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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell

Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.

Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

Heidi Hayward. File photo: Peter McIntosh

‘Privilege’ to represent principals

A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.

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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Delta arborists tend to wind-damaged trees in Anzac Ave yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.

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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

Former Southern captain Ian Stevens with the Ranfurly Shield along with current Southern captain...

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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.

Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection

Nelson-based carrier Originair is offering flights for much of the week between Blenheim and...

Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection

Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.

Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride

An abandoned car sits in Forbury Rd after being driven through the city on sparking rims after...

Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride

A teenager was pepper-sprayed after an allegedly stolen car, spiked three times by police, was driven on its rims through Dunedin, sending sparks flying.

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

Power outage hits Harbour areas

Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.

Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze

The fire in the Whangārei Hospital staff damaged multiple cars. Photo: Susan Edmunds

Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze

A blaze that damaged dozens of cars in a Whangarei Hospital carpark is believed to have been caused by a hot exhaust pipe igniting long grass nearby.

Tree falls on Christchurch school bus

The bus was waiting for the school pick up at the Rapaki bus stop when the tree fell on top of it...

Tree falls on Christchurch school bus

A large tree fell on a Christchurch Metro bus this afternoon, just before it was about to pick up school children.

Planes grounded at Christchurch Airport

Operations at Christchurch Airport have been paused, leading to the cancellation of flights in and out of the city due to severe weather.

Watch: Pedestrian blown into traffic by Wellington wind

A dramatic video shows the moment a pedestrian is blown off their feet and into traffic in Wellington.

Andrew giving up titles right thing to do: UK minister

Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title and other honours last week, but remains a prince....

Andrew giving up titles right thing to do: UK minister

Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles was the "right course of action," a senior British government minister says.

Warnings as weather hikes outdoor fire risks

Warnings as weather hikes outdoor fire risks

Fire officials are warning of an elevated fire danger in many areas, including Southland, as ongoing wild spring weather hammers the country.

High winds claim campervans in Canterbury

High winds are making life difficult for campervan drivers in Canterbury, where two of the vehicles have rolled today.

Labour MP stepping down in Christchurch

Christchurch Central Labour MP Duncan Webb will not seek re-election in next year's general election.

Labour scathing of ads targeting 'mega strike'

Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche. Photo: RNZ

Labour scathing of ads targeting 'mega strike'

The Labour Party is concerned the Public Service Commissioner is acting in an "overly politicised way", as teachers and health workers prepare for a 'mega strike' this week.