Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
The town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight, with State Highway 75 closed because of flooding and slips.
Ta’avao 'heartbroken' over son's death
Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao 'heartbroken' over son's death
New Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao has made the gut-wrenching announcement that his ‘‘beautiful boy’’ Leo has died.
Watch: Kayakers run rapids past clocktower
Watch: Kayakers run rapids past clocktower
As the rain fell in Dunedin today the clock started ticking for the inevitable arrival of the Water of Leith kayakers.
One dead, two critical after Sydney stabbing attack
One dead, two critical after Sydney stabbing attack
A man is in custody after three people were stabbed near a Sydney train station, leaving one of them dead.
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
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A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland today.
Former Kiwi league star shot in Sydney drive-by
Former Kiwi league star shot in Sydney drive-by
Former Kiwis and NRL star Matt Utai has been shot multiple times on his front lawn in an ambush attack with no clear motive.
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
The report discusses "formidable challenges" to NZ's roads, water pipes, power lines, hospitals, schools and courts.
Wairarapa settlements cut off
Wairarapa settlements cut off
A washout at a single lane bridge has cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.
Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers
Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers
Tempers have flared at a packed public meeting over the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant.
Legless drunk driver fails to outrun police
Legless drunk driver fails to outrun police
A Dunedin driver who smashed into a traffic light tried to flee police on foot but was allegedly so drunk he was ‘‘hardly able to stand on his own’’.
Otago and Southland teams meet on the beat
Otago and Southland teams meet on the beat
Otago and Southland Marching Teams met in Gore on Sunday for the biannual combined competition.
Public toilets vandalised
Public toilets vandalised
A vandal who targeted four of Dunedin’s public toilets destroyed ‘‘anything not made of steel and bolted down’’, meaning the DCC is $5000 out of pocket for repairs.
State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula
State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula
A local State of Emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula as heavy rain causes flooding, slips, fallen trees and communication outages in the area.
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Lack of rentals leaves disabled woman ‘traumatised’
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Lack of rentals leaves disabled woman ‘traumatised’
A lack of safe rental housing has left a young disabled Dunedin woman "deeply traumatised" with brain injuries, sepsis events and having surgeries to pin severely broken ankles.
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First tick for proposed cafe despite objection
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First tick for proposed cafe despite objection
A suburban cafe proposed for a historic Dunedin corner store has passed its first test after being decried by a neighbour as a magnet for anti-social behaviour.
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Dunedin rugby player loses appeal over secret sex tape
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Dunedin rugby player loses appeal over secret sex tape
A Dunedin man who sent a secret sex tape to dozens of his rugby mates has failed to have his conviction quashed.
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Ritchies drivers left in limbo
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Ritchies drivers left in limbo
Bus drivers for Ritchies Transport in Dunedin are reporting an increased amount of sick leave taken, as the company grapples with losing contracts, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Students welcomed by mana whenua at Puketeraki Marae
Students welcomed by mana whenua at Puketeraki Marae
Māori University of Otago students have received a special welcome at Puketeraki Marae to help them connect with each other and mana whenua.
Party goers’ head injuries attributed to projectiles
Party goers’ head injuries attributed to projectiles
A goth-themed party in Dunedin’s student quarter ended with three people being transported to hospital "in various states of consciousness" after having objects thrown at their heads, police say.