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    'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

    A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.

    'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

    'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

    Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.

    Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

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    Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

    Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.

    Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

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    Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

    Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Christopher Luxon has been forced to defend his leadership and his personal favourability has...

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    "Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".

    Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

    The cruise ship Hondius is leaving Cape Verde on Wednesday, after being allowed to dock in...

    Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

    A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left for Spain and is expected to dock in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, within three days. Three ill people have been evacuated.

    'Huge' amount of rain on way for some South Islanders

    A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

    'Huge' amount of rain on way for some South Islanders

    Up to 400mm of rain could hit parts of the South Island as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.

    Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police

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    Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police

    The officer in charge of the investigation says the accused and his wife have "created a culture of fear".

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    Justin Evans disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Supplied / Scotland Police

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.

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    Failed bid to get AC/DC concert revealed

    A concept design of the proposed Forsyth Barr Stadium hotel was included in a Dunedin Venues’...

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    Bids to host AC/DC, ABs test missed

    Further confidential details of Dunedin’s proposed stadium hotel have been leaked to the Otago Daily Times.

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    'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans

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    'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans

    A wedding planner has been left consoling devastated couples after the sudden closure of a Dunedin events venue left their plans in tatters.

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    Property manager failed in duty: former landlord

    Parry Jones. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Property manager failed in duty: former landlord

    A former Dunedin man has issued a word of warning to would-be landlords, saying lacklustre property management following a challenging tenancy compelled him sell his family home.

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    Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety

    Concord School pupils  (front, from left) Rocco Ashcroft, 8, and Lachy Scott, 7, try out some of...

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    Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety

    Trucks and brightly coloured signs won the day as Dunedin primary school pupils were introduced to the world of traffic management.

    Complaint to UN over pay equity Bill backed

    Anna Campbell at the UN. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Complaint to UN over pay equity Bill backed

    A Dunedin gender equality advocate is backing an official complaint to the UN after the government passed the Pay Equity Amendment Bill under urgency last year.

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    Resident takes aim at ‘inconsiderate’ contractors

    A view of the roadworks in Kaikorai Valley Rd looking south, near the intersection with Barr St....

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    Resident takes aim at ‘inconsiderate’ contractors

    Motorists are resorting to driving on the wrong side of the road to navigate convoluted roadworks in a Dunedin suburb, a resident says.

    Fog halts port operations

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    Fog halts port operations

    Fog so thick ‘‘lights didn’t make a dent’’ stopped ships going in and out of Port Otago.

    Aurora chairman to step down

    Steve Thompson. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Aurora chairman to step down

    Aurora Energy chairman Steve Thompson will step down at the end of September.

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    Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse

    Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero appears in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday on sex abuse...

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    Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse

    The disgraced Dunedin educator known as ‘‘Mr Science’’, who sexually abused two boys in his care, has admitted targeting others.

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    Ong leaks report about leaking confidential council information

    Councillor Benedict Ong. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Ong leaks report about leaking confidential council information

    Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has leaked a confidential report about the seriousness of him disclosing confidential information.
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