Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Judging by the quality of singing already coming from the competitors in the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria Competition this year, organisers are preparing for the unusual possibility of...
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
The potential sale of a Dunedin music venue could cause "upheaval" in the city’s music scene, an advocate warns.
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Pupils put speed, brains to the test
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Pupils put speed, brains to the test
The pounding of feet did not distract Dunedin’s top math brains from their problem solving at the annual O’Mathalon.
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Zone update ‘perfect sense’
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Zone update ‘perfect sense’
A Dunedin principal is glad the Ministry of Education has made the "sensible" decision to add a pair of roads into her school’s home zone that previously fell in no-man’s land.
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A shining example of self-determination
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A shining example of self-determination
There was a time in Beau Campbell’s life when he thought he might never find his happy place.
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Simms confident after latest departure
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Simms confident after latest departure
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms says his council ticket is not "crumbling" as another candidate departs to run independently.
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OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy
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OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy
Accusations of lies and fearmongering were aired at a packed meeting over whether the Otago University Students’ Association should boycott Israel.
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Frustration over false 111 calls
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Frustration over false 111 calls
A Caversham man opened the door to find assault rifles pointed at him after a malicious 111 call brought armed police to his home.
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Murderer recalled to prison after breach
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Murderer recalled to prison after breach
A murderer who committed sex crimes while on parole is back behind bars after loitering in a Dunedin park.
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Indication broken ribs ‘inflicted’
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Indication broken ribs ‘inflicted’
A paediatrician says a baby’s fractured ribs, allegedly caused by a prominent sportsman, indicated an "inflicted injury".
Work to combat fever virus
Work to combat fever virus
Imagine bleeding from body openings such as the mouth, eyes or ears; losing your vision; and going into a coma. These are the most severe symptoms of Rift Valley fever (RVF).
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Cameras worn by a group of 12-year-olds over a four-day period have shown children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling marketing 76 times every day — nearly 250% more than healthy...
Dressing for diplomacy
Dressing for diplomacy
When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a new black suit, it included a small detail.
Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum
Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum
Uganda says it has entered an agreement with the US to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the US but don't want to return to their countries of origin.
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car
Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car
A Dunedin man who allegedly fled an early-morning crash left behind a telltale sign at the scene of the crime.
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Police believe those involved are from the same gang.