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    Police arrest wanted man Caleb Lynn in Kaikorai Valley on Saturday afternoon. Nine cars with...

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    City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

    Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.

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    Present inspires winning moment

    Fairfield resident Nevin Davie holds his winning photo and the real-life subject, his son Leon...

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    Present inspires winning moment

    A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.

    Warning over online sales platforms after scam

    Warning over online sales platforms after scam

    A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.

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    Students mark coming of age, home-style

    Japanese exchange students (from left) Miyako Nakagawa, Sayako Uchiyawa, Anela Kurosawa, Mai...

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    Students mark coming of age, home-style

    There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.

    International partnership boost for brain research

    Louise Parr-Brownlie. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

    International partnership boost for brain research

     The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.

    Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

    Cruise ships Seabourn Quest, left, and Azamara Pursuit at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER...

    Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

    Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.

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    Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

    Runners brave the wet and take part in the 12th anniversary of Dunedin’s parkrun through the...

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    Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

    The prospect of running in the rain while wearing a soaking-wet bedsheet apparently did not appeal to many of Dunedin’s avid runners.

    Busy mum pops in for takeaway

    Doc ranger Moss Thompson tries to entice sea lion Mika out of the Takeaways on Marlow store on...

    Busy mum pops in for takeaway

    No-one knows why Mika the sea lion ended up in a St Kilda fish and chip shop - perhaps she wanted her blue cod cooked for once.

    Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

    A man is led away by police. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

    Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin fast-food carpark this evening after a member of the public raised the alarm about three non-responsive people in a car.

    Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts

    Parties, loud music, graffiti and a woman scaling the side of a building to escape an alleged...

    Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts

    Parties, loud music, graffiti and a woman scaling the side of a building to escape an alleged domestic violence situation have seen a tenant chucked out of her apartment.

    Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat

    On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday....

    Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat

    A dozen fire crews and several helicopters have responded to a fire in Rotherham, a small Canterbury settlement south of Hanmer Springs.

    Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir dead at 78

    Bob Weir is show in this 2025 file photo. Photo: Getty Images

    Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir dead at 78

    Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78.

    Tragedy as body found with bushfires burning out of control

    A resident returns to find his property ablaze near Longwood, Australia. Bushfires have burned...

    Tragedy as body found with bushfires burning out of control

    A person has been confirmed killed in bushfires after police found human remains about 100 metres from a vehicle as more than 30 blazes ravage Victoria.

    Firefighters concerned over rise in kitchen fires

    There have been at least eight fatal house fires since July last year. File photo: Getty Images

    Firefighters concerned over rise in kitchen fires

    There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent around fire safety at home, Fire and Emergency says.

    Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings until Tuesday

    Photo: Supplied

    Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings until Tuesday

    Bluebridge has cancelled all of the Connemara sailings through to Tuesday.

    Family battles ACC over claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD

    John has spent the past nine years fighting ACC for cover for his son, who he claims developed...

    Family battles ACC over claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD

    Nine years ago, Harry was a typical teenager who started on a course of Isotretinoin to get rid of acne. It was a decision that his family claims has drastically and perhaps irreversibly altered his life forever.

    Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters

    A car left abandoned in floodwaters on Mt Aspiring Rd. Photo: QLDC

    Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters

    Strong winds around the South Island have brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing road closures and travel delays.

    Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts

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    Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts

    A woman working as an escort used a ruse to gain access to clients’ phones, then transferred thousands of dollars out of their bank accounts.

    Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt

    Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt

    Armed police who swooped on a Dunedin house are believed to have arrested fugitive Caleb Lynn who was at the centre of a city-wide manhunt.

    Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing

    An Auckland teen is now living overseas, where she is rebuilding her life after enduring multiple...

    Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing

    During a time when life should have centred on having fun with friends and making plans for the future, one teen girl instead shouldered the weight of sexual trauma and the justice system.
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