Rats) ride.

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Weather behaves for White Island race

About 40 lifeguards take to the water at St Clair Beach on Saturday for St Clair Lifesaving Club...

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Weather behaves for White Island race

About 40 lifeguards canoed, skied and swam against each other as part of this year’s 56th annual White Island race in Dunedin at the weekend.

Connecting with people focus of reunion

Alumni of Logan Park High School’s first class celebrate their 50th jubilee reunion at Logan Park...

Connecting with people focus of reunion

Fifty years may be a long time, but Logan Park High School’s strong school ethos still rings true, a teacher and former student says.

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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife

A dog is off its lead and barks at a seal on Smaills Beach in 2020. PHOTO: EVGENY RODYGIN

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Doc plea to dog owners after attacks on wildlife

Dogs have attacked seals and sealions 75 times across the country in the past five years, bringing about only one successful prosecution.

Photos: Destruction across the South

Damaged structures can be seen beside the Tuapeka Mouth road, with one shed down and another,...

Photos: Destruction across the South

Scenes from the aftermath of Thursday’s wild winds.

Power almost fully restored in Dunedin

Power was cut to as many as 1600 customers across when the storm hit on Thursday. Photo: Claire...

Power almost fully restored in Dunedin

Aurora Energy contractors are continuing to restore power following "unprecedented damage" across the Dunedin network.

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.

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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

From outside the downed elm is an impressive sight that has attracted many visitors to have their...

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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

‘‘It didn't make a huge noise like you would expect. It came down slowly and gently. It was surreal.’’

Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Josh Adam refuels his generator at his Taieri dairy farm. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Taieri farmer Josh Adam is feeling thankful for his father's foresight.

Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy

The three friends (from left) Karen Edwards, Gordon Twaddle and Timothy Thomson were found dead...

Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy

A Dunedin man was one three friends who set out from Australia's red centre on the adventure of a lifetime. Five days later, they were all dead.

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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

Lee Vandervis has extended an olive branch to Benedict Ong after questioning the council newcomer’s credentials.

Teen arrested in Dunedin over mosque bomb threat

Teen arrested in Dunedin over Wellington mosque bomb threat

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Dunedin in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.

First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin

Carnival Splendor passes Careys Bay to berth at Port Chalmers at 7.30am on Sunday. Photo: Stephen...

First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin

The first of 79 cruise ships scheduled to visit Dunedin this year has arrived in the city this morning.

Fifty properties still without power in Dunedin

Fifty properties still without power in Dunedin

Fifty properties in Dunedin will be without power until tomorrow as work continues to fix widespread outages caused by Thursday's storm.

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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

Dunedin Indian Association president Dr Rohit Jain says everyone is welcome at tomorrow’s Diwali...

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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

The Festival of Lights is returning Dunedin and everybody is invited to celebrate.

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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

The Carnival Splendor, pictured last year, will be the first cruise ship to visit Dunedin this...

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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

It has been delayed, but everything seems set for the new cruise season.

Bon voyage and good luck

Otago rugby players (from left) Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu and Jona Nareki pose for a photo with young fans (from left) Beau, 7, Indie, 8, and Declan Hills, all of Outram.

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Avoiding long weekend injuries

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Avoiding long weekend injuries

Labour Weekend is traditionally the time for gardeners to start planting for summer and DIY-ers to start projects around the house.

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