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Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene

Rajinder is on trial accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO:...

Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene

Footage of the bloody crime scene where a Dunedin man was found stabbed to death has been played for a jury.

Joint winners’ work ethic, editorial excellence recognised

Joint winners’ work ethic, editorial excellence recognised

Otago Daily Times subeditor Fiona Russell and sports reporter Kayla Hodge have been named joint winners of the 2025 Valpy Rosebowl Trophy.

Wife had rejected marriage proposal, court told

The late Gurjit Singh, of Pine Hill, Dunedin. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Wife had rejected marriage proposal, court told

The new wife of a man who was stabbed to death at his Dunedin home had previously turned down a marriage to the alleged killer, a court has heard.

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Prison time for cray conspiracy duo

Nicola Ann Nevard appears in the Dunedin District Court yesterday for sentencing. PHOTO: MATTHEW...

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Prison time for cray conspiracy duo

The gang member and "inside woman" behind a massive illegal crayfish distribution network have been sentenced to prison.

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Worker pulled to ground in service station assault

Police responded to BP Connect Southern, in Cumberland St, on Monday night after an employee was...

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Worker pulled to ground in service station assault

BP says it is supporting staff at a Dunedin service station after an employee was pulled to the ground during a late-night shift.

Cultural awareness a ‘vital skill’

Running the Cultural Awareness in Healthcare workshop yesterday for people employed in healthcare...

Cultural awareness a ‘vital skill’

Several devastating experiences can be prevented with more culturally aware practices in the healthcare system, a Dunedin nurse says.

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Uni drops in sustainability rankings

The university’s character is apparently unchanged, and yet this may be no more than an illusion....

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Uni drops in sustainability rankings

While the University of Otago has toppled out of the top 100 universities in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings, the institution’s leaders are pleased with their "strong performance".

Pupils take on their own ‘Amazing Race’

Pupils take on their own ‘Amazing Race’

Photo by Gregor Richardson

The outside needs to be clean too

The outside needs to be clean too

Abseilers clean the windows of the new Dunedin hospital outpatient building on yesterday.

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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies

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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies

New research aims to provide doctors with a "sorely needed" non-invasive and easily accessible preventive therapy for women at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

‘Musical excellence’ shown by ensemble

Olveston Historic Home. Photo: ODT files

‘Musical excellence’ shown by ensemble

Leith Ensemble, a quartet of local professional musicians performed at Olveston on Monday.

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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria

University of Otago researcher Dr James Hodgkinson-Bean. Photo: supplied

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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria

To some, they may look like an arts and crafts decoration that could easily hang from the rear-view mirror in a car.

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Raising flood resilience, one house at a time

Southern Repiling (Dn) Ltd director Dwayne Hubac, stands next to a house he is raising by nearly...

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Raising flood resilience, one house at a time

Housing has started going up in South Dunedin.

Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward

Police at the scene of the alleged murder. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward

A possible witness to a Dunedin homicide is now helping police with their inquiries.

One hurt as fender bender snarls Dunedin traffic

Emergency services respond to the two car crash near Queens Gardens. Photo: Gregor Richardson

One hurt as fender bender snarls Dunedin traffic

One person was injured in a two-car crash which briefly stopped traffic in central Dunedin this morning.

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Kindergartens close for asbestos testing

One of the affected play sand brands. Photo: SUPPLIED / PRODUCT SAFETY NZ

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Kindergartens close for asbestos testing

A third of Dunedin kindergartens will be closed today as testing continues on sand in classrooms which may contain asbestos.

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Rainbow crossings will have to wait: DCC

Finishing touches to the Bath St upgrades, including new lighting, cultural works, signs and road...

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Rainbow crossings will have to wait: DCC

The rainbow crossings at the end of a central Dunedin streetscape will arrive next year, the city council says.

Boat likely a write-off after hit-and-run

April Eden inspects the damage to her boat after it was smashed off the road in a suspected hit...

Boat likely a write-off after hit-and-run

A Dunedin woman is in disbelief after a motorist smashed her boat into a bush and sped off this afternoon.

Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused

The new wife of a man who was stabbed to death at his Dunedin home had previously turned down a marriage to the alleged killer, a court has heard.

Leary says deleted Facebook post over govt invite was 'silly'

Ingrid Leary says the prime minister's response to Bayly's behaviour is weak. Photo: RNZ

Leary says deleted Facebook post over govt invite was 'silly'

Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says it was "silly" to go on social media and say she was not invited by the government to an event about a planned Mosgiel to Dunedin cycle trail.

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