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    Cat adoption day ‘wildly successful’ for felines

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Cat adoption day ‘wildly successful’ for felines

    Cat Rescue Dunedin Charitable Trust chairwoman Debby Foster packs up a sign after a successful cat adoption day at Beachlands Speedway yesterday.

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    The success of city parkruns - 599 and counting

    Steam rises from runners after the finish of the 599th Dunedin parkrun at Dunedin Botanic Garden...

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    The success of city parkruns - 599 and counting

    It could be just what the doctor ordered.

    Student flats 'uninhabitable' after blaze

    Neighbour Te Koha Jansen described seeing household appliances burning and ‘‘exploding’’ at a...

    Student flats 'uninhabitable' after blaze

    Two student flats in Dunedin have been deemed ‘‘uninhabitable’’ following a blaze that witnesses say caused a hoard of household appliances to explode.

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    Lights, stories, performances thrill carnival attendees

     Julia Knights, 8, of Dunedin, hoists her lantern at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival held at First...

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    Lights, stories, performances thrill carnival attendees

    Thousands gathered to celebrate light in the darkness of winter at a sold-out Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.

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    Mosgiel not high priority for NZTA

    Photo: ODT files

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    Mosgiel not high priority for NZTA

    Mosgiel faces the ‘‘brutally clear’’ truth its traffic woes will never be a high priority for this government, NZTA has warned.

    Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

    The dragon was one of the stars of the carnival. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

    Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

    Glowing creatures illuminated the night at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. ODT photographer Peter McIntosh was there to capture the event.

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    Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

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    Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

    Maintaining a 100kmh speed limit along a Dunedin coastal road has proven more popular than options to reduce the limit.

    Church billboard opposes government Bill to define gender

    The billboard outside the central Auckland church. Photo: supplied

    Church billboard opposes government Bill to define gender

    A billboard outside St Matthew Church in Auckland Central is opposing the government's controversial Bill to define woman and man in law.

    Willis takes aim at Labour's economic plans

    National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    'No magic money tree': Willis takes aim at Labour's economic plans

    National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis is calling out Labour for what she says is an $18.2 billion gap in their spending.

    Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population

    A sign in the town of Glarus in Switzerland reads "Preserve what we love", ahead of the vote on...

    Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million

    Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum likened to Britain's Brexit vote.

    Parents fight to name nurse after death of daughter in mental health ward

    Erica Hume died at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward in 2014. Photo: RNZ

    Parents fight to name nurse after death of daughter in mental health ward

    The parents of a 21-year-old who died by suicide at a mental health ward are opposing a name suppression application for one of the medical professionals responsible for her care.

    Stash of weapons found after crash, driver armed with crossbow

    Weapons seized by police after a man was found with a loaded crossbow. Photo: Police

    Stash of weapons found after crash, driver armed with crossbow

    A 22-year-old man was found holding a loaded crossbow on Saturday in Palmerston North after police responded to a crash alert.

    'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

    A group of Holloway Rd residents have voiced their opposition to nearly two months of overnight...

    'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

    Residents in one of Wellington's oldest streets are furious at Wellington Water's plans to replace a wastewater pipe over nearly a month of overnight works.

    Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

    US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

    Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

    US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan say an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this weekend.

    'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

    Crews responded to the blaze about 8pm on Saturday. Photo: Jonothan McCabe

    'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

    Witnesses have described the dramatic scenes when a fire took hold at a property in Dunedin's student quarter last night.

    Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

    Māori writer and teacher Dr Hirini Moko Mead. Photo: Awanuiārangi Council

    Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

    Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead created the discipline of Māori studies.

    Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

    Always up for a contest of ideas, arts and sports identity Marshall Siefert. Photos: supplied

    Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

    It takes a special person to move and talk with ease in both the arts and sporting worlds.

    Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

    Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

    A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.

    Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

    Fog at Auckland Airport. File photo: RNZ

    Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

    Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport have been lifted after a morning of disruption.

    British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.
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