NZTA orders investigation into full scale of breath testing scandal
The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify the full scale of falsely recorded tests.
Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
British police say that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with a new count of rape and another of sexual assault.
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Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’
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Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’
The Dunedin City Council is ready to roll up its sleeves and get to work transforming Dunedin’s dinosaur park into the "most exciting destination playground possible".
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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure
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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure
The AA Otago district council chairman has roundly lambasted the "anti-car" Dunedin City Council for closing a section of the city’s scenic driving route to trial a shared pathway.
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Ham, lights among injury sources
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Ham, lights among injury sources
Surprisingly, most of the injuries at this time of year are not caused by too much mulled wine or eggnog.
No ‘ODT’ tomorrow
No ‘ODT’ tomorrow
There will be no publication of the Otago Daily Times tomorrow, Christmas Day.
Cyclist hospitalised
Cyclist hospitalised
Police were notified about 4.40pm yesterday of a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist at the intersection of Knox St and Opoho Rd.
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‘Forever lost in a broken system’
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‘Forever lost in a broken system’
Patients are sharing their horror stories as data shows those in the Southern region face the longest waits for elective surgeries in New Zealand.
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Controversial Albany Street Connection $1.8m over budget
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Controversial Albany Street Connection $1.8m over budget
The controversial Albany Street Connection and safety improvements project has come in at nearly $5 million.
‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the Call of Duty franchise and Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.
Return deportees: judge
Return deportees: judge
A judge ruled President Donald Trump’s administration must arrange for the return of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang members deported to a prison in El Salvador.
Sinking feeling
Sinking feeling
Boats lie stranded, after a collapse of a section of the Shropshire Union Canal, caused by a sinkhole, near Chemistry, Britain, yesterday.
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Long queues for cherries and berries at market
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Long queues for cherries and berries at market
It was an early start for many but they must have known the weather was going to turn a tad damp.
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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year
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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year
Surf Life Saving New Zealand has performed more than twice as many rescues so far this season compared with the same time last year.
Spear fishing risky, but not swimming
Spear fishing risky, but not swimming
In the wake of a Waitati spear fisherman coming face to face with a great white shark at the weekend, a marine scientist is reminding the public there is no need to be concerned about swimming at...
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Prison for covert films of children, customers
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Prison for covert films of children, customers
A Dunedin man who made and possessed thousands of items of child pornography has been sentenced to nearly four years’ imprisonment.
Hospital Xmas Day menu improved
Hospital Xmas Day menu improved
After complaints about Dunedin Hospital’s Christmas lunch last year, this year’s menu appears to be much more in keeping with the quality and quantities
Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team
Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team
Two University of Otago researchers are working alongside leading United States scientists to tackle some of the most urgent environmental questions facing the planet.
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
A study comparing the intelligence of the kea and cockatoos has put New Zealand's native bird on top.