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    Recovery could take years: psychologist

    After nearly four years on the run in remote Marokopa bushland with fugitive father Tom Phillips, his three children are likely to be in a "very complex" mental state which could take years to...

    Japanese tradition to greet spring

    University of Otago Japanese language senior teaching fellow Haruko Stuart under the cherry...

    Japanese tradition to greet spring

    The University of Otago is saying konnichiwa to spring with a traditional Japanese celebration.

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    Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

    Smiths City Oamaru on Eden St holds its liquidation sale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

    Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.

    Sportsman found not guilty of child abuse

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    Sportsman found not guilty of child abuse

    A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.

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    Candidates discuss value for money

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    Candidates discuss value for money

    Their visions were quite different, but leading candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty spoke of getting value for money out of rates.

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    Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA

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    Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA

    An under-fire student representative has finally been formally asked to resign from the Otago University Students’ Association.

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    Candidates come to the party

    Dunedin mayoral candidates (from left) Andrew Simms, Benedict Ong, Pamela Taylor, Jules Radich,...

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    Candidates come to the party

    A fully-grown Bayfield schoolboy, a Samoan war goddess and two normal people walk into the Hyde St Party.

    Man abused members of public, assaulted woman

    Purewa Laurence Moore knocked a young man unconscious in the Octagon. Photo: ODT Files

    Man abused members of public, assaulted woman

    A wannabe Dunedin influencer was arrested on Saturday night after verbally abusing members of the public and assaulting a woman.

    Corn blood moon ‘really special’

    A corn blood moon descends near Mt Cargill during a lunar eclipse yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Corn blood moon ‘really special’

    Historically in many cultures, blood moons were seen as an omen, predicting the death of rulers, impending wars, natural disasters or divine punishments — any of which are highly possible at the...

    Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22

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    Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22

    Over the next two weeks, more than 94,000 voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of Dunedin voters ahead of the local body election next month.

    Earl Grey turns eyes

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    Earl Grey turns eyes

    Dunedin North Intermediate pupil Emma Guinle, 12, takes a photograph of 3-year-old rabbit Earl Grey as he rests under a cherry tree.

    Primary school teachers to vote on strike action

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    Primary school teachers to vote on strike action

    Primary school teachers will now vote on strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.

    Son's desperate drive after ambulance delay

    The Health and Disability Commissioner criticised St John for multiple failings in its systems in...

    Son's desperate drive after ambulance delay

    A desperate man was forced to drive his heavily bleeding father to hospital in the work van after he became frustrated that no ambulance was coming.

    Former DCC boss recognised for service

    AgResearch chief executive Sue Bidrose received the Public Sector Leadership Award at the 2025...

    Former DCC boss recognised for service

    Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.

    Coalition would lose power in new political poll

    The coalition, led by (from left) David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters, could not...

    Coalition would lose power in new political poll

    A new political poll shows a bump in support for National, though not enough for the coalition to form a government.

    Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection

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    Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection

    A disagreement between a young woman and an elderly woman had to be sorted out by police after they crashed at a central city intersection.

    Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon

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    Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon

    A wannabe Dunedin influencer in his sixth hour of live-streaming in public was arrested after verbally abusing people and assaulting a woman.

    The four-year search for the fugitive father

    Two pig hunters took this image of Tom Phillips and the children while hunting in 2024. Photo:...

    The four-year search for the fugitive father

    The police shooting of a man during a burglary in Waitomo this morning brings to an end one of the most unsettling incidents in recent New Zealand history.

    Mushroom killer Erin Patterson jailed for life

    Mushroom killer Erin Patterson jailed for life

    Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars but she will be eligible for parole after 33 years.

    Sportsman cleared in injured baby case

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    Sportsman cleared in injured baby case

    A prominent sportsman has been cleared of child abuse charges, sparking emotional scenes in court. 
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