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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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall
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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.’’
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.
Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm
Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm
Taieri farmer Josh Adam is feeling thankful for his father's foresight.
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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
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
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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
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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
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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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final
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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final
Alex Jakeway will be following in family footsteps — and he, with about 200,000 others, hopes it will end the same way.
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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect
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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect
Soon to be sworn in as Dunedin’s new mayor, Sophie Barker has had a frantic introduction to the role.
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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk
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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk
Artificial intelligence may have a seat at Dunedin’s council table this term, although experts warn it is not without its flaws.
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
For obvious reasons, Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award winner
Teen sought over retirement unit break-in
Teen sought over retirement unit break-in
A teenager leapt out of the window of a Mosgiel retirement unit after being disturbed by the startled resident.
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
When you lose someone so close, Prof Jonathan Lemalu says it puts a whole new perspective on life.
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People trafficking charges denied
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People trafficking charges denied
The man behind a "luxury" Otago taxi company now faces allegations of people trafficking and up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
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Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market
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Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market
A Dunedin man who illegally harvested pāua and sold it at a local market has been fined.