Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers
The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue despite costs skyrocketing.
Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole
Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole
After a series of burnouts, toots and taunts, a carload of young people turned up to a farmer's property for a fourth time, but this time he surprised them with his tractor.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
US President Donald Trump says he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the previously agreed 15%.
Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot
Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot
An outback town is exhausted and heartbroken after a young girl's death and a chaotic night triggered an accused murderer's evacuation, an Elder says.
Snail mail arrives, 60 years late
Snail mail arrives, 60 years late
‘‘I know that NZ Post can be slow at times, but this one seems to take the cake.’’
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Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite
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Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite
Jetstar will be dropping one of its transtasman flights from Dunedin for a period in late winter.
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Man terrorised victim with AI revenge porn
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Man terrorised victim with AI revenge porn
A Palmerston man used artificial intelligence to create explicit images of a woman to torment her, a court had heard.
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Mystery initiative possible for stadium
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Mystery initiative possible for stadium
As Forsyth Barr Stadium looks to secure a ‘‘circuit-breaker’’ event, it has emerged a mystery Dunedin initiative could be in line for government backing.
Two-tug helpline for ‘Happinui’
Two-tug helpline for ‘Happinui’
Happinui is towed up Otago Harbour yesterday afternoon by Port Otago tug Otepoti (left), while Taiaroa has the stern line.
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Fence shored up
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Fence shored up
Dunedin City Council contractors work on a fence along Shore St in Andersons Bay yesterday.
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Call for govt housing scheme to be funded in city
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Call for govt housing scheme to be funded in city
A government scheme that finds homes for homeless people as well as tailored support must be funded in Dunedin, a housing hui will be told today.
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Resident concerned car wreck leaking oil
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Resident concerned car wreck leaking oil
Anti-freeze, heavy metals and engine oil are believed to be leaking from a crashed vehicle left for about three weeks at a popular Dunedin picnic spot.
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Student fees helping bridge gap
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Student fees helping bridge gap
The University of Otago is relying on international and domestic student fees to make up the nearly $2 million forecast shortfall in government enrolment funding.
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El Nino expected to take hold
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El Nino expected to take hold
Eastern parts of Otago could be in for quite a dry winter, as El Nino weather conditions take hold over New Zealand during the next three months.
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Climbing gym set to expand at new site
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Climbing gym set to expand at new site
A Dunedin bouldering gym is on the move and more than doubling in size to keep up with out-of-control demand that has forced some customers to cancel their memberships.
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Uneasiness over playground cuts
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Uneasiness over playground cuts
The money may not be much, but significant meaning is attached to it.
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Value of cruise ships to economy stressed
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Value of cruise ships to economy stressed
Claims that environmental damage from cruise ships outweighed their economic benefits have been rubbished.
Researchers discover Antarctic island usually hidden by ice
Researchers discover Antarctic island usually hidden by ice
Associate Prof Linn Hoffmann boarded a research vessel to study marine phytoplankton in the Southern Ocean
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Unions, institutions, workers mark May Day with stoppage
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Unions, institutions, workers mark May Day with stoppage
Union members of all stripes made their voices heard on International Workers’ Day, or May Day, in Dunedin.
Dangerous diet: Parent 'terrified' teen could go blind
Dangerous diet: Parent 'terrified' teen could go blind
A parent of a teen who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it's terrifying to learn restrictive diets can cause permanent vision loss.