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    A woman claims she was bitten by her neighbour’s dog, triggering a response by the council to...

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    Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

    A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the Dunedin City Council was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and...

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    Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

    Invercargill’s Southern Most Skaters roller derby team have a go at the Edgar Centre on Saturday....

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    Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

    Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.

    Mosgiel residents evacuate as deluge causes surface flooding

    South Dunedin resident Daniel Suddaby fills sand bags at the Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark...

    Mosgiel residents evacuate as deluge causes surface flooding

    Mosgiel residents have evacuated amid surface flooding as heavy rain overnight and into the small hours affects the city and surrounding areas.

    Video promoting city wins global accolade

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    Video promoting city wins global accolade

    A video promoting Dunedin has won gold in the city promotion category at the US International Awards.

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    Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

    Enrich research leader and University of Otago psychology researcher Prof Elaine Reese. Photo:...

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    Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

    A new educational programme aimed at building communication skills is turning toddlers into regular chatterboxes.

    NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting

    Chris Penk's office said cabinet approval would be sought as part of digital modernisation work....

    NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting

    New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that the United States calls "pivotal" and the "foundation" to winning battles.

    Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding

    Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding

    State Highway 88, from Dunedin to Port Chalmers, is closed near Sawyers Bay due to major flooding.

    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    Victoria Bouvet planted her late mother's roses in the rental property's garden. Photo: NZME

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.

    NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu

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    NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu

    New South Wales has become Australia's third state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu. Six infections have now been confirmed across the country.

    National promises to pursue trade deals if elected

    National Party Trade spokesperson Todd McClay. Photo: RNZ

    National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected

    National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.

    13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury

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    13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury

    A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.

    Serious crash in Christchurch

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    Serious crash in Christchurch

    Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch. 

    Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport

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    Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport

    A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport this afternoon.

    Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

    People walk past a rubbish bin overflowing with empty water bottles during extreme heat which led...

    Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

    A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

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    Gregg’s items given to Hocken

    Hocken Collections archivist David Murray looks at items from the Gregg’s factory. PHOTO: GERARD...

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    Gregg’s items given to Hocken

    Helping people come together to enjoy the simple things in life over a meal or a cup of coffee was a core marketing theme used by Dunedin’s Gregg’s factory.

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    Cycling paths still knocked off balance

    John Parker commutes home at the Botanic Gardens intersection where the North Rd cycle lane...

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    Cycling paths still knocked off balance

    Dunedin’s fragmented cycle network is being tackled by a draft council strategy, but cyclists say solutions are too slow in coming.

    Obituary: David Bell, educator

    David Bell was a respected teacher and colleague. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Obituary: David Bell, educator

    Emeritus Professor David Raymond Bell was the ultimate storyteller.

    Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

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    Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

    A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

    A screen outside Madison Square Garden displays a message referencing the marriage of Taylor...

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

    Megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist has announced, as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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      Homeowner must pay for footpath repair

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      Overgrown Chinese grave unveiled; new mystery unfolds

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      'I take my life in my hands if I cross the road'

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      Foleys awarded $50m in hospital contracts

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