Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
The widow of a Canterbury man killed in a crash says it's ridiculous the drunk and disqualified driver responsible was behind the wheel after being convicted of drink-driving that day.
Protesters greet PM in Dunedin
Protesters greet PM in Dunedin
Up to 30 protesters concerned about climate change and Palestine greeted PM Christopher Luxon as he attended the Class Act ceremony in Dunedin.
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
Reforms that shook up New Zealand’s polytechnics, resulting in job losses, lacked detail and were highly risky, the government’s financial watchdog says.
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City kids udderly taken with farm life
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City kids udderly taken with farm life
City kids went country for the day during a meet-up between two very different Dunedin schools.
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Police not pursuing ‘treating’ complaint against new councillor
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Police not pursuing ‘treating’ complaint against new councillor
A complaint to police about new Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong will not be taken any further.
$90m announced to support flood protection schemes
$90m announced to support flood protection schemes
The government has poured millions of dollars into flood-protection schemes, including six in the Otago region.
Flight nurses gather for seminar
Flight nurses gather for seminar
Flight nurses from throughout New Zealand gather at the HeliOtago hangar as they begin a two-day seminar run by the College of Air and Surface Transport Nurses (Coastn) yesterday.
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Man guilty over shotgun incident
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Man guilty over shotgun incident
An Invercargill man who pointed a sawn-off shotgun at a pedestrian in Gore later stripped naked to prove to police he had nothing to hide.
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
Fifty-six students from 29 schools across Otago were recognised for their achievements at the ODT Class Act award ceremony at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors
Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors
Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker extended her margin over second-placed candidate Andrew Simms in final election results.
Class Acts all round
Class Acts all round
Students from 29 Otago schools have been recognised for their achievements in academic, sporting, arts, cultural and leadership fields.
Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course
Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course
The University of Auckland has reversed its decision to make a paper on the Treaty of Waitangi compulsory for all first-year students after a single semester.
Six hospitalised after drinking campground water
Six hospitalised after drinking water at Canterbury campground
Contamination of a private drinking water supply at a North Canterbury campground put six people in hospital and made at least 10 others ill.
'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife
'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife
Highlanders hero Ethan de Groot is preparing for his biggest test yet.
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger
Parliament has paid tribute to Jim Bolger with speeches, song and earnest reflection after the former prime minister died yesterday.
Management roles could be axed at Te Papa
Management roles could be axed at Te Papa
Almost half of Te Papa's management roles are proposed to be axed under a "significant" restructure.
Karla Cardno's killer again denied parole
Karla Cardno's killer Paul Dally again denied parole
The man who who kidnapped, raped and murdered Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt in 1989 has again been denied parole.
Firefighters' strike: What should you do in an emergency?
Firefighters' strike: What should you do in an emergency?
Fire officials are warning that response times to fires could take longer than usual tomorrow as career firefighters across the country go on strike.
Armed police patrol near school after woman found dead
Armed police patrol near school after woman found dead
Armed police are on patrol near a school and a homicide probe has been launched after a woman was found dead in a North Island home.
'Zombie' spiders being killed by parasitic worms
'Zombie' spiders being killed by parasitic worms
Imagine worms growing inside you, morphing your body and forcing you towards water. That is the grim fate of some endemic spiders around Canterbury.