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    Ban good, but ‘Doc dropped the ball’ on land

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    Ban good, but ‘Doc dropped the ball’ on land

    A ministerial decision to extend the duration of a fishing ban around Otago Peninsula has been welcomed by some, but a local fishing firm says more needs to be done on land.

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    Climate risk tool investigated

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    Climate risk tool investigated

    A city-wide climate risk tool is being investigated by the Dunedin City Council as it works to embed climate adaptation in operations.

    Donning caps of success

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    Donning caps of success

    University of Otago graduands Xavier Ennals-Pellett and Sophie McMillan-Sinclair, both 21, prepare to graduate with bachelor of science degrees.

    Digital safety initiative gets $350k grant

    It seems the iPhone has become a weapon of self-destruction for our sports stars.

    Digital safety initiative gets $350k grant

    A youth-led digital safety initiative aimed at keeping young Otago people safe online has received a $350,000 grant.

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    'Could have been catastrophic': Leak exposes ‘fragility’ of fleet

    Firefighters at the scene in Quarry Rd yesterday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    'Could have been catastrophic': Leak exposes ‘fragility’ of fleet

    A potentially catastrophic situation was averted thanks to the hard work of Dunedin firefighters when their back-up truck "sprang a leak" while they fought a house fire yesterday.

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    Counsel chided over T-shirt

    Bruce Mahalski and his lawyer, Rhona Daysh, pose for a photo outside the Dunedin courthouse in...

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    Counsel chided over T-shirt

    A Dunedin lawyer found herself in trouble with a judge over her choice of clothing.

    DCC plans $300k ‘spruce-up’ at Musselburgh Rise shops

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    DCC plans $300k ‘spruce-up’ at Musselburgh Rise shops

    Musselburgh will be the first Dunedin suburb to get a facelift as part of an upgrade programme in which many suburban centres around the city will get a refresh.

    US fighter jets enter Venezuelan airspace

    Nicolas Maduro retains the backing of Russia and China and control of Venezuelan state...

    US fighter jets enter Venezuelan airspace

    Two United States F-18 fighter jets flying in tandem entered Venezuelan airspace yesterday, circling over the Gulf of Venezuela in the latest show of force against the regime of Nicolas Maduro.

    Doll maker sold stolen human remains

    Katrina MacLean's Peabody shop Kat's Creepy Creations was located in 58 Mills in Peabody, until...

    Doll maker sold stolen human remains

    A Salem doll maker known for her gruesome creations pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to aiding and abetting the interstate transportation of stolen goods — in this case, human remains.

    Venezuela's Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Photo: Getty Images

    Venezuela's Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize in person at Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo.

    Drugged driver killed three friends after ignoring pleas to stop

    Norton Charles Kitchener Sowerby appeared in the High Court at Hamilton today for sentencing on...

    Drugged driver killed three friends after ignoring pleas to stop

    High on meth, Norton Sowerby drove his car onto train tracks, causing it to be struck by an oncoming train and killing three of his friends.

    Flytipping surges to 1200 tonnes

    Rubbish left outside Gisborne city's Waste Management transfer station this year has cost...

    Flytipping surges to 1200 tonnes

    Illegal dumping of rubbish in Gisborne has reached an all-time high of 1200 tonnes in the past year — the equivalent weight of about 600 cars and nearly 55% up on the previous year.

    Family want Corrections held accountable over double bunk death

    Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site...

    Family want Corrections held accountable over double bunk death

    The family of a man who died 10 days after allegedly being assaulted by his cellmate at Mt Eden prison want Corrections to be held accountable for any failures that led to his death.

    Bare buttocks and Colonel Hacker: NZ's most complained about TV ads revealed

    Lotto's "A Promise is a Promise" ad received 48 initial complaints. Photo: Screenshot /...

    Bare buttocks and Colonel Hacker: NZ's most complained about TV ads revealed

    The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed the television ads that New Zealanders complained most about in 2025.

    Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

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    Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

    A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

    Residents fearful after fatal bus stabbing

    Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika...

    Residents fearful after fatal bus stabbing

    Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on a bus in the Auckland suburb this week.

    Outrage as California students form human swastika

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    Outrage as California students form human swastika

    A photo of eight high school students forming a "human swastika" on a California football field went viral online last week, spurring an outcry from the Jewish community and political leaders...

    US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

    Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through the Miyako Strait near Okinawa on its way to the...

    US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

    The United States has for the first time criticised China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, incidents that the Asian neighbours have given...

    Mark Lundy 'expanding social contacts' as parole relaxed

    Mark Lundy Photo: RNZ

    Mark Lundy 'expanding social contacts' as parole relaxed

    Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is expanding his social contacts but isn't able to have his own social media accounts.

    Council staffer spotted parking in disabled spot

    Council staffer spotted parking in disabled spot

    Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.​
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