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From despair to delight as rings returned

Alicia Wheeler and her daughter Bessie with the rings which were lost but have been returned....

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From despair to delight as rings returned

It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for a Dunedin mother over the past few months, ranging from despair and hopelessness to absolute elation.

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DCC votes to open door to more borrowing

Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis presents a modified debt chart at a Dunedin City Council...

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DCC votes to open door to more borrowing

Warnings of out-of-control ‘‘debt monsters’’ did not stop Dunedin city councillors from potentially opening the way to more borrowing.

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Not 'a sliver of remorse' from Pokemon card thief

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Not 'a sliver of remorse' from Pokemon card thief

A shop worker caught on CCTV stealing rare Pokemon cards valued at $20,000 from his employer has not shown ‘‘a sliver of remorse’’, a person connected to the case says.

Study finds Alzheimer’s risk marker

Dr Ashleigh Barrett-Young. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Study finds Alzheimer’s risk marker

A specific biomarker in blood plasma named pTau181 may be another clue to identifying people who may go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

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Young moth-spotter hauls species back out of history

Luca Nikkel where he loves being — out in the garden looking for creatures. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Young moth-spotter hauls species back out of history

If it creeps and crawls, then chances are Luca Nikkel will have seen it and photographed it.

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Tossed into ‘Toss the Boss’ by boss

Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Children youth justice team supervisor Tony Cavanagh takes the...

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Tossed into ‘Toss the Boss’ by boss

When Tony Cavanagh’s boss came up to his desk, he was immediately suspicious.

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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation

The CBK restaurant and bar in the Octagon has been placed in liquidation. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Downturn in trade, tax debt leads to Octagon bar's liquidation

The shareholders of a company running a long-standing restaurant-bar in the Octagon ploughed significant amounts into the venture before going into liquidation.

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Phone blamed for assault

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Phone blamed for assault

A man who smacked a Dunedin woman’s bottom because he was frustrated with his phone thought it was better to hit her there than anywhere else.

Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told

Firefighters say they no longer have confidence in their ageing fleet vehicles. Photo: RNZ

Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told

An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency's fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation.

Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate

A person’s belongings lie next to a bench in George St, central Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate

The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.

Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes

Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes

More than a quarter of a million children in New Zealand could qualify for free flu vaccines from next year.

Willis regrets social housing lotto remark

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Willis regrets social housing lotto remark

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she regrets her choice of words following the government's announcement of a major shake-up to social housing.

Roadside drug testing nationwide by July

The roadside drug testing programme began in late 2025. Photo: RNZ

Roadside drug testing nationwide by July

Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers.

Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP

Andi Shirtcliffe says she wished she had acted faster when diagnosed with cancer at the age of 57...

Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP

The Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for women with symptoms to be referred directly for diagnostic imaging, bypassing the GP.

Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash

The driver of the Toyota Prius had been fleeing police before it was struck by the train on...

Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash

Christchurch police officers made several mistakes during the pursuit of a stolen car which ended up being hit by a train on Lincoln Rd, the IPCA has found.

'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up

Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up

A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.

Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

Govt pledges millions as diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.

Reader slideshow: A Dunners Sunner

Otago Daily Times readers have shared their photos of an incredible sunrise in the city this morning.

Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court

Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court

A man has appeared in Dunedin court and admitted stealing valuable Pokemon cards from a South Island store he worked at leaving the owner feeling "absolutely betrayed".

Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'

A Dunedin driver who allegedly fled police at more than 100km/h was busted by the dog squad with a ‘‘large knife’’ and cannabis.

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