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Arson accused 'used Molotov cocktails' to torch Dunedin house

The fire-damaged house in Lees St, Dunedin, on Tuesday morning. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Arson accused 'used Molotov cocktails' to torch Dunedin house

A man is accused of throwing multiple Molotov cocktails through a window of a Dunedin house that was gutted by the ensuing fire.

'Incomplete decapitation': Murder victim's injuries detailed

'Incomplete decapitation': Murder victim's injuries detailed

A Dunedin man died as a result of the repeated "slashing or sawing" of his neck, a pathologist says.

Suspicious blaze at Outram Glen

Fire and Emergency New Zealand appliances prepare to fight a fire at Outram Glen yesterday. PHOTO...

Suspicious blaze at Outram Glen

Fire crews spent much of yesterday evening dampening down hotspots on a suspicious vegetation fire at Outram Glen.

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Dealers support lower clean car standards

Midway Motors managing director Chris Henderson. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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Dealers support lower clean car standards

Car dealers say changes to the clean vehicle standard is a win all round for dealers, buyers and the environment.

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Scholarships offer chance to advance neurological research

University of Otago PhD student Ria Knoef will receive $179,000 from the Neurological Foundation...

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Scholarships offer chance to advance neurological research

Watching multiple sclerosis progressively take its toll on her mother has been a motivating factor in Ria Knoef’s research of neurological disorders.

Conservation award for Otago ecologist

Kelvin Lloyd holds the Loder Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Conservation award for Otago ecologist

Otago ecologist Dr Kelvin Lloyd has been awarded the Loder Cup.

On the ball: award-winning image nailed

Te Anau photographer Chris Watson captured this stunning aurora australis corona over Dunedin on...

On the ball: award-winning image nailed

Capturing an award-winning photo of a spectacular aurora in the skies above Dunedin, or watching a bruising battle between the Highlanders and the Crusaders — it was a night that left Chris Watson...

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Uni buildings may be sold as part of plan

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Uni buildings may be sold as part of plan

The University of Otago’s efforts to save space on its campus could result in the sale of unwanted buildings.

Knee3PO, R2Knee2 enter service

Knee3PO, R2Knee2 enter service

Mercy Hospital staff with the newly commissioned surgical robots, named by staff as Knee3PO and R2Knee2.

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Jones hits back at Sam Neill over 'anti-mining views'

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Jones hits back at Sam Neill over 'anti-mining views'

Shane Jones is shrugging off an attempt to paint him as a hypocrite while taking a potshot at New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill.

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Principals in favour of social media ban

St Hilda’s Collegiate year 10 student Harriet McKay checks her phone after collecting it at the...

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Principals in favour of social media ban

The success of a school cellphone ban should pave the way for stopping under-16s from using social media, two Dunedin principals say.

Rapist has prison term extended, avoids indefinite sentence

Darryl Grant Bridgeman, 55, appeared in the High Court at Hamilton. Photo: Belinda Feek via Open...

Rapist has prison term extended, avoids indefinite sentence

A recidivist rapist has avoided an indefinite jail term after a judge found he would be unlikely to reoffend when he is released, given his old age.

K-Mart sold 67,000 units of asbestos-laced sand

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

K-Mart sold 67,000 units of asbestos-laced sand

It has been revealed Kmart NZ sold tens of thousands of pots of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand.

Suspicious Outram Glen fire extinguished

Fire and Emergency crews at the vegetation fire at Outram Glen today. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Suspicious Outram Glen fire extinguished

A suspicious vegetation fire at Outram Glen has been extinguished, but Fire and Emergency crews will remain on site for much of this evening, to dampen down hotspots.

WHO report shows a quarter of women abused by partner

Women's Refuge chief executive Dr Ang Jury. Photo: Getty Images

WHO report shows a quarter of women abused by partner

There are calls for a public awareness and education campaign about domestic violence, after fresh data has revealed its prevalence around the globe.

Canterbury landlord ordered to pay $33k

The Tenancy Tribunal warned the landlord multiple times. Photo: MBIE via RNZ

Canterbury landlord ordered to pay $33k

A Canterbury landlord, who had been warned multiple times that his property was not up to standard, has been ordered to pay $33,000, remove industrial rubbish and repair holes in the roof and walls...