Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
A prominent sportsman has been cleared of child abuse charges, sparking emotional scenes in court.
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Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.
Geared up for good
Geared up for good
Harley Davidson duo Jane and Owen Jones, of Dunedin, prepare to take their motorcycle on a United We Ride charity event for the Salvation Army on Saturday.
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
A Dunedin man’s stalking behaviour forced his victim out of her home and caused her to give up "what felt like everything" for her own safety, a court has heard.
Blood moon stuns in southern skies
Blood moon a stunning sight for early risers
Early risers had an opportunity to bask in the crimson glow of the blood moon this morning.
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
Students risk losing their connection with nature if a proposal from the govt changing the status of outdoor education in schools gets the go ahead, a Dunedin educator says.
Sonny Chin victim 'haunted' by indecent assault
Sonny Chin victim 'haunted' by indecent assault
A self-proclaimed massage master left a woman ‘‘haunted’’ after molesting her during a supposed healing session.
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Dunedin councillors: How they voted on key issues
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Dunedin councillors: How they voted on key issues
Grant Miller has selected a mix of decisions from the past term of the Dunedin City Council for voters to mull over ahead of the election.
Brighton primed for pump track
Brighton primed for pump track
Residents are rolling together to shape a fun place for skills, smiles and wheels.
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Stores’ liquor licences may not be renewed
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Stores’ liquor licences may not be renewed
A problem-plagued Dunedin bottle store owner is struggling to renew liquor licences because of her previous bad behaviour.
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$10.5m for new weather satellite
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$10.5m for new weather satellite
Otago researchers have been given $10.5 million to help design and build a replacement weather satellite for the southern hemisphere.
Family share new photo after Dunedin mum's appeal for missing daughter
Family share new photo after Dunedin mum's appeal for missing daughter
Family of a woman missing for more than two weeks have shared a new photo of her, a day after appealing for her to return home.
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
‘‘Earth-shattering’’ allegations of child abuse against a prominent sportsman do not match the character of the man, his lawyer says.
Warning of 'severe gales' for South
Warning of 'severe gales' for South
Forecasters are warning of "severe gales" in Dunedin and Clutha tonight and tomorrow as a front barrels into the South.
30 schools take the stage on last day of Polyfest
30 schools take the stage on last day of Polyfest
Yesterday, about 30 schools performed before the closing of Otago Polyfest at the Edgar Centre.
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Fire sales not set for Dunedin
Two beleaguered national chains are reopening most of their stores for fire sales - but Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain will have to wait.
Hydrofoiling providing buzz and ‘lots of waves’
Hydrofoiling providing buzz and ‘lots of waves’
After more than 30 years surfing, Nick Smart took up hydrofoiling two years ago and he has not looked back.
Waxing them till lyrical for child cancer
Waxing them till lyrical for child cancer
A group of follically-challenged Dunedin men, unable to take part in a head-shave, are baring their chests in support of Kiwi children with cancer.
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Warmest winter for some
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Warmest winter for some
Warmer than average temperatures meant several places in Southland had their warmest winters on record this year.
Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Nearly 700 children from 90 schools competed at the Otago Primary Schools Sport Association Cross Country at Kaikorai Valley College.