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'Fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter

Police, fire truck shot at as 'fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter

A group of men allegedly shot fireworks at police "causing a near miss" after also taking aim at a fire truck in Dunedin’s student quarter last night, police say.

Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut

The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than a million dollars in annual government funding.

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

A man who has pleaded guilty to breaking into a flat and raping a student could now face an open-ended prison term.

No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. File photo

No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.

Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle

A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

A police spokesperson confirmed to RNZ falsified tests occurred throughout the country. Photo: RNZ

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

David Bennett makes a submission on the need for music venues in the city. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.

City top dog for canine owners

Cherie Scadden, of Dunedin, with whippet Jack Russell cross Rambo (left) and border collie Ruby...

City top dog for canine owners

Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.

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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court after admitting two charges of being...

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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.

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All in place for racing’s big day

Otago Racing Club sales and marketing co-ordinator Samantha Wells helps set up the Fashions on...

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All in place for racing’s big day

The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.

Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

Raumati Hanning in court earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole

A Dunedin man who posed as a pre-teen to dupe girls around the world into sending him sexualised videos has been refused parole.

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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

Another storey is being added to a Smith St home in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added

A nod to the old, which is actually new, will be part of the future for a striking Dunedin home.

Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

Recently installed cobblestone paving dug up again at the corner of St Andrew and George streets,...

Repairs to pavers normal: DCC

The new streetscape in central Dunedin requires repairs throughout this month as damaged pavers are replaced.

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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

About 60,000 people have signed a declaration asserting the New Zealand health system is in...

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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi

Health was top of mind for Dunedin protesters calling for the government to address healthcare shortages across the country.

‘Oops’ reminder first

The Dunedin City Council are taking an initial education-first approach to parking changes.

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City misses out in hospital bed announcement

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City misses out in hospital bed announcement

Dunedin's MPs have hit back at a government announcement of 140 new hospital beds in the health system — none of which are for the South.

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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway

The University of Otago has yet to form a view about the feasibility of an alternative to the proposed Albany St cycleway in Dunedin.

Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin

About 50 people marched through Dunedin as part of the Hīkoi for Our Health. Photo: RNZ

Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin

About 50 people marched through Dunedin's streets to the Octagon today, calling on the government to urgently address a health system in crisis.

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