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Astronaut shares space stories
Just when Michael Lopez-Alegria was winding down for retirement, the former record-breaking Nasa astronaut found himself in the hot seat again, preparing humans for future space flight.
Dunedin
Joy of reunion interrupted by fight
Joy of reunion interrupted by fight
Police were in attendance at a Castle St block party yesterday called "High School Reunion Day" after reports of a fight breaking out.
And then there were none
And then there were none
The 58 broadleaf shrubs planted at Queens Gardens by Dunedin man Steve Macknight were removed yesterday morning.
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
A Lego F1 track, complete with moving cars and miniature crashes, earned a Dunedin brother and sister building-duo top prize at a celebration of the timeless brick.
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
Emergency services were called on to extricate 18 people trapped by flooding at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.
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Staffing, resource issues plague ED
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Staffing, resource issues plague ED
If the ED is the canary in the Dunedin Hospital coalmine, then there is cause to worry about the bird’s health. Matthew Littlewood looks into the present situation and wonders whether there is a way out.
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Lucia Morey is all set to represent New Zealand at the world stage after receiving a special hand-me-down from her sister.
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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents
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Uncertainty on motor camp’s reopening angers residents
Waikouaiti residents are "ropeable" over vague reopening dates for the council-owned camp, a community board member says.
Tools, trinkets in troves at sale
Tools, trinkets in troves at sale
Thrifty treasure hunters were quick to queue in search of bargains at the annual Taieri Rotary Garage Sale.
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
A 90-year-old Mosgiel woman had the time of her life — literally — as dozens made the flight from Perth to celebrate her birthday with a grand tour of her past.
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
The timing was not ideal, but completion of a key construction project at Port Chalmers could be vital for the region’s growth and it came in $1 million under budget.
One seriously hurt in central city crash
One seriously hurt in central city crash
A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.
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Acquitted given permanent name suppression
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Acquitted given permanent name suppression
The identity of a prominent Otago man will be forever kept secret after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges.
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
A man who sexually abused a boy and tried to buy his silence will be returned to Fiji after the Parole Board said there was ‘‘little point’’ in him remaining locked up.
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin yesterday.
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.
Unexplained death in Great King St
Unexplained death in Great King St
Residents in Central Dunedin may see an increased police presence today after a person died in unknown circumstances in Great King St, North Dunedin.
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Peters in firing line at port speech
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Peters in firing line at port speech
A minister's speech about the upcoming inland port was derailed after protesters showed up in droves and made a ruckus outside Port Otago.
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
The Dunedin Hospital emergency department is not a hellhole, but its needs are complex and a victim of many forces, the former head of the department says.
Stolen bike ride ends badly
Stolen bike ride ends badly
A Dunedin man’s night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended with a visit to the hospital after he crashed and broke his leg.