US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
A Dunedin woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, a coroner has found, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
As Dunedin lifeguards pause on their patrols for winter, public rescue equipment has been brought in for beach-goers to use to save a life.
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Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
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Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
Delays to short-term improvements for South Dunedin stormwater infrastructure will be made up in the next financial year, the council says.
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
For people with hearing difficulties, keeping up with all the action in a stage show can be frustrating.
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
The Dunedin City Council is to consider calling for removal of a constraint in the way it accesses lending.
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New water bylaw to be changed
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New water bylaw to be changed
There has been a backdown over access to areas under a new council bylaw with one organisation saying the proposal risks serious consequences to public safety.
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‘Blood everywhere’: dog attack victim scared to go out
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‘Blood everywhere’: dog attack victim scared to go out
A dog attack has left a Dunedin man too scared to leave his home.
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Students thanked after finding stolen dough
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Students thanked after finding stolen dough
A slice or two of pizza is on the menu for a group of tertiary students after they found a Dunedin pizza parlour’s open cash drawer lying in the street.
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Flawed testimony, police hamper case
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Flawed testimony, police hamper case
When a 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Dunedin home, police immediately decided it was a natural death.
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Work needed to cut HIV infections: researcher
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Work needed to cut HIV infections: researcher
HIV infections across Otago and Southland remain low and nationwide numbers are declining, but University of Otago researchers say more work needs to be done if New Zealand is to reach its...
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Birds of a feather hand-reared together
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Birds of a feather hand-reared together
A stint at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital will give two precious kākāpō chicks the best chance at a long life in the wild.
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
A member's bill seeking to criminalise non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Police are searching for the family of a baby, whose body was found on the side of a rural road in Marlborough.
Coalition partners support gender bill
Coalition partners support gender bill
The Bill seeking to define the term "woman" in law is being debated in Parliament.
'Heartbreaking loss': Family speaks as mum and toddler killed in fire named
'Heartbreaking loss': Family speaks as mum and toddler killed in fire named
Toddler Sapphire-Hope Couch, who died in a Christchurch house fire which also killed her mother, is being remembered for her ‘‘infectious smile that could light up any room’’.
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
Winston Peters' MFAT has again been exempt from funding cuts in this year's Budget, with the Finance Minister confirming the ministry wouldn't be made to find savings until after the election.
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
A 12-year-old girl was so anxious and frightened about having to visit her father that she broke out in hives and wet her bed.
'Range of concerns' over CCTV use in playgrounds
'Range of concerns' over CCTV use in playgrounds
There is disagreement over whether CCTV cameras are the best way to deter graffiti in public spaces in parts of Canterbury.