Low risk to life but Middlemarch flooding still takes toll
The Otago Regional Council says there is no simple solution to stop the rural town of Middlemarch from flooding, but the risk to life is lower than expected.
High prices drive tobacco black market in Australia
High prices drive tobacco black market in Australia
A "deep-seated and unhinged" desire to bring down big tobacco via sky-high taxes has created a thriving black market in Australia, an expert says.
Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat
Kaikōura boat capsize: Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat
The deaths of five people in a boat capsize off the Kaikōura coast was caused by exposure to petrol fumes while they were trapped under the hull.
How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?
Watch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as PM?
In her new book, former PM Jacinda Ardern says her dad thought she didn’t have thick enough skin to get into politics.
Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll
Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll
After the Budget and pay equity changes the left bloc would have the support to turf the coalition out of power, a new poll shows.
Tattoo was ‘extra special’
Tattoo was ‘extra special’
Getting a traditional Samoan tātāu (tattoo) really does bring a tear to the eye — in more ways than one.
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Otago Cabs accused of exploitation
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Otago Cabs accused of exploitation
A "luxury" Otago taxi company, and the man behind it, have been hauled before the court, accused of exploiting foreign workers.
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Woman, dog pulled from ‘Blood Bucket’
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Woman, dog pulled from ‘Blood Bucket’
Retrieved from skateboard bowl: One woman, one dog, one ball.
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Road cone hotline 'fuelling risk' of abuse
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Road cone hotline 'fuelling risk' of abuse
The government’s war on road cones is "just fuel thrown on the fire" for road workers already suffering regular abuse, a Dunedin traffic management company boss says.
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Fear school zone will affect Māori community
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Fear school zone will affect Māori community
The Māori community at a Dunedin secondary school says its looming enrolment zone will diminish the roots of an important cultural partnership.
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Dunedin-Auckland flights boost welcomed
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Dunedin-Auckland flights boost welcomed
A boost in seats to flights between Auckland and Dunedin will help stimulate spending across the city in time for key events, an industry leader says.
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Snow on cards for Dunedin as wintry blast hits
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Snow on cards for Dunedin as wintry blast hits
The first real wintry blast of the year is due to hit the southern regions later this week, bringing snow to low levels — including Dunedin.
Tenancy terminated over assault threats
Tenancy terminated over assault threats
A man who threw plastic chairs at his frightened neighbours, before letting off a gas bottle in the shared hallway and shouting "boom, boom, you can all die", has lost his Salvation Army flat.
ACC urges caution in snow season
ACC urges caution in snow season
When it comes to snow-sport-related injuries, Otago is king of the mountain.
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Bus hub 'unsafe, unsuitable': principal
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Bus hub issues migrating to other stops, principal says
A lack of action at Dunedin’s bus hub is leading to overcrowding and dangerous conditions elsewhere as fearful students congregate at another stop, a principal says.
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Pines, wallaby programmes set to continue
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Pines, wallaby programmes set to continue
A $2 million work programme to control wilding pines and eradicate wallabies from Otago appears set to continue amid delays from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and no funding agreement...
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‘Intense storm’ on sun prompting aurora activity
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‘Intense storm’ on sun prompting aurora activity
As Otago’s skies light up with spectacular auroral displays again, the question has been asked — are we seeing more aurora activity than ever before?
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Deepwater lake monitoring options presented
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Deepwater lake monitoring options presented
Up to $20 million could be required to safeguard Otago’s iconic deepwater lakes, a report to the Otago Regional Council says.
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Council has ‘obligations to protect’ endemic species
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Council has ‘obligations to protect’ endemic species
Otago is home to 360 species found nowhere else in the world, a new report says.
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'Don’t f... with me': Dunedin man breaches protection order
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'Don’t f... with me': Dunedin man breaches protection order
A Dunedin man who sent his ex-partner a string of "nonsensical" messages has been warned about further breaches of a protection order.