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    Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' against US

    President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

    Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' against US

    Iran said today it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks.

    Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots

    Protesters gather in the streets of Alice Springs following the arrest of 47-year-old Jefferson...

    Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots

    A man arrested over the killing of a five-year-old girl has been flown out of an outback town after a crowd angry at the accused murderer clashed with police.

    American doctors flocking to Timaru

    American Doctors in Timaru. Photo: Louis Dunham/RNZ

    American doctors flocking to Timaru

    Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week.

    'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack

    Ring-leader of the Mongrel Mob group John-Boy Toa Rakete, 32, was jailed for three years 11 months.

    'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack

    A “sickening” pack attack on a group of students at a 21st party in North Dunedin has led to three gang members being locked up.

    Bingo night for the Disabled community

    Bingo night for the Disabled community

    Enabling Love and Friendship is inviting Dunedin's disabled community to a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo Bash.

    No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices

    Tom Phillips. Photo: Supplied

    No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices

    A police investigation into identifying any of Tom Phillips' accomplices has resulted in no charges, police have announced.

    Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast

    Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast

    Three people have been found alive after their boat sunk near Waitangi overnight.

    Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee

    Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

    Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee

    Labour's immigration spokesperson says Foreign Minister Winston Peters is not doing enough to support New Zealander Everlee Wihongi, who is in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    Chris Finlayson. Photo: RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...

    Home damaged in Christchurch fire

    Photo: ODT files

    Home damaged in Christchurch fire

    Firefighters were called to a house on fire in Christchurch on Friday morning.

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    Getting involved after much-needed support

    Graduate of Dunedin’s neonatal intensive care unit Sofia MacAulay, 3, looks over a decommissioned...

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    Getting involved after much-needed support

    A Dunedin mum has praised the work of a neonatal charity supporting families facing an ‘‘emotional rollercoaster’’ as it begins its annual appeal.

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    University tackles fuel crisis impact

    Grant Robertson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    University tackles fuel crisis impact

    The University of Otago has established a high-powered working group to deal with the ongoing fuel crisis.

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    Staff scared as inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over troubled Dunedin hospital

    Wakari Hospital’s makeshift fire alarm system at Helensburgh House. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Staff scared as inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over troubled Dunedin hospital

    'Scared' staff at the troubled Wakari Hospital say the building is falling apart and have serious safety concerns as inspectors identify "a range of potentially serious concerns".

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    Councillors dispute pest plan success

    Michael Laws. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Councillors dispute pest plan success

    A comment by an Otago regional councillor on pest plans has been labelled a ‘‘joke’’ and ‘‘ludicrous’’ by a fellow councillor.

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    ‘Really grateful’ for mouthguards for junior rugby players

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    ‘Really grateful’ for mouthguards for junior rugby players

    Young Dunedin rugby players wear new mouthguards provided by Port Otago.

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    Ong hoping to serve on council for decades

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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    Ong hoping to serve on council for decades

    Decades of service could be in front of him at the Dunedin City Council, Cr Benedict Ong hopes.

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    Festival gives ‘dad dancing’ moment in spotlight

    Dunedin dancers (from left) Anna Noonan, Jayanthi Rajesh, Willow de Jonge and Dahria West will be...

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    Festival gives ‘dad dancing’ moment in spotlight

    Time to break out the robot, the backpack kid, the floss, the lasso — ooh, and the Carlton Banks.

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    Demolishing Archway lecture theatres a ‘waste’, expert says

    An aerial view of the Archway Theatres. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Demolishing Archway lecture theatres a ‘waste’, expert says

    Plans to bowl a set of brutalist Dunedin lecture theatres, possibly in exchange for a formal garden, have been labelled a ‘‘waste’’ by one academic.

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    Fears rules on lead could nix North Dunedin development

    Lyndon Fairbairn. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Fears rules on lead could nix North Dunedin development

    Aspirations for better housing in North Dunedin could be thwarted by the city council’s stance about residual lead in soil, developers say.

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    Building not protected due to ‘gap’ in rules

    The former Dunedin Hospital administration block in Great King St. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Building not protected due to ‘gap’ in rules

    A ‘‘dramatic and important’’ hospital building could not be granted meaningful heritage protection due to a quirk in Dunedin’s planning rules.
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