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Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night

An investigation has been launched after a freight train was reportedly derailed twice in one night and sustained "serious damage" on its way to Dunedin.

'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'

A driver was left dumbfounded after witnessing a car speed toward an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin yesterday.

Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers

Police pay bargaining campaign stickers have been put up inside the Dunedin Central police station, despite the district's top cop telling staff not to.

Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops

The teen pair in the lazy river. Photo: Supplied

Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops

Dunedin police negotiated with two 13-year-old girls for 45 minutes after they leapt into Moana Pool’s lazy river fully clothed and refused to get out.

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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims

Hugh Pedofski has been at the rest-home in Mosgiel since October last year and said there were...

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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims

An aged-care worker at MossBrae Lifecare rest-home says staff are underpaid, overworked and undervalued, and agreed with complaints made by a resident of the home this week.

Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage

Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage

Ōtākou Rūnaka has confirmed support for the proposed second stage of the Mahinerangi Wind Farm following a detailed review and engagement.

Demolition prep under way

Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong in the Octagon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Demolition prep under way

The KiwiRail workshop at the southern end of Cumberland St is headed for the scrapheap.

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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions

University of Otago geology researcher Prof Mark Stirling stands by Tipping Rock in New Hampshire...

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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions

Precariously balanced rocks have made great mind-boggling landmarks for thousands of years — and more recently, picturesque photographs — but an Otago geologist is now using them to determine the...

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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison

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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison

A high-risk sex offender will be in prison until at least next year after the Parole Board heard his inappropriate behaviour had continued behind bars.

Colourful creations land students in finals

Otago Polytechnic master of architecture (professional) students Hudson Ross (left) and Ryno von...

Colourful creations land students in finals

Bold visions have seen two Otago Polytechnic architecture students make the finals in this year’s prestigious Australasian Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney.

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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation

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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation

A Dunedin businessman who fled the country while subject to an Immigration investigation has now had his business placed in liquidation, owing more than $50,000.

Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser

Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson and Stacey Morrison on stage at the Regent. Photo: Supplied

Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser

The reunion of the leaders of the last Labour government in Dunedin last night was like watching a reunion gig by one of your favourite bands.

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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack

Pure Padel players (from left) Ghazal, Tom and Jesse Price practise their swings and put the...

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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack

An Auckland man who missed playing his favourite racquet sport whenever he visited Dunedin decided he would simply build his own courts here.

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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72

Dunedin-based table tennis coach Wang Qi will represent Fiji at the 2026 World Team Table Tennis...

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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72

Who needs a strict world championship training regime when you can just stack shelves and roll ice creams in a corner dairy?

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Call for more accountability for ratepayers

Candidates in the Dunedin City Council by-election made their pitch in Mosgiel last night at an...

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Call for more accountability for ratepayers

Candidates in a Dunedin City Council by-election wanted more accountability for ratepayers.

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Ong proposal may go public

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Ong proposal may go public

Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is set to have a follow-up meeting with senior council staff over his debt financing proposal.

Trust in news — ‘ODT’ near top in media survey

Trust in news — ‘ODT’ near top in media survey

The Otago Daily Times has been named New Zealand’s second most-trusted news brand, in the annual ‘‘Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand’’ 2026 report.

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Going a bit wild with festival’s menu

Tītī waitress Giselle Tanza tries an octopus tentacle while contemplating whether she will dare...

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Going a bit wild with festival’s menu

Fancy a little bit of locust with your wallaby? How about a slice of seaweed with some fresh tahr?

Celestial treasure set for display

Tūhura Otago Museum natural sciences curator Kane Fleury holds a meteorite recovered from a...

Celestial treasure set for display

It may look like a burnt potato, but the professional advice is, you should not try to eat it.

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ORC continues move into new premises

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ORC continues move into new premises

Movers shift office furniture from the Otago Regional Council building in Stafford St to "Aonui", its new headquarters at the former The Warehouse site in Maclaggan St yesterday.

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