Patient who stabbed stranger had history of violence
Patient who stabbed stranger had history of violence
A mental health patient who stabbed a stranger while on escorted leave had a history of violence and had previously stabbed two relatives.
Dunedin parents look to Europe after toddler given wrong operation
Dunedin parents look to Europe after toddler given wrong operation
The parents of a 3-year-old Dunedin girl with hip dysplasia say she has suffered unnecessary pain and trauma from a delayed diagnosis and then being subjected to the wrong kind of operation.
Mosque shooter blames prison conditions on 'irrational' guilty plea
Mosque shooter blames prison conditions on 'irrational' guilty plea
The white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques now claims any remorse he had for the shootings was irrationality caused by his prison conditions.
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Small but mighty: model tank excites exhibition attendees
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Small but mighty: model tank excites exhibition attendees
After making its way around the globe, a special World War 2 model tank rumbled into Dunedin at the weekend.
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Hard work pays off for trail ride, cause
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Hard work pays off for trail ride, cause
Months of bush-bashing and clearing tracks to create an unforgettable trail ride in the hills above Brighton was all worth it when hundreds of people showed up to take a spin, organisers say.
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DCC raises online ‘trolling’ for election inquiry
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DCC raises online ‘trolling’ for election inquiry
Increased "trolling" of Dunedin’s council candidates is linked to growing social media use, the city council says.
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Colder January for much of the South
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Colder January for much of the South
If you thought the weather in January seemed cooler and "more rubbish" than usual, Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) data for Otago and Southland has confirmed it.
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Hawkins lobs hat in again
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Hawkins lobs hat in again
A former Dunedin mayor has decided he wants to return to city politics — as a councillor this time.
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Enough evidence given for investigation to proceed: Ong
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Enough evidence given for investigation to proceed: Ong
A Dunedin city councillor tried to tell an investigator she had enough information about his complaint, so a full investigation "should proceed".
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Market pushes street to capacity
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Market pushes street to capacity
Dunedin's main shopping street was almost at bursting point.
Labour of love to restore late father’s 1931 MG
Labour of love to restore late father’s 1931 MG
"Safety Fast!"
Festival cancels water activities due to sewage spill
Festival cancels water activities due to sewage spill
The cancellation of water-based activities at this year's Island Bay Festival didn't put too much of a dampener on the day.
Worker loses ACC lung cancer fight due to pet parrot
Worker loses ACC lung cancer fight due to pet parrot
A drainlayer and panel beater who was exposed to asbestos dust and paint fumes most of his working life has lost a fight with ACC for coverage for lung disease.
Firefighters respond to large school fire in Taupō
Firefighters respond to large school fire in Taupō
Taupō firefighters are responding to a large fire at Taupo Nui-a-Tia Tia College.
Hawkins announces by-election bid
'Leadership ready to go': Aaron Hawkins announces by-election bid
Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins has announced he will stand in the city council's by-election.
Washington Post publisher quits following mass layoffs
Washington Post publisher quits following mass layoffs
Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it has announced, after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.
'Real catastrophe': Deadly storms batter Spain, Portugal
'Real catastrophe': Deadly storms batter Spain, Portugal
Farmers in Spain say torrential rains and high winds have left fields submerged and caused millions of euros worth of damage to crops.
Dengue death in Cook Islands as outbreak spreads
Dengue death in Cook Islands as outbreak spreads
The Cook Islands has reported its first dengue-related death, amid a significant increase in cases, and reminders to tourists to stay safe.
Cyclone strengthens as it nears WA coast
Cyclone strengthens as it nears WA coast
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has strengthened to a category three storm as it nears the Western Australia coast, bringing with it damaging wind gusts of up to 185kmh.
Hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure
Hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure
A big IT crash in some southern hospitals, including Dunedin, in mid-January was caused by a third-party hardware failure, Health New Zealand says.