Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
A Dunedin woman left in the cold after falling victim to a firewood scam is thanking an "angel" who came out of nowhere and saved the day.
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10 housing projects cut locally
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10 housing projects cut locally
Ten Kainga Ora state housing projects in Dunedin bringing 120 homes have been scrapped in what has been described as another "kick in the guts" to the city.
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
A seasonal shift and cultural dimensions of Matariki were acknowledged by people from all walks of life at Tūhura Otago Museum, its director says.
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Former world champ jailed for assault
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Former world champ jailed for assault
A former world champion jet-sprinter has been jailed after dragging his partner by her hair and smashing her face into the floor.
Marathon effort raises funds for charity
Marathon effort raises funds for charity
Scott Casey-Wooldridge, 27, completes a 42km row on a rowing machine, as part of a marathon fundraising campaign yesterday.
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Disaster was averted when a mob of sheep escaped their paddock and started roaming on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin.
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Police are investigating after a man received extensive burns in a car fire near Karitane.
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OUSA rep running for council criticised
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OUSA rep running for council criticised
A Labour candidate for the Dunedin City Council has become the target of a campaign calling for him to stand down as a student representative.
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
Nearly 200 people stepped back in time on Matariki yesterday.
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Dozens of previously unwanted or unsellable items have been brought back to life.
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Games to operate out of Edgar Centre
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Games to operate out of Edgar Centre
Next year’s Masters Games in Dunedin will focus operations at the Edgar Centre, as organisers look to shore up the event’s viability.
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A time to express hopes and dreams
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A time to express hopes and dreams
Fires were burning not long after 4am, a ceremony was under way at 5am and a new year was welcomed by a good gathering at Dunedin’s Araiteuru Marae.
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Matariki drone shows ‘all on’
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Matariki drone shows ‘all on’
The weather should be settled enough for Matariki drone shows in Dunedin to proceed successfully tonight and draw big crowds, an organiser says.
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
Loose hay strewn across the floor is believed to have fuelled a fire that burnt a Green Island shed to a crisp.
Bid to help families results in discovery
Bid to help families results in discovery
A journey to help 10 New Zealand families get answers for rare brain disorders affecting their children has led to the discovery of the genetic cause.
Songs of celebration
Songs of celebration
Kapa haka group He Waka Kōtuia, from King’s and Queen’s high schools in Dunedin, performs for Matariki celebrations at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday.
Cook Islands PM slams NZ over funding pause
Cook Islands PM slams NZ over funding pause
Pausing nearly $20 million in development assistance is "patronising" and "inconsistent with modern partnership", Prime Minister Mark Brown has told the Cook Islands parliament.
Luxon holds talks with Chinese President
Luxon holds talks with Chinese President
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held talks with one of the world's most powerful people, Chinese President Xi Jinping.
'Dumb decision' to increase speed limit reversed
'Dumb decision' to increase speed limit reversed
A section of highway north of Nelson will remain at 60kmh after a strong community campaign against the government rollback of speed limit reductions.
Australia suspends Iran embassy as conflict escalates
Australia suspends Iran embassy as conflict escalates
Australia said on Friday it had suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, citing "a deteriorating security environment".