Trump revokes landmark ruling on greenhouse gases
US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall
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A young man who fell 10 metres off the side of a University of Otago building is understood to be still in an induced coma days later.
Campground evacuated over landslide risk
'Devastated': Hawke's Bay campground evacuated over landslide risk
Campers are shocked and devastated as a Hawke's Bay campground is evacuated due to the "extreme" risk of a landslide, the manager says.
Information sought about disgraced ex-priest
Information sought about disgraced former priest
Anyone with information about a former Christchurch priest and his historical sexual offending is being urged to report it to the police.
Fears of more landslides as rain hits North Island
Fears of more landslides as rain hits North Island
Rain is on the way for almost all of the North Island today, prompting fears of more landslides in areas badly battered by weather last month.
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
A quick-thinking member of the public led police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Four injured in Canterbury highway crash
Four injured in Canterbury highway crash
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Four people have been injured, one critically, in a crash in north Canterbury this morning.
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Bar attacker's Xmas jail reprieve runs out
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Man swung jug into bar patron's face
A man who avoided being locked up during the holiday season has now been sent to prison for fracturing a bar patron's skull with a jug.
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo Week approaches.
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
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'Families are really struggling': Dunedin school's plea for fresh fruit
A Dunedin school hit by government cost-cutting is asking businesses to help get fresh fruit back on its pupils’ lunch menu.
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
It is a yes, no or maybe to fireworks — the Dunedin City Council is to have a deeper think about the next New Year’s Eve celebration.
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
A lack of accessible and affordable rental properties is leaving many disabled people stuck in emergency accommodation that is unsuited to their needs.
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
WhWhile couples plan their day of love, Dunedin florists are rushing around cutting, arranging and preparing dozens of bouquets for Valentine’s Day.
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
References to a blindfolded monkey caused a stir at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
A ship — make that boat — came up the harbour and met its new family yesterday.
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
Otago's biggest private hospital is up for sale, and discussions with a potential buyer are said to be ‘‘advanced’’.
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
Picture this — you are a young medical student, conducting a dissection and the deceased suddenly says: ‘‘You are now cutting into my heart. It looks like this because I have a long history of...
Cool fun on a hot day
Cool fun on a hot day
Enjoying the surf at Dunedin’s St Kilda Beach yesterday are (from left) Helene Kohler, Johann Hakanson, Jaden Liese and Mila Alpsoy (all 14), all of Germany.
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
A gang member who distributed nearly $200,000 of stolen crayfish has won an appeal — but will remain behind bars.
Accessible toilet first in South
Accessible toilet first in South
A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been installed in Dunedin.